Ancient Mayan Ruins

Cozumel's archaeological landscape centers on San Gervasio, a major pre-Columbian pilgrimage site dedicated to the goddess Ixchel. The island's ruins include Castillo Real, which served as a coastal watchtower, and the small inland site of El Cedral. In the south, the Punta Sur region features unique structures like El Caracol, designed to whistle as a warning for approaching hurricanes. These sites illustrate the island's historical importance as a strategic maritime hub and religious center for the Maya civilization.

San Gervasio Ruins

San Gervasio is an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the northern third of the island of Cozumel off…

Mulchí

Pre-Hispanic Mayan settlement situated on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, south of Puerto Morelos.

Castillo Real

Translated as 'Royal Castle', this Mayan ruin used to be a temple or a guarding tower. Climb there and watch the Caribbean.

El Cedral

This archaeological site is worth visiting only if you're around or totally devoted to ruins - it is rather small compared to other sites.

Caracol Mayan Vestige

Small coastal structure in Punta Sur Eco Beach Park that functioned as a hurricane warning system, using wind to produce a whistling sound.

Tumba del Caracol

Ancient Mayan temple in the Punta Sur region, featuring architectural elements resembling sea shells.