SAN GERVASIO MAYAN RUINS & BEACH COMBO
Take a closer look at Cozumel and the island ‘s Maya culture on a visit to the San Gervasio archaeological site, followed by a chocolate experience and tasting. Lasting around four and a half hours, this excursion also includes a visit to the Playa Uvas beach club for relaxation and a tequila tasting.
Excursion Details
Combine a journey through ancient history with time at the beach and sampling Mexican flavours on this excursion of approximately four and a half hours.
Begin with a transfer to the ruins of San Gervasio in the north of the island, which takes around 25 minutes. For hundreds of years until the 16th century, this archaeological site was a place of worship dedicated to Ixchel, the Maya goddess of childbirth, fertility and medicine. Explore the remains for approximately 45 minutes with a guide, who will explain the significance of structures around the site.
Next, spend approximately 30 minutes visiting Zacil de La Cocay, a restaurant where you ‘ll learn about the history and production of chocolate, and the importance of cacao beans in Maya culture. Following a demonstration, you ‘ll then get to taste some chocolate.
Afterwards, there ‘s a drive of around 30 minutes to Playa Uvas, a beach club on the west of the island, where you will be welcomed with a hibiscus-based drink. Enjoy approximately two hours and 10 minutes of free time here, swimming in the sea or the beach club ‘s pools, relaxing on the sand or simply admiring the coastal scenery. Your free time here also includes a tequila tasting, meaning you ‘ll get to sample some of the hugely popular Mexican spirit and learn more about its distillation and production. To conclude the excursion, a short drive returns you to the port.
Important Information: Please note: Children must be accompanied by a paying adult throughout the tour and under their constant supervision at all times. There is a government tax of US$8-US$10 on the use of video cameras in the ruins. No tripods and/or professional video cameras are allowed. Guests are recommended to bring some cash to cover any additional purchases, as well as swimwear, water shoes, a hat and change of clothes.
Please ensure your sunscreen is fully biodegradable as normal sunscreen is prohibited from use due to the damage it causes to the reef. Presence of seaweed in the Mexican Caribbean Coast is seasonal and could cause limited visibility and be present in the water or beach. Seaweed is not harmful but may cause light itching on sensitive skin. This tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues, or who have had recent back, knee, or neck surgeries. Guests are required to walk on uneven surfaces. Guests are not permitted to climb on the ruins. Guests will walk approximately 600 meters at the ruins. Minimum age to snorkel is 8 years old
