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Coba is home to some of the largest and tallest Mayan pyramid temples in all of Mexico. What makes these temples even more exciting than just their height is the fact that you can climb some of them.
Unlike other famous Mayan ruins like those at Chichen Itza and Tulum, visitors at Coba can actually climb the 120 stone steps of the tallest 42-meter-tall pyramid to get a taste of what it might have been like in this Mayan city hundreds of years ago.
Climbing the Ixmoja, the tallest pyramid in Coba, might be the highlight of this site and the reason many come here, but it is not the only draw. Coba is only a one-hour drive from Tulum, so it makes for a great second Mayan ruins site to visit for those staying in Tulum.
This site is also huge, as it was once home to 50,000 inhabitants. There are several tall pyramids to explore and learn about in this vast complex, even though some parts of this ancient city have yet to be restored.
Things we like:
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The tall pyramid structures are awe-inspiring -
This large Mayan City has lots to explore
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A short drive away from Tulum, making it great to combine with the oceanfront ruins
Things we don't like:
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The steps can get crowded, taking away from the aura -
It is hard to get a good picture since so many people climb the large temple
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Things we like:
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The tall pyramid structures are awe-inspiring
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This large Mayan City has lots to explore
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A short drive away from Tulum, making it great to combine with the oceanfront ruins
Things we don't like:
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The steps can get crowded, taking away from the aura
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It is hard to get a good picture since so many people climb the large temple
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