Hierve el Agua

While our guide, Pavel, did a beautiful job explaining sites along the way, he said very little about Hierve el Agua, where usually a local guide would give us a tour. This day all the local guides were working on repairing the trail. It’s a beautiful place a couple hours drive southeast of Oaxaca.

Murals on the entry building.

One of the pools at Hierve el Agua. we saw a roadrunner shortly afterward and if any of my camera photos came out, I’ll add that once home. I also saw my first stingless bees here and if any of those photos are nice, will also add. In Mexico, Central America, and South America, there are native bees that make honey. Though they don’t sting, if you disturb their nests, they bite en masse. The honey is considered very nutritious and medicinal.

Beautiful views in every direction.
Mineral deposits from the water.
Black vultures soaring.
Fresh orange juice is a huge treat for me in Mexico and Guatemala. Dave noted the expanse of shops vs relatively small number of tourists. The site is owned by the town (not a national preserve) so at least the entry fees support the community.

2 thoughts on “Hierve el Agua”

  1. Beautiful Nancy—could we cultivate the stingless bees? Is that a “ hot spring”? We anticipate aZ return to here from Anita and Dave this Thurs. When will you return? We are all frozen in and the lake is even frozen over but melting today . You guys picked the best time to get the hell out of dodge. Thanks soooo much for all the great pics Nancy!

    JUlien

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    1. I’m so glad you’re enjoying. You and Jude are the only ones who’ve commented. I’m going to try to keep using WordPress instead of Facebook not just when on a trip abroad. I’ll be back late Thursday, too, coming from Oaxaca, while their flight might be from Cancun. Hugs, n

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