Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden)
Xilitla · Art & Nature
Edward James's iconic surrealist garden: concrete sculptures among waterfalls and tropical jungle.
Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden) is part of Surrealist Route — Edward James, Springs, Caves and Castle
$1,300 MXN per person · Free cancellation 48 h before
Practical info
Good to know
Reserve your time slot online (you pay at the ticket booth). Closed Tuesdays.
How to get there
1h 45min from Ciudad Valles · Taxi $1,200 MXN · Bus $110 MXN
What to bring
- · non-slip footwear
- · biodegradable insect repellent
Did you know?
- · It was once an orchid plantation
- · Edward James never lived in the structures
Frequently asked questions
What days is Las Pozas open and how much does it cost?+
It's open Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 16:00, and closed on Tuesdays. Admission is $180 MXN per adult and $120 MXN for children 6 to 12 and visitors over 65 (under-6s go free), plus the required guide: $30 MXN per person in Spanish or $60 MXN in another language. For now there is no online sale: you reserve your time slot for free in the official system and pay at the ticket booth at the garden entrance on the day of your visit.
How long do you need to tour Las Pozas?+
About 4 hours to take it in at a relaxed pace. The best time to go in is between 09:00 and 11:00, when there are fewer people and better light for photos.
Who built Las Pozas?+
The British poet Edward James, who raised the concrete structures among the waterfalls and jungle. The land used to be an orchid plantation, and he never lived inside the structures.
How do I get to Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden) from Ciudad Valles?+
1h 45min from Ciudad Valles · Taxi $1,200 MXN · Bus $110 MXN. The destination is in Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
What time of year is best to visit Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden)?+
The best season to visit Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden) is Nov–Mar. The best time of day to arrive is 09:00–11:00 to make the most of the experience.
How much time do you need to tour Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden)?+
Plan about 4 hours to enjoy Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden) at a relaxed pace. The site is open 09:00–18:00 (Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays)).
What should you bring to visit Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden)?+
To visit Las Pozas (Surrealist Garden) we recommend bringing: non-slip footwear, biodegradable insect repellent. Important: Reserve your time slot online (you pay at the ticket booth). Closed Tuesdays.
What travelers sayIn their own words (Spanish).
Tours Huasteca Potosina rating4.7 · 161 Google reviews“Las Pozas de Edward James son otro mundo. Imposible de describir con palabras. Las esculturas entre la selva real crean algo que no existe en ningún otro lugar del planeta.”
Ana L.
Guadalajara
“El tour más único que he hecho en México. Los guías conocen cada rincón y te explican la historia de Edward James con un nivel de detalle que hace todo más mágico.”
Miguel T.
CDMX
“Las Pozas de Edward James son lo más extraño y hermoso que he visto en México. Regresé al mes siguiente con mis papás. Los dos quedaron igual de impresionados.”
Mariana Castro
Querétaro, QRO
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