Coba & Tulum

Discover the most important Mayan Archeological Sites of northern Quintana Roo – Coba and Tulum. Both archeological sites are located close to the resorts on the Riviera Maya – Tulum on the sea, and Coba inland. After meeting your guide and driver at the hotel, the first stop will be Coba, approximately a 1.5 hour drive. Upon arrival and before entering the site, your guide will explain the historical importance of Coba, including the persistence of Mayan culture in the area (the locals still speak the Mayan dialect). After the visit, continue to some of the area’s best-kept secrets, the amazing network of underground cenotes. Because the limestone shelf of the Yucatan Peninsula is flat and porous, there are no above-ground rivers. Instead, rain and inland streams runs underground through a network of subterranean rivers that crisscross the region. Cool off from the Coba tour with a swim, then continue to lunch by Coba Lake, after which you’ll take a thirty-minute drive to Tulum. Tulum’s pre-Hispanic name was Zama, which means “dawn”; most archeologists believe this is due to Tulum’s geographic location, perched on a cliff looking eastwards upon the Caribbean Sea, allowing for a full appreciation of the sunrise. Following the tour at Tulum, you can either return to your hotel or explore the funky beach town by the same name.