Nayeli Aparicio, owner of MexicArte located just inside the arch, was part of the Travesia Sagrada Maya – Sacred Canoe Journey to Cozumel. Two other Akumaleños, Gustavo and Eduardo, also participated in the end of May event.
According to Nayeli, 35 canoes with 10 rowers each made it from Xcaret to Chankanab in less than 6 hours. The group spent the night on Cozumel and made the return trip next day in less than 4½ hours. Nayeli says it “was an incredible experience!”
