Best of Cozumel: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Chocolate Experience
Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
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
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
A stop at El Mirador rewards you with picture-postcard-pretty shots of the rugged eastern coastline and unusual rock formations that's carved by the sea into the shape of a natural bridge. The waves here are dramatic, forming tide pools and jagged spires set against the sapphire blue of the Caribbean Sea.
SNACK
Enjoy sampling a freshly prepared tortilla topped with a rich, chocolate sauce at the Mayan Cacao Company.
SHOPPING
At the end of your tour of the Mayan Cacao Company, be sure to visit the store, where you can browse an incredible variety of cocoa products, from lotions and soaps to sauces and decadent artisan chocolate bars.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
A scenic driving tour around this unspoiled island showcases the spectacular vistas of its windswept shores.
Points of interest
Beaches
Mayan Ruins
Schedule
Special Notes
Maximum age to participate is 80 years old. 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. Maximum age to participate is 80 years old.
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Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
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
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
A stop at El Mirador rewards you with picture-postcard-pretty shots of the rugged eastern coastline and unusual rock formations that's carved by the sea into the shape of a natural bridge. The waves here are dramatic, forming tide pools and jagged spires set against the sapphire blue of the Caribbean Sea.
SNACK
Enjoy sampling a freshly prepared tortilla topped with a rich, chocolate sauce at the Mayan Cacao Company.
SHOPPING
At the end of your tour of the Mayan Cacao Company, be sure to visit the store, where you can browse an incredible variety of cocoa products, from lotions and soaps to sauces and decadent artisan chocolate bars.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
A scenic driving tour around this unspoiled island showcases the spectacular vistas of its windswept shores.
Points of interest
Beaches
Mayan Ruins
Schedule
Special Notes
Maximum age to participate is 80 years old. 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. Maximum age to participate is 80 years old.