Las Pozas

Las Pozas is a concrete sculpture garden in Xilitla Municipality, Mexico, spreading across roughly 37 hectares of jungle. Staircases, arches, and botanical forms connect with natural waterfalls and pools amid tropical vegetation.

A British poet and art patron founded the site in 1947 initially as an orchid refuge, then began building the concrete constructions from 1962 onward. Work continued until the mid-1980s, when the project ended due to financial difficulties.

The owners named different sections after literary references and dream imagery, with columns, arches, and terraces standing like stage sets among the trees. Local craftsmen worked on site for decades, creating forms that hover between European castles and tropical fantasies.

Visitors should purchase entrance tickets in advance and bring sturdy footwear, as narrow paths lead through wet areas and uneven surfaces. Tropical climate means frequent rain and high humidity, so light clothing and plenty of water are advisable.

Many concrete staircases throughout the property lead nowhere and end without apparent purpose in mid-air. These intentionally unfinished constructions grow partly overgrown with vines and moss, merging with the surrounding rainforest.

Location: Xilitla Municipality

Address: Camino Paseo Las Pozas s/n Barrio La Conchita, 79902 Xilitla, S.L.P.

Phone: +524891238548

Website: https://laspozasxilitla.org.mx

GPS coordinates: 21.39674,-98.99663

Latest update: December 10, 2025 13:01