Mayan Bee Sanctuary — Attraction in Isla Cozumel

We visited this as an unplanned last minute activity. Most folks who visit i doubt fully appreciate how special this is. In ancient times Mayan would worship insect deity for blessing of productivity of agriculture and health of persons. This particular deity is the stingless bee who produces only a tiny bit of honey. What is different, these types of bees don't have stingers so the saliva is different,and some say is used defensively to protect the small hive. The honey has unique healing properties. Helpfull against cancer and otherailments. Very rarely afew ounces will come to retail market and is expensive. If this was a local folklore unique to this jungle we could consider it an interesting tid bit of local discussion. The same things are said in other jungles in different parts of the world. While I do not worship the Mayan deity as a god, I respect the local custom and offer respect, that the balance between nature's plants and the insects have. As such I was very honored to see the ritual and look forward to revist this site. I was pleased with the fact no one was forcing donations. This felt unlike a tourist trap.I felt like the shaman honestly wanted and wished the travelers well. No other travelers offered offerings. I gave what I had and next time will bring more offerings from distant lands. I believe in the concept and importance of insects in this world.. I am also very pleased to know the Mayan culture is being...

What a little gem of an experience this was! We had a day in Cozumel and had decided we wanted to visit the Mayan Bee Sanctuary. Since we were not going with a tour group, I messaged them on Facebook to make sure it was okay for us to just come out there. They were very friendly, responsive, and assured me that we were welcome to visit. Be aware that it was a good distance from cruise ship port...probably 15-20 minute cab ride. Due to distance our cab driver insisted on staying there and waiting to take us back. You will probably need about 1 hour for tour/tasting/shopping. 🐝The Sanctuary is in a very lush, green, shady environment and even has a small cenote on site. We enjoyed meeting and learning about the bees from Mario, our fabulous tour guide. He also told us a little bit about Mayan culture and deities. At the end, we got to sample some melipona honey and it was so good that I had to buy the largest bottle available. 🐝There are clean restrooms on site and a well stocked gift shop. In addition to the honey, I brought home several soaps, topical pain cream, some candy/lozenges, and a very beautiful carved black coral whale shark pendant. 10/10 would recommend a visit to meet...

We had the pleasure of visiting this location as part of a three-destination excursion tour during our Margaritaville at Sea cruise. My interest in health-oriented facilities and properties made this stop particularly exciting for me. The site featured engaging demonstrations and delicious tastings that showcased the various health benefits of their products.

One standout was the wonderful honey they offered, which was richly flavored and sourced from the local area. However, I found it disappointing that these incredible products can't be shipped. To enjoy them, you have to be present at the location and purchase them directly. This limitation made me wish I could bring some more of this medicinal honey home with me! Overall, it was a worthwhile experience, and I left with a greater appreciation for bees and the...