Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Discover the magic of the Riviera Maya in this guided tour to the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Coba and visit a sacred cenote.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Discover the magic of the Riviera Maya in this guided tour to the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Coba and visit a sacred cenote.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tulum Archaeological Site, Carretera Federal, Cancun – Chetumal Km 230, 307, Tulum 77780 Mexico
Tulum is an ancient Mayan city on a cliff overlooking the ocean. As your guide walks you through this 10th century city, you’ll admire its archaeological wonders such as Temple of Frescoes, the Temple of the God of Wind, and El Castillo.
Tulum’s uniqueness lies in its combination of historic ruins set against the backdrop of the crystal-blue Caribbean.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Coba, Carretera Federal Tulum 307, Coba 77793 Mexico
Coba is considered one of the most important cities in Mesoamerican history. During its peak between 500 and 900 A.D., Cobá was home for about 50,000 inhabitants, and also the central terminus where the Mayan system of roadways interconnected. These raised stone paths, called saucebox connect the buildings of Cobá and also connect it to other Mayan cities. The longest one runs 62 miles (100 kilometers) and reaches the city of Yaxuna.
Coba’s main pyramid, Nohoch Mul, is the tallest in the Yucatan at 137 feet (42 meters tall). Walk around or ride to the pyramid, then climb to the top for see panoramic views of the surrounding jungle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum, Carretera Tulum- Playa del Carmen, km 239 Ejido Jacinto Pat, Tulum 77780 Mexico
Next up is a visit to Cenote Casa Tortuga for a swim in the refreshing waters of Cenote Zapote. Cenotes are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula, natural sinkholes in limestone caves that were sacred to the ancient Maya people. You will then savor an authentic regional lunch buffet to recharge for the last stop of the day.
After the guided tour in the cave you will have lunch at the restaurant
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
