Paths of Mezcal

My friend and I just completed 6 consecutive days of tours with Mexplorer this past weekend. We were blessed to have Balam, Daniel, and Alfredo as our tour guides for this trip. Our guides made sure we understood and experienced the greatness that Oaxaca has to offer. I was able to eat amazing food, have spectacular views from the Sierras, and learn about the history of the Zapotec way of life. We visited museums, archeological sites, and learned the craft that many people still to this day practice from their ancestors. I am glad we get the opportunity to experience these traditional methods still being used.

A varied, informative and full day culminating at the amazing unique Hierve el Aqua waterfalls complex. Take your swimsuits.

The tour was well organized. The time is hierve del agua was maybe too short (1.5 h), but enough to do the 'long' path and see both the waterfalls. Mitla was a bit rushed, and our guide didn't do a great job of explaining well its history (it was a bit rushed). Mezcal and textile factories were interesting, but of course it's an excuse to sell you expensive products. We enjoyed those visits anyways. Tula was a bit rushed (15 minutes only). Overall it was a good day where we could see most of the valley around Oaxaca. The reason for the 3 stars is that I found the tour overpriced, compared to what was offered in the streets of Oaxaca. We paid 67 euros (buffet lunch included, entrances of things included), in the main touristic areas this same tour is offered for 300 pesos (around 15 euros), lunch and entrances excluded. Even adding the price of lunch (150 pesos) and entrances to attractions (in total less than 200 pesos probably), we still paid double than the price other people in the same tour paid. Advice: book directly in Oaxaca center, in the main pedestrian street.