Maya Coba ruins tour with pyramid, ceremony and cenote swim
Excursions & day trips

Maya Coba ruins tour with pyramid, ceremony and cenote swim

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 547 reviews
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£117.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
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.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Traditional lunch
  • check 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
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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

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 547 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

4.7/5

Value for money

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Service

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  • Peter

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Tui-Guide Steffi war super. Sie hat uns prima betreut. Sehr aufmerksam und professionell. Wir haben uns unter ihrer Führung sehr wohl gefühlt. Di ...

  • Bumblebox

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guided tour through Coba was very interesting, our tour guide shared a lot of information about the history of the place. It was a shame that the ...

  • ACN

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip, expensive though

  • Christian

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Older traveller

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide Raoul was excellent, helpful & very knowledgable with his Mayan history.. He kept the party together during the walking part of our tour e ...

  • Lary

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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