As of today, San Gervasio is the most important Mayan site in Cozumel’s Island. You can become part of Mayan culture and its mysteries. San Gervasio was a sacred Maya site, plus a strategic site for commerce and politics in the area.

San Gervasio was a sanctuary to Goddess Ixchel and an obligatory visit site for Mayas once in their lifetime. There are engravings from the Mayan world.

During the post-classic period (1200-1530) it became the biggest and most important site in the Island of Cozumel. At the central square you will find the most important temples, nine buildings that form an enclosed patio and from where three roads communicate with other squares.

In this area there are the most important aquifers of the Island and an abundance of cenotes, located on the transversal road on Km 7.5 on the central-northern portion of Cozumel’s Island. It takes its name from the agricultural and cattle ranch “San Gervasio” which was founded by Mr. Gervasio Novelo on September 14th 1858.

The original name is unknown, but is believed that it could have been “Tan Tun” (Over Rock), found in a specific note in the Chilam Balam of Chumayel. The area has an extension of more than 3 square kilometers and it is divided primarily in 4 groups:

• Manitas structure and annexed temple “Chichán Nah”
• Central Plaza structures
• Murciélagos structure
• El Ramonal (no public access)

You can be part of the Mayan culture and its mysteries, by visiting San Gervasio, sanctuary of Ixchel Goddess. You will enjoy the following services:

• Bilingual guides
• Snack bar
• Bookstore
• Handcraft stores
• Parking
• Bathrooms

Entrance fee $7.00 USD. Free entrance for children under 11 years old. Hours: From 7 A.M. through 4 P.M. 365 days a year. Transversal highway Km 7.5.