San Gervasio is the biggest, most important and only official archaeological site of the island. It is also a sanctuary to Ixchel, goddess of fertility and love. For Mayan women it was an obligation to visit Cozumel at least once in their lifetime to pay tribute to Ixchel. You can be witness of the Mayan culture and its mysteries.
San Gervasio history began in the Early Classic time period (300-400 A.C.), with the construction of El Ramonal acropolis. From here all the settlements of the island were controlled. During the Late Classic time period (600-1000 A.C.),
The Murcielago and El Cedral ruins were constructed and became the administrative center of their own communities. During the Final Classic time period (1000-1200 A.C.) The "itzaes", indians from the chontalpa region, dominated Cozumel, and from here they controlled the trade between the Yucatan and the Ulua region. There is archeological evidence that show that the blueprint of San Gervasio, where it's plazas are connected by scabé, follows that of the capital city of Itza and of Chichen Itza. Also ceramic has been found to had a strong influence of that culture.
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During the Post Classic time period (1200-1650 A.C.) San Gervasio become one of the main pilgrimage centers of Mesoamerica. San Gervasio was also a place of intense trade. It became the religious and administrative center for all of the island. There is evidence that people continued to live here after the Spanish conquest.
For more information visit the official Cozumel Parks web page: Â www.cozumelparks.com
Recovering Quota
Adults $5.00 USD
Kids under 10 years old - Free
Access to San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site
Adults $4.50 USD
​Kids under 10 - Free
Services and Facilities
Restrooms
Snack Bars
Souvenirs & Handcrafts
Free Parking
Park ​Hours
Monday – Sunday 8:00am to 3:45pm
Location​
Transversal Road 4 miles
