San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site
San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site
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Although not as popular as Chichén Itzá, these ancient Mayan ruins are noteworthy in their own right, as this is the site where Mayan women paid tribute to the goddess of love and fertility.
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Karen Suarez
1 contribution
Nov. 2022
We took this tour a few days ago and it was fantastic. Our tour guide, Luz, was so knowledgable and made our time interesting and fun. She really knew her stuff. She was one of the best tour guides I've experienced and I've travelled a lot! The driver Arturo was also fantastic and pleasant. Highly recommended tour and if you are lucky, you will get Luz and Arturo.
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Written November 13, 2022
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yinyinw2014
Louisville, KY2 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
We spent $20 to get a tour guide. Ricardo was wonderful, spent a lot of times explained all the history and fun facts. The tour lasted about an hour.
Written November 5, 2022
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,551 contributions
Oct. 2022
We took a tour here, from our cruise, and had a wonderful guide, that really enhanced the visit. We learned a lot, and we're glad that we visited the ruins.
Written November 2, 2022
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Jme B
1 contribution
Sep. 2022 • Family
A very wonderful and knowledgeable experience. Trisha was our tour guide and did an amazing job! She led a very thorough tour and answered all questions. I would definitely recommend her!! What a beautiful place to visit!
Written September 26, 2022
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Paul E
Melbourne, FL14 contributions
Sep. 2022
Pros; The ruins were really interesting. Our guide Trisha was excellent.
Cons: The vendors. "Martin" has a shop on the left when you come into the park, $15 for $4 can of mosquito spray. I know it's a captive tourist audience but c'mon. It turned this from a nice tour into another place to get ripped off by the locals vendors.
I found the local people in Cozumel generally very friendly and kind but when they're intent on making their sales, they're sharks and you're their lunch.
Takeaway; Buy water, sunscreen and insect repellent before you leave. If you have a car, turn left when you leave the park. This roads ends at the beach and it's a really pretty drive along the east coast that will wind up in downtown in 30 minutes or so.
Cons: The vendors. "Martin" has a shop on the left when you come into the park, $15 for $4 can of mosquito spray. I know it's a captive tourist audience but c'mon. It turned this from a nice tour into another place to get ripped off by the locals vendors.
I found the local people in Cozumel generally very friendly and kind but when they're intent on making their sales, they're sharks and you're their lunch.
Takeaway; Buy water, sunscreen and insect repellent before you leave. If you have a car, turn left when you leave the park. This roads ends at the beach and it's a really pretty drive along the east coast that will wind up in downtown in 30 minutes or so.
Written September 26, 2022
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Mazma5
Georgia420 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
We visited as part of a tour with Royal Caribbean. This was one of three stops. We paid $65 per person. You could rent a car or motorcycle as others on our ship did. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. Be sure to take bug spray and water. Our tour guide had us buy water there wish I am sure is something they have arranged. We were rushed at the end and only had time to visit the 2 shops at the exit which is probably also arranged. You can negotiate what you are willing to pay as they start out a little high. I felt bad for the other shops as they which as they didn’t have an opportunity to sell things if you are with a tour group as we only had 5-10 minutes to shop.
Written September 25, 2022
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RVSVD
Spring Branch, TX301 contributions
Jul. 2022
This was a really nice Mayan site to visit. There is a lot to see and if you can get a guided tour that is best. As stated in other reviews, TAKE BUG SPRAY or be sure to put bug repellent before you start the walking tour. Wear comfortable shoes, take your water and be aware that some of the terrain is rough, so watch your step. All the employees were very friendly and take cash if you plan on purchasing anything. A lot of times the card readers were not working, so we were unable to buy anything and there are no ATMS in that area also. Prices are not bad at their gift shops and I think buying gifts there on site is a great idea since that money goes back to the site and their employees.
Written August 31, 2022
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DayTrip09658256740
Denver, CO2 contributions
Jun. 2022
Be sure to use bug spray, the mosquitos are insane. The walk was gentle, we didn't take a tour and I am glad as it was so peaceful to wander on our own.
