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Unusual Attractions in Xilitla

Xilitla, Mexico

Las Pozas

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

Xilitla, Mexico

Posada el Castillo

The former home of surrealist Edward James, who gave Xilitla its main attraction.

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Sótano de las Golondrinas (Cave of Swallows)

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

16 miles from Xilitla

"El Huracán de la Sierra" (Hurricane of the Sierra)

This truck is celebrated as part of the "miracle" that connected this town to the rest of Mexico.

19 miles from Xilitla

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