Coba is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Wikipedia
Coordinates: 20°29′24″N 87°43′55″W / 20.49000°N 87.73194°W
Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Region: Yucatán Peninsula
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What is Coba famous for?
Coba's claim to fame is the largest network of stone causeways in the ancient Mayan world, called sacbes (white roads). Over 50 of these roads have been discovered at the site, with 16 of them open to the public.
Jan 16, 2024
Is it worth visiting Coba?
As it is strategically located in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, surrounded by exuberant jungles and miles away from the Caribbean coast, this destination is the perfect place to visit. To be more precise, the town of Coba is located in the northwest of the state of Quintana Roo, within the municipality of Tulum.
What does Coba mean in Mayan?
Coba means 'waters stirred by the wind', an appropriate Mayan name as this settlement is surrounded by two large lagoons. For many years Coba was an ignored piece of Mayan history due to its location.
What country is Coba in?
Cobá, ancient Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula, now in northeastern Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Jan 16, 2024 · The largest pyramid at Coba is called Ixmoja, part of the Nohoch Mul group of buildings. The pyramid is 42 meters (138 feet) tall and was the ...
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