Mexican Exotic

Xilitla & Las Pozas de James – Mexican Surrealism

Do you have a unique interest i exploring surreal things? Las Pozas de James is an apt destination, if you are one of the surreal lovers. It is located in the exuberant jungles of the La Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi. The state was known for its coffee plantation in the past, however now it is a dreamscape. You must be thinking that you would get an opportunity to appreciate the tropical climate of the jungle area. But this is not the only thing to enjoy while you are vacationing in Las Pozas. There are over thirty monuments, sculptures and structures in the region that you can explore.

Since the area of Las Pozas is quite unique and one of the best destinations for those who are looking for distinctive adventure. If you dont want any hindrance in your adventure, dont neglect Mexican insurance while driving your vehicle around the area. You might be taking Mexican automobile insurance lightly. However, people who know the consequences always compare and review Mexican insurance rates before collecting other documents. You should also know that Mexico car insurance does not cover the things that got stolen from your vehicle. For coverage details, you should go through the fine prints on your prospective Mexico car insurance policy before buying it.

Among many fabulous sites, sculpture garden is the most famous one which is known as Labor of love of Edward James. He was the son of an American industrialist and his mother was Evelyn Forbes. She was a Scottish Aristocrat but more interesting fact is that he was an illegitimate child of Prince of Wales (Edward VII of England).

Edward James had a passion for surrealist poems and he himself was a poet. Therefore, he befriended and sponsored several artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. He was also fond of travelling. In his thirties, he travelled to Taos in New Mexico and Los Angeles. While travelling in Mexico, James was an invitee in Leonora Carringtons party who was a British and surrealist like him. In the party he met Plutarco Gastelum, a Yaqui Indian. They become friend immediately and this was the friendship of life. Their partnership was very fruitful and resulted in todays Sculpture Garden of Las Pozas.

James wanted to grow exotic plants and the search brings him to the jungles of Huasteca. He bought 74 acres of fertile land and started growing orchids. However, sometime later a frost killed majority of the plants. So, he hired local artisans to create cement plants that cannot be affected by the cold. He also built some gothic structures on the property that don’t have stairs and ceilings. You will come across Masonic, biblical and archetypical images in the structures.

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