Inspired by Surrealism, architecture This garden makes it the Unique of this style in Latin America. Built In 1947, This garden is also known as «Las Pozas»because it is immersed in cascades and natural pools.
With more than 37 hectares, This space houses More than 30 sculptures With columns of giant flowers, gothic arches, dramatic doors and snail stairs that end in the air. In addition, the garden has Great halls, some that lead to the pools and others aimless, such as A maze.
Its owner, Edward James
Edward James was a poet and artist of Scottish origin, that arrived in Mexico at the end of the Decade of 1940. Fan of the surrealism and captivated by the beauty of the Xilitla landscape, acquired land to Create an orchid garden.
This way, James visualized a unique space: a sculpture garden that It challenged architecture traditional and mixed elements of fantasy and reality.
Although it was James who idealized this place, His friend Plutarco Gastelum was the administrator, since at that time Mexican laws prohibited foreigners Buy real estate properties.
When was the surreal garden built?
The construction of Edward James surreal garden began in 1947, with More than 150 people From the region that worked on the project, including carpenters, masons and gardeners Directed by Carmelo Muñoz Camacho.