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Apoala and The Turquoise Lagoon
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Apoala and The Turquoise Lagoon

By Enjoy Oaxaca
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 8h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • All Fees and Taxes


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Panadería La Bamby, C. de Manuel García Vigil 205, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Pickup details
  • Pick up drop off are included, we have pick up in most of the hotels or airbnb, indicate the address to schedule the pick up. We will tell you the exact pick-up time the night before the tour.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36200P26

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36200P26

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      • 1
        We will start our adventure around 7:00 a.m. approximately on our way to Apoala. You will enjoy Beautiful landscapes. At your arrival you will enjoy a walk through the paths of the enchanted forest, observe some rocks, a cave and more things the nature has to offer in the company of a local guide from the community. Our next stop will be the main waterfall, called “cola de serpiente” meaning snake tail. Next you will visit an enchanted lagoon where we will enjoy the colorful and unique turquoise blue water. You will have the opportunity to swim and enjoy the beautiful view. If you wish the host could take pictures from your cellphone to capture the excellent panoramic view and take incredible memories home. We will begin our way back to Oaxaca city around 5:00 p.m. and drop you off at your hotel
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      • Enjoy Oaxaca
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        Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
        Joined in April 2016
      • 927julie
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Half day Monte Albán tour
        It was my last day in Oaxaca and decided to do half day tour. This is a great tour. Ede is extremely knowledgeable and a fun guide. I asked to be dropped at the cultural museum afterwards and this was not a problem. I would recommend joining this tour.
        Written January 8, 2025
      • meredithg598
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoy Oaxaca is great!
        Enjoy Oaxaca is incredibly professional and provides better car service than anything that I have experienced in New York City. They supply driver information 12-hours before and were early for pick up on all four transfers that they arranged for us. We took a round trip to Mazunte which is a 3.5 hour drive from Oaxaca. Both drivers - Ramses and Sebastian - were excellent drivers and were attentive, friendly and helpful. Abraham was wonderful too for our airport transfers. I highly recommend this company - they take all of the stress out of your holiday plans!
        Written December 31, 2024
      • Diana S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent service and guides
        Edelmira and Christian are excellent guides and the tour was perfectly organized and timing was adequate for all The activities we had. The information given and all the places we visited were splendid .
        Written December 25, 2024
      • mbd1324
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fabulous day tour from Oaxaca
        This was a fabulous tour. The stops were all very worthwhile, and Chris and Ede did a wonderful job driving and guiding us. We were consistently the first tour van arriving at the stops, which made for a very un-crowded experience. Everything was on time and structured well. And the lunch stop was delicious 😋
        Written December 18, 2024
      • Navigator212428
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definately the best tour I took
        My guide was Joshua, he was friendly, and knowledgeable. He was considerate and helpful. Wish the tour company would have provided a bottle of water. The site was incredible, wear a hat if it's 80 degrees
        Written November 20, 2024
      • Aidan M
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Interesting tour but did not live up to our expectations
        We did not visit the Artesan village, which had been advertised as part of the tour. We were with a friend who speaks Spanish and English and we know that we received a lot less information from the guide than those who spoke Spanish.
