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Coba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote SwimCoba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote Swim
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Coba Maya Ruins Tour with Lunch and Cenote Swim

Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: German, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover the ancient Maya city of Coba with this exclusive tour
  • See Coba's Great Pyramid, the tallest in the region at over 40m tall
  • Visit a nearby village for a Maya ceremony and to meet the locals
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch and stop for a cooling swim in a sacred cenote
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of ancient Maya culture

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

What to expect

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.

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Important to know

  • 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
  • Bring insect repellent
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring suitable footwear
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What’s included

Transport

Guide

Traditional lunch

Cenote swim

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145