Sacred Journey Goals
The 18th edition of the Sacred Journey in May, 2026 pays tribute to a ritual and tradition rescued after hundreds of years of not being carried out, where the ancient inhabitants of the region made a pilgrimage by sea to pay tribute to the goddess Ixchel and receive a message for their people. Among the goals of the Sacred Journey that Xcaret rescues outstand:
Preserve an ancestral tradition. This ritual recreates an offering to Ixchel, the goddess associated with the moon and fertility. It was performed by the ancient settlers of this area of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Contribute to the consolidation of a cultural offer in Cancun and Riviera Maya. Strengthen the original culture of the region, promote sustainable tourism development, and spread one of the most relevant events in the Playa del Carmen area.
Be a vehicle to learn about prehispanic traditions of the former inhabitants and create interest among new audiences.
Invite the community to be proud of the region’s ancient culture, preserving it from the intense migratory flow in the region.
Canoes of Ceiba and Salt
Canoes of Ceiba and Salt is a scenic, immersive journey that brings to life the rich tradition of the Late Postclassic Maya of Quintana Roo. It explores the deep connection between navigation, trade, and spirituality, honoring physical effort as a form of devotion and seafaring as a sacred act. The ceiba is a sacred tree, closely associated with a primordial reptile—often depicted as a crocodile or earth monster—linked to the deity Itzamná.
This artistic experience recalls the close relationship between the people of Polé and the lords of Acalán—“the place of canoes”—whose capital was Itzamkanac, from which the lineage of King Auxagual, a native of Cozumel, is said to originate. Through ritual dance, live music, poetic texts, and visual symbols inspired by the Maya worldview, Canoes of Ceiba and Salt reveals the symbolism of the color red, salt as an expression of human labor, and the ceiba as the axis of the Maya cosmos.
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