Written August 13, 2022
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LOTRfan
Jessup, MD324 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
There are 2 Mayan sites that cruisers can easily visit while making port in Cozumel. They're San Gervasio and Tulum. Of the 2, San Gervasio is the easiest though it's also smaller. The site holds the temple that was dedicated to the Mayan moon goddess who was also the goddess of fertility. So, if you were a Mayan woman who wanted kids, you came here to give offerings to her. According to my tour guide, the maximum number of Mayan here was 600 and the site reflects that i.e. small. Still, it's worth checking out and was an easy bus ride from the Cozumel cruise ship terminal. If you're cruising into Cozumel and want to see some real Mayan stuff, this might be your ticket.
Written August 7, 2022
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Hennie G
18 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Family
We have visited many ruins. Do not miss this experience. Our guide, Luis, was outstanding. He knew his history and nade the site come alive, especially for the young children in our family.
Written July 29, 2022
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I keep seeing that the price to get in is around $9? Is that US dollars or pesos? Same questions for taxis or renting a car. Someone asked about transportation around the island. Another answered $60 for the taxis and around $100 plus gas for the car. Is that is pesos or US dollars?
vhash77
North Wilkesboro, NC940 contributions
Take bug spray! We were over ran with mesquito when we visited. We also went through a tour company and our entrance fee was included in the tour cost, but if you choose to have a personal tour guide, you will have to pay extra - I was thinking it was $20 - but after the tour we realized , we could have taken the pamphlet and went on our own and learned as much. Plus there will be people offering to spray you with bug spray for $1 when you arrive as well -- don't fall for this --- I found my hand sanitizer worked well on keeping the mesquitos away better than the bug spray the others used.
francaemario
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il prezzo del taxi è per persona o complessivo? cioè si può salire in 4 ? dura 4 ore, cioè ti aspetta mentre visiti? ti accompagna anche in una spiaggia?? quanto costa l'ingresso al sito con le rovine Maya? Grazie
I was curious if you did this excursion on your own i read somewhere it was like $5 entry fee into the area and now i cant find that information anywhere again. the other question is how long of a ride is it from port could i grab a taxi for a reasonable rate.
Ashley K
Conway, AR35 contributions
We did this as part of a cruise line excursion - it's about an hour-long ride to the site, which they broke up with a stop at a beach with some interesting rock formations. I don't remember exact cost, but I felt safer than trying to catch a taxi and we got some good information about the history of the area on the way as well as a guided tour at the site.
How far is San Gervasio from cruise port, I think I read 11 miles...Can we just rent our own vehicle and drive there and how much is charge to explore. Going in 2 weeks with Carnival Thanks
ampsone
70 contributions
Yes - well marked with an entrance and guard to help you to the site.
shannon b
1 contribution
If we take a taxi from cruise port to ruins, will there be taxis waiting to pick up fares at the ruins when we are ready to leave? Also, how much should we expect to pay for a taxis for 4 to the ruins?
Jeanne J
Westminster, CO135 contributions
I am not sure if taxis would be waiting for you for at the ruins, but you can always make arrangements in advance with the tax driver who brought you. Most of the taxi drivers speak at least a little English and all take cash, pesos and I think credit cards as well.
948margarita29
San German, null, Puerto Rico4 contributions
Cuál es el precio en dólares americanos
DonnaRA_13
Vienna, Virginia, United States109 contributions
I get motion sick, so I am wondering if the trip from the cruise port to the San Gervasio site is on a winding road or if part of the travel could make me car/bus sick?
Sherry H
Sherman, TX104 contributions
There is a narrow road from the main guest into the site. It’s not super far, so I think you’ll be ok. Bring non drowsy Dramamine just in case? Google pressure points on your wrists, if works for some people.. Bring bug spray and spray under clothes, mosquitoes are so ridiculous they bite through clothing. 😬
margot1905
var37 contributions
bonjour, nous serons en voyage au mois de fevrier 2019 et je voudrais savoir comment vous avez pris contact avec votre guide, nous serons en escale au prot avec MSC, nous aimerions faire la visite des ruine et aller nager à la plage, cela vous semble t-il possible ? quel budget prévoir ? merci
Carla M
5 contributions
My family and I are going on a Disney cruise to cozemel. We are doing an excursion that ends at 12. How far are the ruins to the port?
Armyafmedical
North Carolina296 contributions
The ruins are about a 45 minute drive away from the port. You can either book an excursion thru the cruise lines, hire a private driver for a couple of hours, or take a trip thru many available as you get off the ship.
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