        Written November 19, 2024
      • pallaresj
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Once in a lifetime unique tour
        When asked where we wanted to go by our guide Sebastian all we said was food and culture. He immediately said I know just the the places. First was el Mercado in Ocotlan de Merida, where we had a great meal of QuesiBirrias and Tlayudas. Next was to "Manos que Ven" where a blind artesan makes the most unique clay figures with his family of three generations and his "Muse"wife. She actually sat down and talked to us, one on one, while creating a piece. Then off to a family of artists where we also met the three generations of weavers. Including one who is NOT allowed to compete any more, WHY? Because she has one ALL the competions in weaving. We met them and had a private tutoring session also. Truly unique experience all thought of on the spot. Great once in a lifetime and VERY affordable prices for one of a kind original works of craftsmanship. Thanks Sebastian
        Written November 17, 2024
      • Exploration571345
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good tour overall, read for the details, TL;DR Loved the first half, tolerated the second half
        Fun tour! The Tule tree was gorgeous and I loved that there was a bonus tree 1000 years younger also on the grounds. There are shapes in the bark that look like animals as well. The area around is super touristy with souvenir shops and restaurants so you can find a snack if you need. It was also slightly crowded with all the tour groups. Then we went to Mitla archaeological site which was very interesting to learn about. The ancient buildings feature the Zapotec symbols that I felt were worth seeing. Next we went to the mineral pools which also features a short hike to see the petrified waterfall. We didn’t do the whole hike since we wanted to get in the pools so we just did half of it and then got in one of the less crowded pools. It was super hot out and the pool felt nice and the views were amazing. After that we finally had lunch around 3pm at a buffet featuring local cuisine. Unfortunately there were not a lot of vegetarian options and most of our group was vegetarian. We got by on the staples of rice, beans, chips & salsa, grilled zucchini, and fruit. After lunch we visited a family rug making business where the rugs are made by hand from naturally dyed wool. You get a demonstration of how the rugs are made and then brought into the show room for a sales pitch. They honestly have a lot of cool rugs, pillowcases, wallets, table mats, and even purses in all different colors and designs. Overall I could have done without this activity but it was still nice to see the place. Lastly, we visited a mezcal distillery. This place was very crowded with tourists and if you have kids or don’t drink will not be fun for you or the kids. Personally I was interested in how mezcal is made because it relates to my job so I was engaged. At the end there’s a mezcal tasting and look - I’m not really a mezcal expert but I’m in the industry and I’ve tried some really nice mezcal - and the mezcal was mid at best. I totally could’ve done without this part and maybe done a better tasting somewhere else independently. Overall, I really enjoyed the first half of the day and then could’ve done without the last half. A huge thank you to our guide and driver who were extremely hospitable and kind. If I booked this tour again I would look for an option that only goes to the tree of tule, the mitla site, and hierve el agua.
        Written November 12, 2024
      • suemP1796FL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great all round - really enjoyed it
        We really enjoyed every stop on this tour. The waterfalls and ruins were fascinating, the hot buffet lunch was excellent, the time allowed at each stop just right. Our guide was entertaining and informative and took good care of us. I highly recommend.
        Written October 29, 2024
      • E1959MLjulier
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I highly recommend the full-day Monte Alban tour
        I took the Monte Albán tour that also included San Antonio Arrazola, Cuilapan, and Santa Maria Atzompa. Moses was our guide, and he was excellent. He had a lot of energy and had lots to say about every place we visited. He made the trip very interesting. I was blown away by the history and buildings at Monte Albán. It’s definitely worth visiting. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. We toured an alebrijes factory in San Antonio Arrazola that, in addition to selling the colorful figures, was started to give jobs to the local young people. I appreciated that my purchases supported a good cause. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch had lots of different choices and everything I ate was delicious. I also enjoyed the presentation of how the black pottery is made by the originator’s grandson in Santa Maria Atzompa.
        Written October 17, 2024
      • Lisa N
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        amazing Oaxaca day trip! A must!
        My friend and I joined a day tour to visit El Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán de Valle, and a lovely end stop at El Rey de Martian Mezcal tour. Our tour group was a total of 10 adults in a very comfy tour van with AC/ plenty of leg/arm space. Each stop on the tour was full of archaeological sites, beautiful natural sights, origins and history of Zapotec textile and design, and a nice end with an intro of how Mezcal is made/ taste. We had an amazing time, our tour group was awesome and made great connections throughout day, and cannot express our gratitude for our tour Guide Ede (Edelmira). She was engaging, warm, and super fun to talk to, she also did an excellent job in translating all the important details from Spanish to English for those not fluent in Spanish. Also tons of gratitude for our driver who got us to all our destinations safely and promptly . 🙏🏽 A few tips I recommend is to bring snacks( breakfast is not included) and at least 500 pesos for pit stop food break at el tule/ lunch buffet. Also, if you get Motion sickness, bring some Dramamine/ motion sickness meds, they were so kind to accommodate and let my friend sit up front. Thank you so much Ede for explaining in such great detail the amazing Zapotec history, and rich culture/ traditions of Oaxaca! I miss it already!
