Coba Mayan Ruins covers an immense area of some 50 square km.  The ancient city was begun in A.D. 600, and thousands of Maya are believed to have lived here during the Classic period.  Coba is estimated to have had 50,000 inhabitants at its peak time of civilization. Archaeologists are convinced that it will prove to be one of the largest Mayan excavations on the Yucatan Peninsula.  More than 5,000 mounds have yet to be uncovered.

Coba is situated in the jungle, 90 km east of Chichen Itza and 40 km west of the Caribbean Sea. All along the paths are mounds overgrown with vines, trees, and flowers.  The fact that the jungle hasn't been cleared away here nor all the mounds uncovered adds a feeling of discovery to your visit.  The main pyramid is 138 feet tall, which is the highest in the Yucatan peninsula.  A typical tour to Coba includes a tour to Tulum or an adventure in a Cenote as well, so you can hit two ancient sites in one day!

The travel time from Playa del Carmen to Coba Mayan Ruins is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.  Tours of Coba start at about $70 and can go to $275 depending on the tour.