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Coba Ruins

Riviera Maya, Cancun 36567, Mexico
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Ranked #3 of 80 attractions in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 475 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: These isolated Indian ruins, miles away from civilization, are the remains of one of the largest Mayan cities.
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Vancouver, BC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It was a great travel adventure. But very hot, make sure to wear a hat and bring lots of water as it takes a little to walk up to the Ruins itself. But all in all it was fabulous! More

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West Yorkshire, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We treked through the jungle to see the ancient sites and temples. The site was spectacular and i managed to climb the 120 odd steps. I think by the end of 2012 - nobody will be allowed the walk up. More

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Calgary, AB
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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We've visited Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and Tulum, but Coba is a much different site. So much has yet to be excavated that it feels as though the city is choosing to only reveal a small part of itself to the visitor, invoking a sense of mystery and wonder. We drove ourself there and hired a guide at the... More

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Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

In my opinion, the most important of the Mayan Ruins locally. Coba is Pre-Classic Mayan. Less than 4% has been uncovered. One of the few ruins you can still climb. There are two ball games in the compound. Rent a bicycle or hire a Mayan Limo (it is a tricycle with a guy pedalling you around). Bring some water and... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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We were only in Mexico for 5 days, so we did not have enough time to visit all the ruins. After reading the reviews (Tulum, Chichen Itza etc), we decided to visit Coba Ruins. Coba Ruins is the only one that allows you to climb up to the top of the pyramid. The view is fantastic! When you are there,... More

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Santa Rosa, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Look them up online...great staff, great trips. Eco friendly and give back to the communities More

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Chubbuck, Idaho
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

They have the only ruin that you can still climb which is a great experience! More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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I always rent a car so leave early you can go to COBA and upon your return stop in Tulum and have dinner at Playa Del Carmen. I have seen them evolve it does have one of the largest pyramids on the Yucatan pennisula and you can see the roads which they believe may have connected all the Mayan Cities.... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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What a great experience! We took the Coba AdvenTOUR with Xcapes tour guide Martin. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better than we could have imagined. We hiked to the top of Nohoch Mul and rode bikes in Coba and in Punta Laguna we zip-lined, canoed and rappelled into a cenote. The scenery was amazing and I'm... More

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

this was a good way to spend an hour for very little money! More

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