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Waterfall in Sir Edward James' Castle in San Luis Potosí.
Sir Edward James Castle
Sir Edward James' Castle. Surreal garden
Castle of Sir Edward James, he built this surreal Garden after a snow killed his orchids. Avoid the morning crowds !
Las Pozas ("the Pools"), near the village of Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level, in a subtropical rainforest in the mountains of Mexico, is a garden created by Edward James. It includes more than 80 acres of natural waterfalls and pools interlaced with towering Surrealist sculptures in concrete.

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Posada James

Posada James

2.5 out of 5
Paseo a las Pozas Xilitla SLP
The price is AED 259 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
AED 259
AED 311 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xilitla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Las ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Posada James
Cerveceria James Hotel y Spa

Cerveceria James Hotel y Spa

2.5 out of 5
Cam. a las Pozas Xilitla Xilitla SLP
The price is AED 283 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
AED 283
AED 339 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xilitla. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Leonora Carrington Museum and Las Pozas ...
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Aldea Nanacatli

Aldea Nanacatli

3 out of 5
Corazón de Maria #20, Apetzco Xilitla Xilitla SLP
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Xilitla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Las Pozas and Leonora Carrington Museum ...
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Hotel Posada Casa del Ingenio

Hotel Posada Casa del Ingenio

Xilitla S.L.P.
Stay at this vacation home in Xilitla. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Leonora Carrington Museum and Plaza Principal Xilitla are located nearby.
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estancia 24-7 xilitla

estancia 24-7 xilitla

2 out of 5
calle alejandrina #3 colonia la minita Xilitla SLP
Stay at this apartment in Xilitla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Church of San Agustin and Plaza Principal Xilitla ...
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Daji House Xilitla

Daji House Xilitla

Xilitla SLP
Stay at this cottage in Xilitla. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Las Pozas and Leonora Carrington Museum are located ...
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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. #outdoors #architecture #gardens #BackpackTravel

Las Pozas

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

Las Pozas

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.

El Saltire

Church of San Agustin

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

Church of San Agustin

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Xilitla is a magic town, people is very attentive. Coffee is excellent and local food exceptional! Lots of outdoor activities, amazing waterfalls, historic places, lots of fun !