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Island Sites/San Gervasio Mayan Ruins After meeting the driver/guide, participants will go to the San Gervasio Mayan Ruins site for a guided tour. While not as impressive in size as Tulum or Chichen Itza, San Gervasio played a vital, significant role in the lives of all Mayan women for thousands of years. The guided overview tour will provide a sense of the Mayan culture and history. San Gervasio was once the island's capital dedicated to the goddess Ix Chel who was the wife of Itzamma, the Mayan God above all. The pilgrims and traders would reach the famous sanctuary of the Goddess and deposit an offering at the altar that lies in the middle of the vaulted passageway. The history of San Gervasio dates back to 300-400 AD. During the period of 1000 - 1200 AD, the Itzas dominated Cozumel, from which point they controlled the trade between Yucatan and the region. Archaeological evidence exists which indicates that the urban settlement model of San Gervasio was copied from the capital of the Itza with its plazas connected by Sacbe (white roads built by the Maya) like at Chichen Itza, and pottery notably influenced by this culture. After touring the ruins, guests will then go to el Mirador on the other side of the island for some splendid photo opportunities and then return for lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to town. Longtime Cozumel residents Richard and Gail Ralston take pride in offering visitors a more natural view of the island. With experienced, bi-lingual guides focusing on flora, fauna and history of the island these tours offer adventure, education and fun for all ages! Activity Specifics Name: Island Sites/San Gervasio Mayan Ruins Provider: Adventure Naturales Includes: Bi-lingual guide, Vehicle, Ruins Entry Fees, Lunch, Water, Soda & Beer Schedule: Daily ~ normally at 10am - times flexible if you need a different time, please let us know Pricing: US$103 per person Instructions: Long Pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. Camera is optional. Other "Stuff" You Might Find Interesting!    Action Bike and Horseback Riding Tour    Cozumel Jungle Horseback Riding Tour    Island Highlights Tour    Punta Sur Ecological Reserve Tour    GEO Automobile from Less Pay    Jeep Automobile from Less Pay    AVIS Group C Autos - Dodge Attitude & Similar (Automatic)    AVIS Group D Autos - Focus, Optra & Similar (Automatic)    AVIS Group M Autos - Voyager, Prestar & Similar (Automatic)    AVIS Group O Autos - Jeep Wrangler (Standard or Automatic)    Discover Mexico & Butterfly Sanctuary Combo Package    Discover Mexico & Chankanaab Park Combo Package    Dune Buggy Island Tour    Chichen-Itza Mainland Tour    Tulum / Coba Mainland Tour    Franko's Island Map & Reef Creatures Card    Zwick's Cozumel Chart (Island Map)    Eagle Ray 2 & 3 Reef Snorkel Trips    Adventure Park Zip-Line & Snorkel Combo
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