History & Heritage

Maya Coba ruins tour with pyramid, ceremony and cenote swim

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135,00 €

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Idiomas: Alemán, Danish, Inglés, Finnish, Francés, Neerlandés, Norwegian, Polaco, Sueco

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Duración: more than 8 hours

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De acuerdo con nuestro compromiso con el turismo sostenible, todas las excursiones National Geographic Day Tours cumplen los criterios del Consejo Mundial de Turismo Sostenible, y una parte de los ingresos de estas visitas se destina a la National Geographic Society para financiar la investigación y programas sostenibles en todo el mundo.

Ventajas

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

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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.

Incluye

Transport
Guide
Traditional lunch
Cenote swim

Importante

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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4,6 /5

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Lee
Verified booking
5
24 de octubre de 2025
Viajó con un grupo de amigos
Raul made our day a really good experience with his fun approach and knowledge of the ruins and Mayan culture.
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Mexico Vacation JM
Verified booking
4.2
8 de octubre de 2025
Viajó en pareja
The TUI rep at the hotel said he couldn't charge our card in GBP (we have done so previously) and we had to pay in Mexican peso which cost us about £20 more in charges and conversions. Will use the online booking in future which is a shame as this will eventually make the traditional TUI reps roles redundant. The trip was great although over priced.
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ATC
Verified booking
4.6
4 de octubre de 2025
Viajó en pareja
Guide was superb full of historical information. Food a bit poor
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The Lanes
Verified booking
5
2 de octubre de 2025
Viajó con la familia
Our guide Raoul was extremely knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed his role. We ended the day with a greater understanding of the Mayan people. Swimming in the cenote was an unforgettable experience.
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Les and Ree
Verified booking
4.2
2 de octubre de 2025
Viajó en pareja
Enjoyed the ruins and the history of everything. Although I didn’t swim in the underground pools I found it to be quite spectacular
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alwizuk
Verified booking
5
2 de octubre de 2025
Viajó solo
It was an adventure as well as site seeing

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