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Zona Arqueológica de Cobá
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The ancient city of Coba offers a glimpse of the Maya civilization through monumental ruins and intricate engravings. Explore the site by walking through tree-lined paths, riding a rented bike, or hiring a tricycle taxi. You can also climb to the top of the 138-foot-tall Ixmoja Pyramid, one of the tallest in the Yucatan Peninsula, and enjoy the fantastic views of the jungle. Before leaving, stop to recharge and grab a snack at the Coba village. This archaeological site can be easily reached from Tulum and Valladolid, making it a great day trip. You can also take a guided tour with an expert to learn more about its history. – Tripadvisor
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a wandering friend
St. Petersburg, FL219 contributions
A little disappointed
May 2023 • Friends
But there is no there's not really much to see with regards to physical ruins at coba. The main pyramid at the very end of the roadway has been blocked off and you no longer can climb it. I would definitely recommend hiring the locals to give you a bike ride through the site being that they only make about 180 pesos a day. The bicycle or tricycle costs $10 us and it's definitely worth it. Get there early in the morning because the tour buses will show up about 10:00 or 10:30. Bathroom beverages and food is available on site
Written May 28, 2023
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Jane K
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
Terrific archaeological marvel
Feb 2023
Though you can no longer climb the pyramid [good!], this is still a remarkable site, with a lot of different structures uncovered and signposted. The site is not all cleared, so even on a hot and sunny day, it is more pleasant than you'd expect. There are knowledgeable guides for hire and bike-taxis to help your sore feet get back to the parking lot. Have a wonderful fruit juice (agua fresca) or fresh coconut water (coco frio) once you are done. Eat in one of the local restaurants you passed on the way in. Stop at some of the local cenotes (these are inside... exciting) for a cool-off. A wonderful half-day trip!
Written May 3, 2023
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Abbey S
Bend, OR3 contributions
"Average"
Mar 2023 • Family
I went here on a tour with Tulum, Coba, and cenotes. I think the pyramids and other architecture were cool and Eddy on our tricycle thing that we rented was nice and helpful.
Written April 22, 2023
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Elaine Marie S
Duluth, GA56 contributions
Great experience and highly recommended
Apr 2023 • Couples
There is so much fascinating history here! You can spend a few hours or all day exploring. We opted to rent a tricycle cab and it was the best $8 spent! It is the jungle so although shaded, but it gets quite hot. The breeze from the ride was welcomed. This is a great place to experience and much less crowded than Tulum. We visited in April 2023 and one can no longer climb Nohoch Mul Pyramid. It is still worth the visit and impressive!
Written April 14, 2023
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Dan M
Mexico City, Mexico101 contributions
Positively surprised
Apr 2023
The whole Coba archeological site is HUGE. I do recommend hiring a tricycle or renting a bicycle to move around; otherwise, the visit will be very long. The advantage of the tricycle is that you will not have to do any pedaling. The pyramids in general are not rebuilt as is the case in Chichen Itza, this is an actual ruin. Hiring a guide or being part of a tour is worth it. You will get explanations beyond what is written on the plaques. The trip through the jungle is not as hot as expected, because of the tree cover and the roads are very well maintained.

At the time of writing, access to climbing the pyramid was closed because the government technically closed the ruins because of the pandemic and have not reopened yet. However, the archeological site's grounds are owned by the Mayan people, so they are accessible.
Written April 10, 2023
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Danaike
185 contributions
Charming Maya site hidden in the jungle
Apr 2023 • Couples
Beautifully maintained and preserved Maya site. As a lot of the site remains untouched and you can get the feeling of it “just being discovered” it is also less touristic. We arrived in the morning and felt like having the place fully to ourselves. The distance between sites is spread out so you will be walking a lot! Alternatively you cal rent a bike or choose to be biked around the park!
Written April 10, 2023
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Tampaite
Tampa, FL100 contributions
Coba ruins a must on your checklist
Mar 2023
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 plus they have a trike for two-adults

Detailed review of our trip here ->

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g150807-i8-k14329922-Cancun_Trip_Report_March_2023-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html#117008320

The walk is about 30min so bring a hat and cold water since there are several mini ruins (buildings) that you can visit.

Note: you are no longer allowed to climb, contrary to what the videos online say and apparently, no climbing is enforced since last hurricane in 2018

Overall, would highly recommend visiting it
Written April 5, 2023
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Lifou T
London, UK257 contributions
don't skip it!
Mar 2023
This a great place, and I'd highly recommend combining Coba and Ek Balaam in a day-trip, and skipping Chitchen Itza which now resembles Disneyland.

Coba is smaller than a lot of other Mayan ruins in Yucatan but has a really nice vibe and is guaranteed to be less crowded than Chitchen Itza.

Sad that the structured can no longer be climbed.
Written March 30, 2023
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AirSchis
Vancouver, Canada923 contributions
Huge Mayan site!
Mar 2023
Well worth the long drive or trip from anywhere on the Yucatan. We rented a car to drive there. 60 pesos for parking. 100 pesos each for the entrance fee. We walked a little more than 6 kms to cover the entire site. You can rent a bike, be driven around by a bike or other options if you don't want to walk. Also, you can rent a guide to provide a commentary on the many Mayan ruins you will find here. A huge site with of course the tall pyramid that we all want to see. It is Tamcach-Ha. Wow, very impressive and very tall. Yes a disappointment that we could not climb it, but those are the new rules. There are a couple of guys guarding to ensure you don't try to climb it. There are restroom facilities at the entrance and a restaurant. You can guide yourself by following a map. Very natural setting.
Written March 29, 2023
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Christopher L
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Can’t climb anything
Mar 2023 • Friends
Can’t climb *anything* now. Without that sort of connection, you are left stating from a distance at a bunch of broken stone. What a waste of an amazing site.
Written March 29, 2023
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