EL CEDRAL RUINS COZUMEL
El Cedral, Cozumel's oldest Mayan ruins dating to 800 A.D., served as the island's capital and largest community. Discovered by Spanish Conquistadors in 1518, much of the temple was dismantled. Further destruction occurred during World War II by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build the island's first airport. Though little remains, guided tours offer glimpses of its past glory as the center of Mayan life on Cozumel.
Our Advice: El Cedral is a very small ruins site, and
is only a portion of the tours above. However, you can
also see the Mayan village of El Cedral, and see handicrafts
and a church.
EL CEDRAL TOUR FAQ's
Q: I'M ON A CRUISE SHIP - CAN I DO THESE
TOURS?
A: Yes. All of the above tours are suitable for cruise
ship shore excursions.
Q: WHERE IS EL CEDRAL LOCATED? IS IT IN
COZUMEL?
A: Yes, El Cedral is located on the island of Cozumel, inland
off the main highway, across from the beaches on the southen side of
the island.
Q: HOW DOES EL CEDRAL COMPARE WITH SAN
GERVASIO?
A: San Gervasio is much bigger than El Cedral.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY TOURS THAT ONLY GO
TO EL CEDRAL?
A: There are no exclusively El Cedral ruins tours, as it is a
small site and only takes a short time to visit. All of these
tours include the Mayan ruins, but also have other fun activities as
well.
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