Punta Sur is located at the southern tip of Isla Mujeres, where the rising sun first touches Mexican soil. This is the highest elevation in the Yucatan and home to an ancient temple honoring the Mayan Moon Goddess. There is a small "caribbean village" with several stores, a snack bar/restaurant and the lighthouse which provides an amazing view of Punta Sur.
In the Mayan culture, Ixchel is the Goddess of the Moon. Known as the wife of the Sun, she is also considered a fertility goddess with great healing powers. For centuries, Mayan women came to Isla Mujeres on yearly pilgrimages to seek her help. The temple was also used to send signals to the mainland. At Punta Sur, you can visit the Mayan temples devoted to Ixchel.
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