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The Travesia Sagrada Maya re-creates the ancient Mayas' pilgrimage by sea from Ppolé (present-day Xcaret Park) to Cutzamil (Cozumel) to pay tribute and hear the prophecies and predictions made at the Oracle of the goddess Ixchel. Canoeists in pre-Hispanic type canoes race the 17 miles from Xcaret to Cozumel. The traditional pilgrimages went on for 700 years until Cortes arrived on Cozumel to plunder (nonexistent) gold before invading mainland Mexico. The tradition was revived in 2007, starting with nighttime ceremonies at Xcaret followed by the launch of 30-26-foot canoes replicating ancient Maya vessels, bound for the lagoon at Cozumel's Chankanaab National Park. This is a big deal in Maya Mundo; participants train for months before the event. It's a fun deal for visitors, who can join in festivities on either side.

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