Coba is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The site is the nexus of the largest network of stone causeways of the ancient Maya world, and it contains many engraved and sculpted stelae that document ceremonial life and important events of the Late Classic Period of Mesoamerican civilization. The adjacent modern village bearing the same name, reported a population of 1,278 inhabitants in the 2010 Mexican federal census.
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- Coba1.6 km from Coba 2 min
- Mexico City1,197 km 20 h 45
- Tijuana3,191 km 55 h 19
- Iztapalapa1,192 km 20 h 39
Nearest airports
- TQOFelipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTulum36 km
- CZMCozumel International AirportCozumel83 km
- CUNCancún International AirportCancún108 km
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Coba?
Coba is near Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
How far is Coba from Coba?
About 2 km in a straight line.
When is the best time to visit Coba?
The weather is best in December–February.
Which airport is closest to Coba?
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO), about 36 km away.