        Written October 4, 2024
      • 479vicenteo
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Shuttle in Oaxaca
        Our driver, Sebastian Felipe, was extraordinary. He is a very good driver, he was friendly, attentive, helpful. While driving us to our hotel, he gave us a brief recap of Oaxaca’s history and shared with us a list of places/attractions to visit.
        Written October 1, 2024
      • EArnaldosO
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience discovering Oaxaca - ¡¡Ede is the best!!!
        We had an amazing tour with our rockstar guide Ede. She walked us through Santa María de Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. She also took us to a mezcal tasting. Forever grateful to her and to Enjoy Oaxaca for showing us a bit of the beautiful soul of this region. They have a whole variety of interesting tours. Strongly recommended!
        Written August 15, 2024
      • Escape641441
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Experience!
        From start to finish we had a perfect outing. Our guide Edelmira was knowledgeable and friendly. Her insights into the sites we visited deeply enriched our experience. The itinerary is well planned, giving you adequate time at each site without feeling rushed. The visit to Hierve el Agua was a highlight, so too the guided tour of the Mescal distillery. Highly recommended!
        Written August 13, 2024
      • luisfernandot857
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oaxaca trip and vacay
        Excellent trip and good advice's. Good shuttle service, very fast and polite people taking care of the party members x we enjoyed it very much
        Written July 7, 2024
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      Lisa F
      Hartford, CT92 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Couples
      Yes, it is a drive. And you do need to be able to climb up and down to the lagoon. But it is one of the pretties places I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of places! We hiked into the cave, hiked to the cave art (which is on a mountain wall now, since the cave collapsed. THen we walked down to the falls, which are exquisite. Then down further to the lagoon. OUr guide was Felix--a wonderful man in his 60's who lived in Los Angeles for years and speaks some English. We had a small lunch afterwards by the stream. One of my favorite days (maybe my favorite!) in Oaxaca! Don't forget to bring water. You do not really need to bring a towel because the air is quite dry and we ended up air drying (even though we brought towels). Make sure you wear sneakers or hiking boots. The terrain is a little rough at times.
      Written January 29, 2024
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      Estefania L
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      May 2021 • Friends
      The guys from Enjoy Oaxaca really made this an amazing experience. The pick up was on time, the staff is really friendly and everything was perfect in general. The lagoon is out of this world. Thank you Liz and Kleyber! 😄👏🏼
      Written June 8, 2021
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      Gabriel E
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2021 • Couples
      The drive there is beautiful and the natural beauty of Apoala is unparalleled. The mixteca tour guides are kind and informative. Definitely take this trip when in Oaxaca.
      Written August 8, 2021
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      Sarah F
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022 • Friends
      The place is absolutely incredible. The tour felt rushed and there were some inconsistencies, like the drive was an hour longer than they said, we got back a lot later than planned, and there was no cave which was listed on the itinerary.
      Written May 22, 2022
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      Hello Sarah thank you so much for your feedback I´m so glad you enjoyed this amazing place. I´m so sorry to hear that your saying that the driver picked you up one hour later . Ariana confirmed the pick up time one day before and the driver had to do other pick ups before you and not all of them were ready and only got 15 minuted later that the time confirmed. There is a cave called ´´the devil's cave´´ that the local guides point out and tell you a story about it but we are not allowed to enter we just look at it form the distance. The returning time can vary because its a share service but we will do our best to return at the time listed and keep improving our service. Kind regards!
      Written July 6, 2022
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      Fernando P
      Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
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      May 2023 • Couples
      Spectacular waterfalls with great lagoons for swimming and wading! Water is a bit cold, so be ready for that and wear your water shoes. The trip is a bit long, but worth it!
      Written May 6, 2023
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      Fily H
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very nice places... very well managed by the guide, very good explanation, super attentive... totally recommended
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      Written October 22, 2023
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