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Coba

Pre-Columbian Maya site in the northeastern Yucatán peninsula

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Overview

Cobá (pronounced koh-BAH, with the stress on the second syllable) is a large ruined city of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is about 90 km east of the Maya site of Chichen Itza, about 40 km west of the Caribbean Sea, and 44 km northwest of the site of Tulum, with which it is connected by a modern road.

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Sleep2 places

Coqui Coqui Coba Residences & SpaM$5000
Papolchac
Upscale luxury hotel for the demanding guest. Rustic ambiance with stone walls, walkways, and patios. Some rooms have fireplaces, some have his and her bathtubs. Gourmet dining in the restaurant or served in your room. Parking available, WiFi.
Price
M$5000
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Carretera Costera Laguna Lado Sur
Phone
+52 984 168 1600
Website
coquicoqui.com
Hotel Itza CobaM$1000 (Jan 2024)
Comfortable moderate hotel with modern amenities and spacious rooms. Breakfast is available. Hammocks available in rooms. Swimming pool on site. WiFi available.
Price
M$1000 (Jan 2024)
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Calle 7, esquina con Calle 6
Phone
+52 984 160 9947

Getting there and around

Getting there

You can drive to Cobá from Tulum (approx. 45 minutes). The 2-lane road passes through several small Mexican villages where you can stop for a bite to eat or to buy some local handicrafts.

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Getting around

The distance from the entrance to the main pyramid is over 2 km.

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UnderstandCobá is a well-explored and documented but lightly developed archaeological site deep in the Yucatan jungle. Temperatures are usually hot and humidity is often very high.

Get inYou can drive to Cobá from Tulum (approx. 45 minutes). The 2-lane road passes through several small Mexican villages where you can stop for a bite to eat or to buy some local handicrafts.

Get aroundThe distance from the entrance to the main pyramid is over 2 km.

SeeThe site consists of a large complex of ruins, only a small portion of which have been cleared from the jungle and restored by archaeologists.

DoThree cenotes are located about 3 km from the archaelogical site. Stop and take a swim in the underground pools for a refreshing Mayan way to cool off.

BuyThere is a small pueblo near the ruins, with some restaurants and small shops selling local crafts. The Yucatan Maya are best known for their woven handcrafts, including hats, baskets, birdcages, and furniture.

EatAt the entrance to the ruins and at the Nohoc Mul group, cold beverages and snacks can be purchased.

SleepSeveral small hotels are available in the local pueblo, some within walking distance of the archaeological site.

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