Mexico · Archaeology

5-Hour San Gervasio Archaeology Tour in Cozumel with East Coast Beach

5 Hours Round trip from San Miguel de Cozumel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore San Gervasio, an important Mayan pilgrimage site in Cozumel
  • 02 Learn about ancient Mayan history, architecture, and cosmogony at the ruins
  • 03 Discover Cozumel's east coast with its coastal flora and almost deserted white sandy beaches
  • 04 Swim, relax, or enjoy a drink by the turquoise Caribbean Sea
  • 05 Travel in a new air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide

Enjoy a 5-hour archaeological tour to San Gervasio, a site that played a key role as a unique pilgrimage destination for people from across the Mayan territory, including Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. Explore the ruins with insights into fascinating Mayan history, then head to Cozumel's east coast to admire the coastal flora, almost deserted white sandy beaches, and the turquoise Caribbean Sea. You will also have time to swim, enjoy a drink, and capture plenty of photos by the water.

After the visit, continue to the east coast of the island to discover the beauty of the coastal flora, the almost deserted fine white sandy beaches, and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cozumel
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

San Gervasio Ruins and Cozumel East Coast Escape

  • Your guide will meet you at the Cozumel ferry pier in downtown Cozumel at 10 am, under the swallows' sculpture.

  • Walk to the vehicle and head to the San Gervasio Mayan site in less than 30 minutes.

  • Visit the ruins for about 1 hour and gain a good understanding of this site within fascinating Mayan history. Learn the facts and tales of the ancient Mayans, the ritualistic and everyday functions of the different buildings, and the relationship of each architectural motif to Mayan cosmogony.

  • After the visit, continue to the east coast of the island to discover the beauty of the coastal flora, the almost deserted fine white sandy beaches, and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

  • Enjoy one hour at a restaurant bar on the beach, where you can try delicious Mexican dishes, have a drink, or go for a swim.

  • Continue touring around the island and return to the meeting point at about 2-2:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from San Miguel de Cozumel 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transport in a new air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Admission and guided tour at the ruins.

  • Professional English-speaking guide.

  • Bottled water.

What's Not Included

  • Food and alcoholic drinks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tour start
San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in San Miguel de Cozumel.

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