San Gervasio Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience San Gervasio on the island of Cozumel. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break

• Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel With Lunch and Snorkeling

• Mayan Ruins and Beach Time

• Private Half-Day Cultural Tour to Mayan Ruins and Cenote

• Off-Road Mayan Adventure in Cozumel With Snorkeling and Lunch

The San Gervasio admission fee and community access fee total about US$14.50. If you’re staying on Cozumel, there are half-day tours of the island that feature a visit to the ruins along with a snorkel experience and lunch. These start at around US$65 and often include private transportation.

Yes, if you want to learn about Maya culture and the goddess Ixchel, believed to have chosen the site as a sanctuary, San Gervasio is worth a trip. Set on the island of Cozumel, these smaller ruins attract fewer crowds than the headline ruins on the Yucatan mainland.

Per one customer who booked the Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break, "Had a great time learning about the island with our tour guide JC. He did an amazing job explaining the culture and history of the island that he loves so much. We also enjoyed learning about the San Gervasio ruins with the official guide. So much rich history here. It's an experience we will never forget."

The San Gervasio Ruins are one of Cozumel’s largest, most important archeological sites. The Maya sacred center was dedicated to Ixchel, the goddess of fertility and childbirth, and Maya women would make pilgrimages to pay tribute. The site consists of six architectural sets and other temples connected by roads.

San Gervasio is around 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of San Miguel de Cozumel and the ports. You can take a taxi or rent a car, scooter, or bicycle and travel independently. The entrance fee includes parking. Many Cozumel sightseeing tours stop at the ruins and include transfers.

Yes, guided tours are available for the San Gervasio Ruins. You can book a tour at the entrance to the ruins. Most Cozumel sightseeing tours that visit the ruins include a guide. You can explore the structures independently—informational signage is posted in several languages.

No, you cannot climb most of the structures or ruins at San Gervasio. There will be signs indicating which structures you cannot climb on. There are ropes marking off ruins and areas that you cannot enter. Respect all signs and roped-off areas.

The San Gervasio Ruins can be visited at any time, though they will be busiest during the high season from December to April. It’s best to visit first thing in the morning, before large tour groups arrive, to avoid the crowds and the heat of the day.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting San Gervasio. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Cozumel:

• Mr. Sancho's Beach Club Cozumel

• Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park

• Palancar Reef

• Akumal

• Punta Sur Eco Beach Park

View Viator's guides to all the best attractions in Cozumel.