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Sight Cobá, Tulum

Cobá

A sight in Cobá, Tulum, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Cobá in Cobá, Tulum
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Why go

Maya city in the jungle with a big pyramid and bike paths.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Tulum, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Cobá
Price
$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

On these curated routes

Cobá is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Tulum

Another curated sight in Tulum. See the full Tulum guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Tulum run from 27°C in January to 31°C in May; October is usually the wettest month. For Cobá itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Tulum from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tulum weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Cobá, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
77793 Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Coordinates
20.48978, -87.72943
Destination
Tulum, Quintana Roo

Cobá: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cobá?

Plan on about 3 hours at Cobá. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cobá?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent bikes or tricycle taxis; climbing the pyramid isn't allowed.

Where is Cobá?

Cobá is at 77793 Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico, in Cobá. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cobá?

Cobá appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Tulum.

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