Pre-Columbian would make a pilgrimage to San Gervasio once in their life. The ruins were used to worship the goddess Ix Chel, an aged deity of childbirth, fertility, medicine and weaving. Don’t hesitate to discover an underwater world so beautiful and so close.ĭiscover the pre-Columbian Maya city of Tantun Cuzamil (Flat Rock in the place of Shallows),or modern day, San Gervasio. Today, the “National Reef Park of Cozumel” protects majestic creatures and unique species. The gigantic towers of “Palancar” and paradise-like gardens of “Xan Kanaab” are jewels to be discovered by divers and snorkelers from around the world. The island actually forms the second largest coral barrier / reef of the world. It was the legendary Jacques Cousteau who unveiled the beauty of the region in his 1960 investigatory filming. The Reef is protected from the roughness of the open sea by Cozumel that helps it grow in a unique and fantastic way. It was famous for its devotion to the Goddess of fertility Ïxchel” and is today most famous for its submarine wonders. Cozumel is the home of beautiful coral formations and a breathtaking marine life. The island of Cozumel holds its name from the Mayan “Cuzamil” which means land of the swallows. The opening of the cenote is nearly 200 feet across with vertical sides 60 feet off the water.

This natural limestone sinkhole provided a steady water source for ancient Mayan people.

Its unique construction allows a whisper from end to be heard at the other. The Ballcourt of Chichén Itzá is 545 feet long, 225 feet wide and is open to the sky. The Mayans were thought to be great sportsmen and built large courts to play their games. 950-1000 AD, and houses a large stone altar. This magnificent structure was built by Toltec conquerors of Yucatán in ca.

Rising from a step platform east of El Castillo is the Temple of the Warriors. The structure highlights the Mayan's advanced knowledge of mathematics and the solar system. Then, visit a beautiful cenote to swim.Ī 75-foot-high pyramid built in the eleventh century. A professionally guided tour will allow you to witness the magnificence of the 75-foot-high Kukulkan pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, the Observatory and more. Explore mysterious Chichén Itzá, considered by many as one of the seven new wonders of the world and certified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Jungle heat observatory