One important attraction for those buying Cozumel real estate for their retirement is the close contact with the area’s Mayan history and culture; for those enjoying Mexico retirement in Cozumel, next week brings an exciting event with a sacred Mayan boat journey.
The Sacred Mayan Journey is an annual ritual event that involves various ancient traditions, including a boat journey from Playa del Carmen across the strait to the island of Cozumel, as well as dancing and various ceremonies. Â This year will be the 6th annual Sacred Mayan Journey, which was started in 2007 to remember and keep alive ancient Mayan traditions.
The event will take place on May 17, with the ceremonies beginning at 5:30 pm in Xcaret Park, just north of Playa del Carmen. Â Â These ceremonies will include offerings to the goddess Ixchel and a ritual of purification, as well as a new fire ceremony with priests from the state of Chiapas and dances of fertility and time.
The boat journey itself will begin on May 18 at 6 am, including 268 canoeists, of which 175 are men and 93 women. 94% of the 286 canoeists are Mexicans and 6% are foreigners. The scene and ceremonies will include a total of 488 participants, in addition to spectators.
On May 18, the canoes will arrive to Cozumel between 12 and 2 pm. The canoeists will be welcomed by dances, and special ceremonies commemorating death and fire to prepare participants for a visit to the sanctuary of Ixchel on Cozumel; on the following day, the boats will return to Playa del Carmen.
According to project director, this event will generate an economic benefit for the island of Cozumel, as it will bring occupancy for 246 double rooms for visitors to participate in the ceremonial event.
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