Las Pozas

The Surrealist Garden of Edward James is a nonsense paradise in the middle of mexican jungle and nowadays a well-known #must when going to Xilitla.
You can get lost for couple of hours or so, just climbing up & down.

Edward James was a Scottish poet and sculptor. In 1944, James arrives in Mexico with the idea of "putting a Garden of Eden" in that country. Accompanied by Roland McKenzie and Plutarco Gastelum, choose a field on the edge of the Santa Maria River in Xilitla, on top of the Sierra Huasteca northeastern Mexico. He settled there and, with the help of huastecos workers, built a surreal garden.

James received in Xilitla other Surrealist artists such as Leonora Carrington.

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One of the most beautiful places in Mexico.

A couple of friends playing by one of the pozas of the Edward James castle, in Xilitla, San Luis Potosí.

A waterfall at Rancho La Conchita where Edward James created his garden The Surreal Gardens of Las Pozas

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Leonora Carrington Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Leonora Carrington Museum in Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Plaza Principal Xilitla

Learn about the local history of Xilitla when you spend time at Plaza Principal Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Church of San Agustin

You can learn about the history of Xilitla with a visit to Church of San Agustin. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

El Saltire

Explore the great outdoors at El Saltire, a lovely green space in Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Sótano de las Golondrinas

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sótano de las Golondrinas during your travels in Aquismon. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cave of Swallows

Explore the great outdoors at Cave of Swallows, a lovely green space in Aquismon. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Posada James

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Posada El Castillo

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