Cozumel, General Entrance to Mayan Bee Sanctuary

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Visit the Mayan Bee Sanctuary, a serene space in nature among plants, flowers, and a cenote where sacred Mayan bees build hives cultivated in hollowed trunks. Learn how they produce their honey, considered a gift from the Gods according to Mayan folklore.

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At your visit to the Mayan Bee Sanctuary, learn about the nutritional and medicinal properties of the Melipona honey, as well as the close relationship between the Melipona bees (stingless) and the Mayan people. Hear how the ancient Mayans valued honey for its healing power, restoring the well-being and harmony of the heart, and its ability to provide vigor and strength.

Walk through the monolith path where you will find unique pieces sculpted in limestone by a local artist, to show the greatness and evolution of the Mayans through their religious symbols such as the Goddess Ixchel, the Aluxes, and the stelae.

Discover the fascinating structure of the hives inside and out, and how the bee colony is organized. Admire the incredible organization of the colony and discover the role of the queen bee, the princesses, the drones, the workers, and the guardian.

At the end of the tour, delight your taste buds by sampling different varieties of honey. See how the honey is used to make products including candies, eye drops, soaps, shampoos, creams, and many other items.