Natural wonder · Mexico
Hierve el Agua
Waterfall in Mexican state of Oaxaca
About Hierve el Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is a set of natural travertine rock formations in San Lorenzo Albarradas, Oaxaca, Mexico that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca City, and consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water trickles over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: April, November – February
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Hierve el Agua
Where is Hierve el Agua?
Hierve el Agua is in Mexico. The nearest city is Ocotlán de Morelos, about 43 km away.
When is the best time to visit Hierve el Agua?
The most comfortable months to visit Hierve el Agua are April, November – February: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Hierve el Agua?
Yes. The 4-day Oaxaca plan is about 52 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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