Las Pozas, Xilitla
Las Pozas
A surrealist sculpture garden built by the English poet Edward James in the rainforest, with staircases that lead to the sky and columns sprouting flowers.
Between 1949 and 1984, the surrealist patron Edward James built more than 30 concrete structures and sculptures in the hills around Xilitla. Spiral staircases that lead nowhere, giant flower-shaped columns, Gothic arches and waterfall pools are woven together throughout the garden. The grounds are hilly and require climbing many steps. Guided tours enter at set times, and in peak season you should arrive early to avoid queues. Admission is several hundred pesos. The garden is closed on Mondays. It is about 2 km outside the town of Xilitla.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Xilitla
- Nacimiento de Huichihuayán
- Sótano de las Huahuas
- Sótano de las Golondrinas
- Cueva del Agua
- Cascada de Tamul
- Tamtoc Archaeological Site
- Cascadas de Tamasopo