Coba is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Wikipedia
Coordinates: 20°29′24″N 87°43′55″W / 20.49000°N 87.73194°W
Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Region: Yucatán Peninsula
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What is Coba famous for?
Coba's claim to fame is the largest network of stone causeways in the ancient Mayan world, called sacbes (white roads). Over 50 of these roads have been discovered at the site, with 16 of them open to the public.
Jan 16, 2024
What does Coba mean in Mayan?
Coba means 'waters stirred by the wind', an appropriate Mayan name as this settlement is surrounded by two large lagoons. For many years Coba was an ignored piece of Mayan history due to its location.
Is Coba, Mexico worth visiting?
Are the Coba ruins worth it? We consider the Coba ruins totally worth a visit, especially if you are staying in Tulum which is only 1 hour away.
Is Coba bigger than Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza – Chichen Itza is 10 square km (4 square miles). Coba – The total settled area at Coba is roughly 80 square kilometers (50 miles), much of which has not been excavated.
Jan 16, 2024 · The largest pyramid at Coba is called Ixmoja, part of the Nohoch Mul group of buildings. The pyramid is 42 meters (138 feet) tall and was the ...