Hidden deep in the Yucatan jungle lies the ancient Maya city of Coba. On this cultural trip, you'll tour its ruins and discover the enigmatic Maya heritage, see a great pyramid, meet local villagers and swim in a sacred cenote. Valentina, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Coba was once a huge city, home to about 50,000 people at its height. Coba means “ruffled waters” because the city was located on two breezy lagoons. It's not as well known as Chichen Itza, so it tends to be quieter and more intimate to move around.'

We arrive early at Coba so that you can explore the site in the cooler hours and avoid the crowds. It's one of the more recently excavated sites in the Yucatan and was once one of the Maya's most important cities. Highlights include the Great Nohoch Mul Pyramid, that stands at more than 40 metres high, and stelae that show the powerful female leaders of ancient Coba. Valentina adds, ‘Coba's main pyramid is the biggest in the region. It's the hub of ancient paved “white roads” that fan out through the site. There are more than 50 of these roads in and around Coba. They were used for trade and communication.'

Next up is a visit to a Maya community, where villagers still live without running water or electricity. You'll meet some of the locals and find out more about their lives and traditions. Experience a Maya ceremony before enjoying a traditional lunch in a nearby restaurant. Finish off the day with a refreshing swim in a nearby cenote.

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It's a full day digging into ancient ruins, stories and traditions of the Mayan city of Coba
You'll meet local villagers and see a traditional Mayan ceremony with music, dancing and blessings
The Great Nohoch Mul Pyramid, standing over 40-meters tall, is a sight you that'll leave you gawping
You'll take a dip in a nearby cenote, a kind of sacred freshwater sinkhole that's unique to Mexico
Your expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of ancient Mayan culture with you

Tärkeä tietää

There is a MXP 100 fee for video camera use at the archaeological site
A contribution is made from each sale to a local sustainability project
Please note that climbing the pyramid is currently prohibited
Pick-ups are available from the following areas:- Cancun Hotel Zone- Costa Mujeres- Puerto Morelos- Playa del Carmen- Riviera Maya
If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pick-up, please provide the details at checkout.
Bring insect repellent
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring suitable footwear

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Eti
Matkusti puolison kanssa
17. maaliskuuta 2025
4.2
Yhdysvallat
Hyvää opaspalvelut. Huonoa oli englantilaisten hakeminen, vieminen,heidän odottaminen. Kulutimme turhaa aikaa tähän. Heille olisi voinut järjestää oman kuljetuksen. Nyt heidät siirrettiin sekä meno että paluu matkalla isosta bussista meidän pieneen.
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Claire
Matkusti puolison kanssa
17. joulukuuta 2025
5
Yhdysvallat
It's a great excursion, especially as you can now climb the Pyramid, and much safer than the last time I climbed it without the new stairs. Raul the tour guide was brilliant, he made the day.
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Ema68
Matkusti puolison kanssa
14. joulukuuta 2025
5
Yhdysvallat
Tres belle excursion et une des meilleures que l’on est faite ! Et un cenote vraiment magnifique contrairement aux autres que l’on ait fait à Tulum et chichen itza. Et en plus la possibilité de gravir les 118 marchers de la pyramide.
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Danielle
Matkusti puolison kanssa
14. joulukuuta 2025
4.6
Alankomaat
Het eten kon wat beter en schoner. Verder alles goed
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George McCutcheon
Matkusti puolison kanssa
13. joulukuuta 2025
3.4
Yhdysvallat
Raul was a poor leader. Our group was a mix of (mostly) English speakers and Spanish speakers - Raul seemed more comfortable when speaking to the Spanish speakers. His presentations were a confusing mix of English then Spanish back and forth - I found it difficult to focus on what was being said and got little out of the descriptions. Similarly, instructions when at the sites were unclear - and I was constantly unsure were I should be. The actual tour was good, the coach comfortable but spoilt.
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Andy martin
Matkusti ystävien kanssa
11. joulukuuta 2025
4.6
Yhdysvallat
The guide Raul was very entertaining and he knew his stuff.i thought the afternoon meal was below average at best.but overall happy with the itinerary

Hyvää opaspalvelut. Huonoa oli englantilaisten hakeminen, vieminen,heidän odottaminen. Kulutimme turhaa aikaa tähän. Heille olisi voinut järjestää oman kuljetuksen. Nyt heidät siirrettiin sekä meno että paluu matkalla isosta bussista meidän pieneen.

It's a great excursion, especially as you can now climb the Pyramid, and much safer than the last time I climbed it without the new stairs. Raul the tour guide was brilliant, he made the day.

Tres belle excursion et une des meilleures que l’on est faite ! Et un cenote vraiment magnifique contrairement aux autres que l’on ait fait à Tulum et chichen itza. Et en plus la possibilité de gravir les 118 marchers de la pyramide.

Het eten kon wat beter en schoner. Verder alles goed

Raul was a poor leader. Our group was a mix of (mostly) English speakers and Spanish speakers - Raul seemed more comfortable when speaking to the Spanish speakers. His presentations were a confusing mix of English then Spanish back and forth - I found it difficult to focus on what was being said and got little out of the descriptions. Similarly, instructions when at the sites were unclear - and I was constantly unsure were I should be. The actual tour was good, the coach comfortable but spoilt.

The guide Raul was very entertaining and he knew his stuff.i thought the afternoon meal was below average at best.but overall happy with the itinerary