Title: Things to Do in Xilitla in 2026 | Expedia.com [Xilitla Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Xilitla.dx6303258)[Hotels in Xilitla](https://expedia.com/Xilitla-Hotels.d6303258.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Xilitla](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Xilitla.d6303258.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Xilitla](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Xilitla.d6303258.Car-Rental-Guide)[Xilitla Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Xilitla.d6303258.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Xilitla ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Xilitla Types of activities [Xilitla Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/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) ![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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Xilitla | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Xilitla Surrealistic Garden and Huahuas Abyss Tour](/things-to-do/xilitla-surrealistic-garden-and-huahuas-abyss-tour.a1381248.activity-details): $72 | | 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 ATV in Xilitla](/things-to-do/private-atv-adventure-in-xilitla-with-transportation.a4507006.activity-details)[ATV Tours, RZR, CAN-AM](/things-to-do/private-atv-ride-with-pick-up-at-xilitla-hotels.a4063917.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | 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 --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Xilitla? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### 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 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.com/Las-Pozas-Xilitla.d553248621532628482.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.com/Leonora-Carrington-Museum-Xilitla.d553248635976270712.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.com/Church-Of-San-Agustin-Xilitla.d553248625388195999.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.com/El-Saltire-Xilitla.d553248625388187011.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.com/Plaza-Principal-Xilitla-Xilitla.d949225039750975488.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips 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 ![Bridge of God Waterfalls San Luis Potosí - January 19, 2020: people watching and taking pictures of the beautiful blue waterfall in the middle of the tropical forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427240/eca7b48f-3e00-4fd0-99eb-8520ce8181d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matlapa ![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 ![El Nacimiento de Tambaque, Aquismon, en San Luis Potosí México ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640640142/61594e2b-8166-4383-a75d-cf4996ba4d72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huehuetlán ## 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? > - 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