Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Xilitla March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Xilitla Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Xilitla.dx6303258)[Hotels in Xilitla](https://expedia.ca/Xilitla-Hotels.d6303258.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Xilitla](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Xilitla.d6303258.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Xilitla Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Xilitla.d6303258.Car-Rental-Guide)[Xilitla Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Xilitla.d6303258.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Xilitla ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Xilitla Types of activities [Xilitla travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Xilitla.dx6303258) ![Waterfall in Sir Edward James' Castle in San Luis Potosí.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303258/accd369a-2884-43e1-b348-6ca95ae4c837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sir Edward James Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303258/4f0c031b-5f18-41a4-81a1-3283f76bd616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sir Edward James' Castle. Surreal garden ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303258/35cf3faf-b934-44ef-a553-58680135e244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castle of Sir Edward James, he built this surreal Garden after a snow killed his orchids. Avoid the morning crowds ! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303258/c4089188-795c-41ae-acc4-95d8164b0cb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Las Pozas ("the Pools"), near the village of Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level, in a subtropical rainforest in the mountains of Mexico, is a garden created by Edward James. It includes more than 80 acres of natural waterfalls and pools interlaced with towering Surrealist sculptures in concrete.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303258/43a3e5f4-58a2-4eaa-a1aa-e414850817c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Xilitla Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Xilitla has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Xilitla is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Xilitla to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Xilitla Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Xilitla. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Xilitla attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Xilitla | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Surrealist Garden Tour in Xilitla and Sotano de las Huahuas](/things-to-do/surrealist-garden-tour-in-xilitla-and-sotano-de-las-huahuas.a2769580.activity-details): CA $99 | | Top 5 things to do | [Surrealist Garden Tour in Xilitla and Sotano de las Huahuas](/things-to-do/surrealist-garden-tour-in-xilitla-and-sotano-de-las-huahuas.a2769580.activity-details)[Xilitla Surrealistic Garden and Huahuas Abyss Tour](/things-to-do/xilitla-surrealistic-garden-and-huahuas-abyss-tour.a1381248.activity-details)[Xilitla tour](/things-to-do/xilitla-tour.a4045441.activity-details)[Tour in RZR, CAN-AM or quad bike in Xilitla](/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-adventure-in-xilitla-with-transport.a4507006.activity-details)[quad bike Tours, RZR, CAN-AM](/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-ride-with-pick-up-at-xilitla-hotels.a4063917.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tour in RZR, CAN-AM or quad bike in Xilitla](/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-adventure-in-xilitla-with-transport.a4507006.activity-details)[quad bike Tours, RZR, CAN-AM](/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-ride-with-pick-up-at-xilitla-hotels.a4063917.activity-details) | | With kids | [Surrealist Garden Tour in Xilitla and Sotano de las Huahuas](/things-to-do/surrealist-garden-tour-in-xilitla-and-sotano-de-las-huahuas.a2769580.activity-details)[Xilitla tour](/things-to-do/xilitla-tour.a4045441.activity-details) | ## What to do in Xilitla --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Xilitla ![The Surrealist Garden of Edward James is a nonsense paradise in the middle of mexican jungle and nowadays a well-known #must when going to Xilitla. You can get lost for couple of hours or so, just climbing up & down. Edward James was a Scottish poet and sculptor. In 1944, James arrives in Mexico with the idea of ​​"putting a Garden of Eden" in that country. Accompanied by Roland McKenzie and Plutarco Gastelum, choose a field on the edge of the Santa Maria River in Xilitla, on top of the Sierra Huasteca northeastern Mexico. He settled there and, with the help of huastecos workers, built a surreal garden. James received in Xilitla other Surrealist artists such as Leonora Carrington. #outdoors #architecture #gardens #BackpackTravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532628482/2c37c991-6812-4571-9202-f575ad0c8adc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Pozas 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Las Pozas, a lovely green space in Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Pozas-Xilitla.d553248621532628482.Vacation-Attraction) #### El Saltire Explore the great outdoors at El Saltire, a lovely green space in Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Saltire-Xilitla.d553248625388187011.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of San Agustin You can learn about the history of Xilitla with a trip to Church of San Agustin. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-San-Agustin-Xilitla.d553248625388195999.Vacation-Attraction) #### Leonora Carrington Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Leonora Carrington Museum during your trip to Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Leonora-Carrington-Museum-Xilitla.d553248635976270712.Vacation-Attraction) #### Plaza Principal Xilitla Learn about the local history of Xilitla when you spend time at Plaza Principal Xilitla. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-Principal-Xilitla-Xilitla.d949225039750975488.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Xilitla ![Panorámica sierra gorda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303249/31f2e6a6-50e1-417b-a564-5ab4af017c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tamazunchale ![Downtown Aquismon, San Luis Potosi, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346988/2e5aa201-e748-420f-baa5-a568f3cabb80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aquismon ![Celebración Mexicana de Xantolo (Día de Muertos) en la Huasteca potosina (Axtla de Terrazas, San Luis Potosí) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634917769048/8a0bc623-8064-410a-b432-0ab1f9296945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Axtla de Terrazas ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Xilitla worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Xilitla? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Xilitla? ### Is three days enough to stay in Xilitla? ### What are some activities to do in Xilitla with kids? > - [Surrealist Garden Tour in Xilitla and Sotano de las Huahuas](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/surrealist-garden-tour-in-xilitla-and-sotano-de-las-huahuas.a2769580.activity-details) > - [Xilitla tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xilitla-tour.a4045441.activity-details) ### What to do in Xilitla for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Xilitla? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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