Native Trails MyTrails 2025 239 Quintana Roo ecosystems and the protection of nature. Exhibits from the 20th century illustrate the cultural and economic development of the region in modern times. 17 Visit to the archaeological zone of San Gervasio Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium As a visitor with a special interest in history, you should not miss San Gervasio, the largest archaeological site of Cozumel. Established about 300 AD over the most important aquifer of the island, the place had its heyday in the last centuries preceding the arrival of the Spanish. Since it maintained intense trade and religious relations with Yucatán, you will find that its buildings show distinct references to the mainland architecture besides elements of the original local style. 18 Visit of the Stingray Farm of Cozumel Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Enjoy a downtime at Stingray Beach. Who is looking for a thrill, has the opportunity here to swim together with stingrays and bluespotted ribbontail rays – two species of the Dasyatidae family, whose huge wing-like fins may reach spans of more than 1.6 m (5 ft.). Experienced trainers will instruct you and show you how to approach these interesting animals. You may feed and stroke them or engage in a swimming contest with them as well as with numerous other colorful fishes. Don’t worry, the regenerative stingers are removed at regular intervals and thus pose no danger. 19 Descent to the Multum-Ha Cenote Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Medium The Multum-Ha Cenote captivates visitors with its crystal clear water. A spiral staircase goes down 18 m (59 ft.) and then a small tunnel leads to the big wooden platform. From here, you can see a pile of stones under the water line, which resembles a Maya pyramid and gives the cenote its name. The underground lighting of the cave means you can see how deep the water is as well as the fish that live there. Conquer the Multum-Ha as a swimmer or a diver or simply enjoy the unique atmosphere of this dreamily beautiful cenote. 20 Visit of the archaeological zone of Cobá Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium Visit the Mayan ruins of Cobá in the subtropical spiny desert forest of Yucatán. Cobá was built about 600 to 900 AD. Archaeologists assign the about 6,500 buildings to different groups: the Cobá-Group, Chumuc-Mul Group, Nohoch-Mul Group and Macanxoc-Group. A special feature of Cobá are about 45 brick pathways – sacbés – Mayan roads that linked the town to more remote towns and settlements. 21 Underworld of the Choo-Ha Cenote Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Medium The Choo-Ha Cenote (dripping water) is just 10 minutes away from the archaeological site of Cobá. Wooden stairs lead the way to the vibrant stalactite cave. The descent to the Choo-Ha is humid and exhausting, but the effort is worth it. The cave is richly decorated with stalactites and stalagmites that reach the water. Many species of birds are hidden away in the cenote, and when you go swimming, you will be accompanied by small fish. 22 Discover the Tankach-Ha Cenote Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Medium Tankach-Ha is the deepest of the Cobá cenotes. You will use the wooden spiral staircase to descend 17 meters (56 ft.) to the cool water. Two platforms at different heights (5 m and 10 m [16 ft. and 33 ft.]) are available to jump directly from the steps into the 35 meter (115 ft.) deep and crystal clear water. From here you can admire the beautiful ceiling with its stalactites or plunge into the underwater world of the cenote.
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