EL CARACOL is a small shrine situated on the south point of the island of Cozumel, close to the lighthouse at Punta Celerain.

It's post-classic structure was built in two stages.  It has entrances on all four sides.  A unique feature is a miniature shrine on top.  The cupola is hollow and has four lines of conch shell trumpets (caracoles) embedded into it in such a manner that they sound in a strong wind.

This particular aspect indicated an association of this building with the god Kukulcan (feathered serpent).