Cobá Ruins & Jungle Cenote Tour
Overview
Cobá feels very different from the coastal ruins. This ancient Maya city lies in thick jungle between two lagoons, inland from Tulum, and much of it is still covered by forest. It sits at the centre of the largest network of stone causeways in the Maya world. These raised white roads, called sacbeob, run out in every direction, and the longest stretches more than 100 km west to Yaxuná.
With a guide, follow the shaded paths past carved stelae and a ball court with its stone rings still in place. Then, on foot or by bike, head to Nohoch Mul, the site's great pyramid, which rises 42 metres above the forest. After being closed to climbers for several years, it reopened for climbing in late 2025 with a wooden staircase. The view from the top reaches across the unbroken green canopy to the lagoons.
Afterwards, cool off in one of the cenotes around Cobá village, and many tours also stop for lunch with a local family or in a Maya community.
Highlights
- Maya city in the jungle between two lagoons
- Nohoch Mul pyramid, 42 metres tall
- Ancient sacbé causeways and carved stelae
- Ball court with its stone rings
- Swim in a nearby cenote
What's included
- Return transport from Riviera Maya and Cancún hotels
- Licensed guide
- Cobá entrance
- Cenote entrance
- Lunch (on most tours)
- Bike or bike-taxi hire inside the site
- Drinks
- Tips
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Itinerary
Frequently asked questions
Climbing reopened in late 2025 using a wooden staircase. Access can change, so we'll confirm it before you travel.
The main groups are spread out along jungle paths. You can walk, hire a bike, or ride in a bike taxi.
Yes. Many suppliers offer a Tulum and Cobá day, and we can tailor it for you.
