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Zona Arqueologica de Coba, Coba

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Marvel at centuries-old architecture with a visit to Zona Arqueologica de Coba, whose name means "water stirred by wind" in Mayan. Home to the tallest Mayan pyramid located in modern-day Mexico, which stands at 40 m (130 ft), the archaeological site showcases the ingenuity of ancient architects. Experience a steep climb to the top of the pyramid, where you can catch various views over the site. Take a tour to learn about the cultural and scientific achievements of the Mayan people, who were the first to acknowledge the importance of the number zero in mathematics. Use our Coba trip itinerary site to visit Zona Arqueologica de Coba on your trip to Coba, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • Took the 45 minute tour with guide William. Friendly and helpful; kids were engaged and the history and background were fascinating. Worth the extra fee for the guide, since there are really no... 
    Took the 45 minute tour with guide William. Friendly and helpful; kids were engaged and the history and background were fascinating. Worth the extra fee for the guide, since there are really no...  more »
  • We visited Coba during March 2023, drove straight from our hotel in Cancun. Weather was hot but mild and we decided to walk the entire way with kids rather than bike, renting a bike is the way to go....  more
    We visited Coba during March 2023, drove straight from our hotel in Cancun. Weather was hot but mild and we decided to walk the entire way with kids rather than bike, renting a bike is the way to go....  more »
  • First time we booked a private tour guide and well worth it. Our guide, Jorge Moo was fantastic. Great to learn about the ruins in a friendly and relaxed manner, and the other upside is these ruins... 
    First time we booked a private tour guide and well worth it. Our guide, Jorge Moo was fantastic. Great to learn about the ruins in a friendly and relaxed manner, and the other upside is these ruins...  more »
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  • Lovely ruins, it was worth to come I definitely recommend if you’re near by is worth to visit. We were amazed with the kindness of the guy that took us on the bike, he taught us some words in Mayan and the history of the ruins. Big ruins there’s plenty of space to go around.
  • Very nice place. It's nice that it's almost entirely in the shade, but it's still a walk of about 3-4 km. In this heat, I recommend renting a bike. They offer them for about 150-200 pesos. We didn't and we regretted it. It was possible to miss it, but in that heat it was possible to take it.
  • Beautiful place full of history. There are so much details that you could easily spend at least 5 hours to inspect most of the site. You wouldn't have check everything out. One of the most impressive archeological site in the area. Luckily it was not too crowded when we were there in the afternoon. Also no need to go from the first pyramids to the other with a bike. They will convince you that it is far away but if you are healthy and can walk 20-30 minutes you won't need it. If you are driving there, it is pretty easy from Valladolid, the road is in great condition and you do not even need a GPS, everything is well indicated. Parking was 80 pesos.
  • Lovely ruins to visit, costs 100 pesos (and 60 pesos for parking). The archeological site is very big and into the jungle. You can rent a bicycle or go via tricycle taxi. The local guides are very nice. You cannot climb the pyramid anymore.
  • The whole place is awesome, a gem in the jungle. Be prepared to walk a lot, though! Which is totally worth it!!! For those who prefer, there are bikes for different ages. There are also rickshaws waiting at different sites. Really beautiful!

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