Xilitla, Mountain town in Huasteca Potosina, Mexico.
Xilitla is a mountain town in the Huasteca Potosina region at about 654 meters elevation, surrounded by dense forest and natural springs in the Sierra Gorda mountains. The town sits in San Luis Potosí state and is shaped by this green, humid mountain landscape.
Augustine missionaries founded a convent in 1553 during the Chichimeca war, but it was later attacked and left empty. Franciscan friars arrived in the 1750s and established new presence in the region.
The local language spoken here is Huastec, and the community maintains traditional farming methods and prepares regional dishes like zacahuil tamales that remain part of daily life. These practices shape how the town looks and functions today.
You can reach this town by flying to nearby airports and then driving several hours, or by planning your journey around local transportation options. The best visiting season is during the drier months when roads are more accessible.
Nearby is Las Pozas, a remarkable garden where concrete sculptures seem to grow organically among waterfalls and tropical plants as if emerging from the jungle itself. This place is a single artist's vision transformed into a landscape that feels like nature and art have merged.
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