Xilitla & Las Pozas
Edward James's surrealist sculpture garden—37 hectares of jungle-reclaimed concrete dreams
Overview
Las Pozas is the life's work of British eccentric Edward James, who spent $5 million between 1949–1984 building 28+ surrealist concrete sculptures across 37 hectares of jungle near Xilitla. The result is one of the world's most extraordinary art environments—towering structures with names like "The House with Three Stories That Might Be Five" and "The Stairway to Heaven" now intertwined with tropical vegetation. The garden has been called "the Sistine Chapel of surrealism." James, a patron of Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, created a personal Xanadu that defies description—you simply have to see it. Limited daily entries mean booking ahead is essential, especially on weekends.
Highlights
Practical Information
Full day or overnight
160 MXN
Entry 125–160 MXN plus mandatory 30-peso guide fee. Book ahead—limited daily entries. Closed Tuesdays.
Year-round, but November–March has best weather. Arrive early morning for best light and fewer crowds. Weekdays significantly less crowded than weekends.
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