This prehistoric settlement, located in a former cattle ranch, was baptized in the twentieth century with the name of the saint of the owner. As in many cases, the original Mayan place-name is unknown, although his record is very old. Cultural significance Archaeological studies show that the prehistoric settlement was founded around 300 AD, when it was a small settlement, though it was the largest the island. Later, around the year 600, a rapid growth of the city, witnessed by the appearance of perishable architecture and better build quality, and a possible strengthening of its relations with coastal sites north of Quintana Roo began. A From the year 1000, with the rise of Chichen Itza as a major political and economic center of the peninsula, the site was integrated into an increasingly intense economic network, which would take him to become the great city that was from 1200 AD During the Late Post Classic (1200 - 1450 AD), most of the buildings can be built today, establishing a network of smaller communities, dependent on San Gervasio and located throughout the length of the island. The site consists by various architectural complexes linked by a network of sacbes, or white roads. Its main sets are called as Handyman, Chichán Nah ("Little House"), the Alamo, Nohoch Nah ("Great House"), Bats, Ka'na Nah ("Casa Alta") and The Ramonal, it still last in scanning process and not open to visitors. The Spanish chroniclers refer to various Mayan settlements that existed in Cozumel arrival, linking the cult to the goddess Ixchel, patroness of medicine, childbirth and weaving. However, these references are to a site now destroyed, which was located on the site of the present city of San Miguel de Cozumel, where the oracle dedicated to this goddess was.San Gervasio was not found any archaeological evidence that relates to worship Ixchel.

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Quintana Roo INAH Center. Insurgentes 974, Colonia Blacksmiths, Chetumal, Quintana Roo. CP 77025. Tels. 01 (983) 837 24 11 and 837 0796, ext. 318002 and 318003.

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7km It is located east of the present town of San Miguel de Cozumel and is easily accessible via the cross road of the island, which is a paved road in good condition, built in 1972. Many travel agencies organize tours and Local taxi service provides the path from the main hotels in the cityavailable Services in the area parking, toilets, craft shops and soda managed by a local foundation; INAH has an area for issuing tickets. There is an association of certified guides.Should be noted that the INAH access fee must be added an additional charge made by the Foundation of Parks and Museums of Cozumel on account of use of the access road and service area.