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Maya Coba ruins tour with pyramid, ceremony and cenote swim

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£117.00

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

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

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.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Traditional lunch
Cenote swim

What to remember

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

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

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

What people say about this experience

Vakantieganger
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Boeiende gids. Oog voor locale gebruiken. Respect voor omgeving. Gids Raoul, vertelde boeiend en was erg goed geïnformeerd. Mooie excursie . Zeker een ...
Kirsten
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide Roger made the experience enjoyable and fun, he told us everything there was to know about Maya Coba
Essv28
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We had an amazing day with Raul our guide we witnessed and took part in a very authentic Mexico and swimming in the cenote, was just out of this world ...
Stu
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Tattoofairy
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Enjoyed the tour, history lesson from Raul the guide. The meal was more than I expected, was delicious. My only bug bear was the cenote visit. It woul ...
maryusherwhite@gmail.com
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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