Best of Cozumel: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Chocolate Experience
Best of Cozumel: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Chocolate Experience
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Description
Points of Interest
- Beaches
- Mayan Ruins
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover the history of Cozumel on a panoramic drive and enter the mystic world of the Mayan civilization. The ancient ruins of San Gervasio offer a visual sensory experience that sharply contrasts with the olfactory and taste sensations that you will encounter at the Mayan Cacao Company. A scenic drive brings you to the ruins of San Gervasio, the largest and most important of the Mayan settlements on the island of Cozumel. Follow your guide through the ruins which served as a religious center, and learn about the deity Ixchel, goddess of fertility and health. You will see fragments of the temples and sculptures at this archaeological site, as well as the ruins of nine buildings connected by three roads. A drive around the island showcases its many facets. On the less inhabited side of the island you will admire El Mirador, a rocky formation carved out by the ocean. An interactive visit to Mayan Cacao Company is your opportunity to learn about the history of chocolate, including the manufacturing process and a delicious tasting.
Special Notes:
Care should be taken as the surfaces can be slippery, uneven and rough. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and not considered suitable for those with mobility concerns. Flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes; sun caps; sunglasses; sunscreen, cash for extras and insect repellant are suggested. There is a government tax of $8-10 USD on the use of video cameras at each site. No tripods and/or professional video cameras are allowed. Flash photos are not allowed inside the ruins due to the delicate nature of the displays. No food is allowed in the ruins.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.