Coba
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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Is Coba older than Chichen Itza?
Coba is much older than similar Mayan sites at Tulum and Chichen Itza.
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.
What is Coba known for?
The site is the nexus of the largest network of stone causeways of the ancient Maya world, and it contains many engraved and sculpted stelae that document ceremonial life and important events of the Late Classic Period (AD 600–900) of Mesoamerican civilization.
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.
Coba (Spanish: Cobá) is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The site is the nexus of the largest ...
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Jan 23, 2022 · The ancient city of Coba offers a glimpse of the Maya civilization through monumental ruins and intricate engravings.
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