Tour the Coba Ruins: Part of Mexico’s Riviera Maya Tour
Mexico is a breathtaking place. From the extraordinary color of native birds and flora, to remnants of ancient civilizations dating back to the 7th century, traveling there offers unexpected joys on every step of your journey.
What might it be like to experience that journey firsthand? Let Caravan be your guide, and discover the Mexico Riviera tour of a lifetime.
Ancient Civilizations. Natural Wonders. Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Experience the majesty of the Coba Ruins—with the whole family!
The Coba Ruins are elaborate stonework structures, still-standing echoes of one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. Exploring the ancient roads and pyramids in the heart of the Yucatan jungle makes for a memorable adventure.
Caravan’s seamless, all-in-one tour makes the adventuring dream a reality for families, friends, and travel groups of all sizes.
Tour Your Way: Walk, Bike, or Tuk-Tuk
The ruins of Coba can be traversed on foot or by bike. But, the most popular mode of exploration is by tuktuk.
Most routes from the entrance to the Coba Ruins archaeological zone and the main attractions are 1 – 2 miles long. Walking or biking that distance in the heat isn’t tenable for many travelers—particularly for groups with children, older adults, and anyone using mobility aids.
Fortunately, tuk-tuk travel lets people enjoy the journey without risking exhaustion.
A tuk-tuk, also called an auto rickshaw, bici taxi, or pedaled tricycle, is a small, lightweight, typically electric two-passenger vehicle. Unlike regular cars, tuk-tuks can drive lightly on trails without damaging them.
By riding a tuk-tuk, a group can conserve energy, saving it up to explore the site up close.
Unlock Ancient Mayan Secrets With Historian Guides
Modern travelers are separated from Coba’s Mayan creators by millennia, culture, and language.
Fortunately, guides trained in the history and art of the ruins build bridges from our present to their past. No need to be Indiana Jones to illuminate the mysteries—anyone with an open mind can learn from expert guides.
Discover Nature’s Untamed Beauty In The Yucatan Jungle
The jungle of the Yucatan peninsula is home to a wondrous swath of flora, birds, and similarly colorful fauna. The journey through the ruins reveals vibrant jungle wildlife. Pay close attention, and you might catch blue bromeliads, jewel-toned aracari toucans, or even a curious Yucatan spider monkey.
Traversing Mexico’s Riviera Maya? Don’t Miss The Top 5 Wonders of The Coba Ruins
Explore ancient pyramids, roads, and art in one extraordinary tour
The Coba archaeological site covers over 30 square miles of jungle, interspersed with the ancient civilization’s ruins. While exploring, you’ll want to catch the most brilliant attractions the region has to offer. The best tours empower visitors to check all the boxes off this list.
Walk The Coba Sacbeob (The White Roads)
The sacbeob are causeways, ancient “highways” built to connect the city of Coba to other nearby hubs of Mayan civilization. The longest is a 100 km road from Coba to Yaxuná. The raised highways are forged in brilliant, bright white limestone, withstanding over a millennia of weather.
See Maya Stelae Sculptures Up Close
Stelea are stone sculptures built as monuments and historical records. There are over 70 still standing in the Coba Ruins, many in palaces. Some incorporate Mayan hieroglyphs, while others symbolically depict rulers and historical figures. Getting up close and personal revelals the intricate detail of these ancient artworks.
Explore Coba’s Ancient Structures: Macanxoc, Noloch Mul, and Conjuto Pinturas
Coba’s structures are the buildings and bridges of the ancient city’s three hubs: the spiritual center Macanxoc, the Noloch Mul pyramid and palace, and the Conjunto Pintuas’ painted lintels. Within these hubs, ruins of painting rooms, temples, sports arenas, and royal courts offer glimpses into the lost city’s long-hidden ways of life.
Climb The Ixmoja Pyramid
For many, climbing the Ixjoma Pyramid is the highlight of their Coba experience. At 42 m tall (138 feet), travelers can find the climb up its 120 steps a challenge. Yet, rising to meet the challenge is immediately rewarding. The view from the top is an extraordinary vista, laying out miles of jungle canopy before you.
Before You Go Home, Take a Dip In Nearby Cenotes
Cenotes are azure, underground springs. These watery hideaways are formed when limestone bedrock collapses into groundwater, forming semi-concealed, ethereal pools.
Cenotes are a lovely, refreshing natural feature of the Yucatan Peninsula. While there aren’t any within the Coba Ruins’ archaeological site itself, there are three within 6-7 km:
- Cenote Tankach-Ha
- Cenote Multum-ha
- Cenote Choo-ha
Each one is less than a 15-minute drive away. And, rare even among cenotes, these natural pools are near-completely enclosed within the caves.
Enjoy An Adventure In The Coba Ruins, With Caravan
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