SAN GERVASIO RUINS TOUR
San Gervasio is the largest Mayan Ruins site on Cozumel, and also the most significant. It was a holy site, dedicated to Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Mayan women would pilgrimage here from all over the country to pray at the temples of San Gervasio. The settlement dates back as far as 100 B.C., and was continually settled starting in 200 A.D. Today, several temples still stand, and while small compared to the massive ruins sites in the Riviera Maya, it is well worth a visit if you don't have the time or desire to make the trip over to Playa del Carmen on the ferry. Let our expert guides take you back in history.
Our Advice: We recommend San Gervasio for cruise ship
passengers who are short on time, but would like to hear the
tour guide explain the secrets of the Mayas on Cozumel
Island.
SAN GERVASIO TOUR FAQ's
Q: I'M ON A CRUISE SHIP - CAN I DO THESE
TOURS?
A: Yes. San Gervasio Deluxe is especially convenient
for cruise passengers, and includes a nice beach break at Playa Mia. The Jeep Tour is suitable for most cruise ship
schedules, and can be customized to fit your schedule.
Q: WHERE IS SAN GERVASIO LOCATED? IS IT IN
COZUMEL?
A: Yes, San Gervasio is located on Cozumel, about 11 miles
from downtown San Miguel and the Punta Langosta cruise pier.
It is set in the Mayan jungle, draped in rain forest, and frequently
inhabited by iguanas.
Q: HOW DOES SAN GERVASIO COMPARE WITH
EL CEDRAL?
A: San Gervasio is much bigger and more significant than El Cedral.
Q: HOW DOES SAN GERVASIO COMPARE WITH
TULUM OR COBA?
A: San Gervasio isn't nearly as large or impressive as Tulum
or Coba. However, it is conveniently located on Cozumel
island, so no ferry ride is required to visit the ruins. It
can be done in a quick cruise shore excursion or hotel side trip.
Q: WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF SAN GERVASIO?
WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT?
A: San Gervasio was a purely religious site with several
temples and statues of Ix-Chel, the goddess of fertility.
Women once made pilgrimages here from the mainland Mayan empire to
pray and make sacrifices to the goddess. It was already
abandoned when the Spanish explorers discovered it, perhaps due to
disease spread by prior explorers.
Q: WE HAVE A LARGE GROUP, CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ALL OF US?
A: You bet! We can handle groups of all sizes. If you have over 20 people in your group, Contact our Groups Team for our VIP personalized service to fit your group with exactly the experience you're looking for and at our exclusive discount pricing. We can also create customized experiences just for you. If you can dream it, we can do it!
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