Coba Ruins, Cenote Choo-Ha & Tankach-Ha Tour – Full Day

If you’re all beached out in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, and want a change in pace, why not spend a day discovering the history of the ancient Maya civilization? Explore the Coba ruins, including the Great Pyramid of Coba, and wonder at the stunning stalagmites and stalactites at two cenotes.

Coba: Our first stop of the day is the Coba ruins. Meaning ‘water stirred by wind’, archaeologists claim that Coba is one of the most important ruin sites and was one of the largest cities of the Mayan Classic Period. We’ll walk and bike around the large network of stone causeways and take in the architecture and engraved stone slabs that document important events in Maya history.

“Our stroll around the Coba site was breath-taking… Just walking in the entrance, you quickly get an idea as to how so many of the Mayan towns were quickly swallowed up by the jungle with the way trees were growing up through the ruins.” – Jonathan, USA

Nohoch Mul: After exploring and learning about the Maya history and culture, we’ll head to Nohoch Mul, the highest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. Dubbed ‘The Great Pyramid of Coba’, Nohoch Mul actually means ‘big hill’ in Mayan and is a 40-meter pyramid that boasts stunning, panoramic views of the area.

Cenote Choo-Ha: Having looked our fill at the ruins of Coba, we’ll make our way to the nearby cenote Choo-Ha. This natural pool within a cave of limestone rock is notable for its craggly stalagmites hanging from the cave ceiling. It also houses a shallow crystal clear pool that is perfect for a quick and refreshing dip.

“Stunning setting with stalactites and stalagmites, and areas to relax. The water is super refreshing. The rock formations were awesome… Would definitely go back.” – Antonio, USA

Cenote Tankach-Ha: Right next to cenote Choo-Ha is Cenote Tankach-Ha. This underground cenote is similar to its neighbor, but with deeper pools that make it a great place to swim and snorkel. There are also diving platforms to jump from.

After swimming in the cenotes, we’ll stop for lunch before boarding our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and making our way back to Cancun and Playa del Carmen.