Cobá

Archaeological site Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

What to expect

Coba is an ancient Maya city located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, surrounded by two large lagoons. The site features a network of stone causeways, known as sacbeob, with the longest one running over 100 kilometers westward to the site of Yaxuna. The main pyramid, Nohoch Mul, is the tallest in the Yucatan Peninsula, standing at 42 meters high. Visitors can explore the site, which includes three settlements, two ball courts, and the opportunity to climb the pyramid. The site is estimated to have had over 50,000 inhabitants at its peak and was an important center of trade and commerce. The name Coba means 'waters stirred by the wind' and the site is a great place to visit for those interested in history, culture, and nature

Plan your family visit to the Cobá with these blog insights 👇

Family trip to Mexico: the best

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Cobá, an ancient Mayan city in Yucatan, with a network of roads connecting the different structures, and the opportunity to climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the ancient city, climbing the Nohoch Mul pyramid, and getting a great view of the surrounding jungle ✨

Riviera Maya: Top Things To Do With Kids To Have Fun & Chill

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Mayan ruins at Coba, including the pyramid, ball court, and other structures

Highlights: We enjoyed learning about the Mayan culture and history, and climbing the pyramid ✨

Road trip in Mexico: 15-day itinerary in the Yucatan

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Coba ruins by bike and climbed the 42-meter-high Nohoch Mul pyramid. We enjoyed a swim in the Aktun Zot cenote, which has a cave with bats hanging above the water

Highlights: The kids loved biking through the Coba ruins and seeing the bats in the Aktun Zot cenote. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the site and the chance to learn about Mayan history ✨