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El Cedral
There are vendors selling embroidered handicrafts, jewelry, and more in the village.
Because it’s a small site and takes a short time to visit, there are no tours of El Cedral alone, but the sight is included in broader tours of Cozumel.
The annual Festival de El Cedral takes place from late April to early May.
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There is a small entrance fee to enter El Cedra. Expect to spend around USD$3 per person, but it may vary. You’ll also need to bring cash to buy souvenirs from the gift shops, fresh coconut from the kiosks, or tequila from the factory.
El Cedral is believed to be the site of Cozumel’s oldest Maya settlement, which was built around an altar to the goddess Ixchel. While the village today is popular as a visitor attraction, El Cedral has religious importance for the local people, who visit the church next to the ruins.
If you don’t want to enter and look around yourself, there are plenty of day-long tours that team an El Cedral visit with cenote swimming, snorkeling, and stops to nearby caves. Many of these tours offer transport by Jeep or all-terrain vehicle to conquer the rougher ground with ease.
Yes, the jungle-encircled Jade Cavern is home to a cenote and caves and is close to El Cedral in the island’s southwest. Chempita Cenote is also nearby. Otoch is further north. Aerolito is close to the cruise port. Look for day trips that offer El Cedral entry with cenote swimming.
There’s no shortage of Cozumel shore excursions that stop at El Cedral as part of a day-long tour with transport. But if you want to explore more independently, opt for a private day trip focusing on Cozumel’s southern shores or hop in a taxi by the port.