Edward James was an eccentric Englishman born to extreme wealth and privilege. Edward grew to love surrealist art and became a patron of famed artists Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and others. An aspiring artist himself, James moved to Mexico to create Las Pozas (“The Pools”), a fantasy world of his own where he could create and display his surrealistic inspirations. 

Las Pozas is set more than 2,000 feet above sea level in a tropical rain forest near the village of Xilitla. James creation consists of more than 80 acres of natural pools, waterfalls, and towering sculptures made of cement. For about a decade, this “surrealist Xanadu” housed a vast variety of tropical animals and plants, orchids in particular of which there were said to be at one time over 29,000. For a brief video about Edward James and Las Pozas, click here.

This weekend trip to the Gardens of Edward James is a great way to add a cultural getaway any any of our Mexico City Trips.

Highlights

Hotel El Castillo

• A mixture of Mexican, English, and Mudejar style design - an architectural dream set in a mountain-top rainforest

• 12 spacious bedrooms (each with private bath), a grand dining room

Las Pozas

• Private guide included

• Cool off with the refreshing pools, rivers, and waterfalls of the area

• Marvel at the surrealist works of art interlaced throughout the gardens

• Be inspired by the natural surroundings with its birds, butterflies, and orchids

Dates

This trip can be run all year

Price Includes

Because this itinerary will be custom tailored to your liking, please inquire for pricing

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly from Mexico City to Tampico and relax during your private transportation, snack included, to Xilitla (3.5 hours), where you will enjoy a local lunch. After lunch, you'll be taken to Las Pozas where you are free to explore the gardens and settle into your room.

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Day 2

Take a guided tour of the grounds and enjoy free time to wander the property and be inspired by the artistic and natural surroundings. After lunch, you will be transferred back to the airport at Tampico for your flight back to Mexico City.

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