Mayan Views Helicopter Experience

OVERVIEW

Fly high over Cozumel in a helicopter and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of ancient Mayan sites before dining at a Mayan-themed restaurant. Although you will initially fly over the contemporary downtown of San Miguel de Cozumel, it won’t take long to reach the northernmost reaches of the island where the Mayan presence was greater. At the very tip, you will look down on the lighthouse at Punta Molas, where the ruins of Mayan navigation beacons were unearthed. Not far away, you will find Mayan ruins along the waterfront at Castillo Real and more extensive ruins at San Gervasio, an inland pilgrimage site where the Mayans worshipped Ix Chel, the goddess of childbirth and medicine. Upon landing, you will head for Ix-Kool, a restaurant that celebrates Mayan culinary traditions with authentic recipes. Lunch will likely include Mayan-style tortillas stuffed with marinated pork and sikilp’aak’, a Mayan appetizer with a wonderfully smoky flavor.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See northern Cozumel from high above in a helicopter with large windows.
• Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Mayan ruins along the coast and inland.
• Hear enlightening commentary that describes the landmarks as you fly over them.
• Dine on dishes made from authentic Mayan recipes in a Mayan-themed restaurant.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.