Tulum & Cobá with Cenote
Cobá is a large Mayan city hidden in the jungle between two lagoons, about 45 minutes from Tulum. It was connected to other cities by a network of raised white roads called sacbés.
About Cobá
Cobá is a large Mayan city hidden in the jungle between two lagoons, about 45 minutes from Tulum. It was connected to other cities by a network of raised white roads called sacbés.
Its tallest pyramid, Nohoch Mul, rises above the trees. Visitors walk or rent bikes along the jungle paths between the groups of buildings, the ball court and the carved stelae.
Our recommended tour is "Tulum & Cobá with Cenote" (Tulum + Cobá + cenote · 12 h). Book it online with our partner GetYourGuide, or ask us on WhatsApp for a private trip.
Tulum & Cobá with Cenote
| Price on GetYourGuide | from $59 USD |
| Duration | 12 h |
| Departure | Hotel pickup in Cancun |
Included
- Round-trip transport with Cancun hotel pickup
- Certified professional guide
- Cenote entrance ticket
- Guided swim through cave system
- Buffet lunch
- Tequila & chocolate tasting
Good to know
- Archaeological site fees (about $44 USD) are usually paid on the day
- Wear comfortable shoes: there is a lot of walking
- Bring cash for bike rental at Cobá
History of Cobá
Cobá is in the north of Quintana Roo, in the jungle between two lagoons, about two and a half hours by road from Cancun and 45 minutes from Tulum.
The city covered more than 70 km², with monumental buildings, smaller groups and a large network of sacbés, raised white stone roads that joined its groups to each other and to other cities: the longest runs about 100 km to Yaxuná, in Yucatán. More than 30 carved stelae have been found, recording the deeds of its rulers. Cobá controlled the north of today's Quintana Roo until its power declined and new cities rose on the Caribbean coast, such as Tulum and Muyil.
In the Cobá Group stands La Iglesia (the Church), named by local farmers who still bring offerings and light candles before its stela. This pyramid has nine levels with rounded corners and is about 22 m high; next to it is a ball court. The Paintings Group keeps traces of the murals that gave it its name.
The great pyramid of Nohoch Mul ("big mound" in Mayan), about 42 m high, is the tallest in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula; today it can no longer be climbed. Wear comfortable shoes and bring mosquito repellent: the walks between groups are long, and you can also rent a bicycle or a bike taxi.
Cobá
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