Xilitla, Mountain town in Huasteca Potosina, Mexico.
Xilitla sits at 654 meters elevation in San Luis Potosí state, surrounded by dense jungle and natural springs of the Sierra Gorda mountains.
The Augustine missionaries established a convent in 1553 during the Chichimeca war, which later faced attacks and remained abandoned until Franciscans arrived in the 1750s.
The local population includes 30,000 indigenous residents who speak Huastec, maintaining their traditions through agricultural practices and regional food preparations like zacahuil tamales.
Visitors can reach Xilitla by taking a flight to Tampico followed by a 3.5-hour drive, or alternatively flying to San Luis Potosí for a 5-hour journey.
Las Pozas garden spans 80 acres, featuring concrete sculptures by Edward James integrated into the natural landscape with waterfalls and tropical vegetation.
Location: Xilitla Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 654 m
GPS coordinates: 21.38400,-98.99000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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