Bustling Xilitla

Xilitla is in Huasteca Potosina, a mecca for ecotourism with waterfalls, swallow caves, rafting, ziplining, etc. We came to Xilitla to visit Las Pozas, the sandbox of the British patrician Edward James. It's a series of escheresque cement structures in the jungle, therefore referred to as a surrealist garden. The place smelled and tasted like a tourist trap, yet we couldn't stay away. After visiting the Dali Museum/Theater in Figueres, we had to bag this one. While I was delighted at seeing the fantastical garden, everything surrounding the project then and now makes me uneasy; that is, the disparity of the uber-rich owner and the simple hardworking villagers.

Xilitla itself has the feel of a boom town from all the recent tourism development. John liked all the bustle. It reminded me of soulless new developments seen in China and other parts of the world. However, this place does have some natural beauty as we saw on our walk to a mirador.

The view from the bus window on our way from Jalpan to Xilitla. Wow!


Approaching Xilitla we get some "chipi chipi" rain (lighter than drizzle, more than dew) ;-).


Plaza Principal.




Iglesia de San Agustín.


A few shots from The Edward James Sculpture Garden, Las Pozas. Surrealism, with cement, in the jungle.
















Dinner at La Cocina D' Luisa = veggie tortas y enchiladas.


Around the Plaza at night.


Walking to Mirador Santa Cruz we come across an outdoor, simple, church.










Mirador Santa Cruz and the view back to Xilitla.




Making tortillas with a machine.


Some bustling near the Plaza.