ABOUT COZUMEL
This island was a sacred sanctuary of Ixchel Goddess of the Moon, Fertility, Medicine, and Joy.
Originally settled approximately 2000 years ago by Mayans, Cozumel was a mecca for Mayan women in particular. At least once in their lifetimes, they would make the treacherous journey from the mainland in wooden canoes to worship IxChhel, the goddess of fertility, medicine, midwifery, and weaving.
Cozumel was a commercial and ceremonial center during the Mayan period (about 250 to 950 ce), and the island has several small archaeological sites.
MAYAN ARCHAELOGICAL SITES ON THE ISLAND WE WILL VISIT
Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio
Mayan women used to visit this shrine in central Cozumel to pay tribute to the Goddess of Love and fertility, Ixchel
El Cedral
Mayan Temple located on the southern end of Cozumel and one of the easiest to visit during a day on the Mexican island. It dates back to 800 A.D. and is the oldest Mayan site on the island. You can visit El Cedral which once served as a revered ceremonial Temple of Fertility.