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Coba Ruins self-guided audio tour

Free cancellation
Place: Cancun
Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization that has fascinated archaeologists for centuries
  • Scale an ancient Mayan pyramid at one of the last remaining sites which allows visitors to climb these stairs
  • Walk the ancient streets of a long-lost city and listen to the story of how this advanced civilization rose and fell
  • Learn the secret meanings behind the animal imagery used in ancient Mayan artwork

What to expect

On this self-guided walking tour of Coba, you'll start by hearing the story of how the Mayan advanced civilization rose and fell. You’ll get to know some of the little-known facts about the unique trees found in these ruins, and what importance they held in ancient Mayan society.

Start from the ball court, a site likely used for ceremonial purposes, to depict a struggle between dark and light. Pretty high stakes for a ball game!

See La Iglesia Pyramid and the Crossroads Pyramid, an example of an unusual twist on the usual Mayan architecture. You’ll notice the surprisingly-intact network of ancient roads crisscrossing the site. The next major landmark is the Pyramid of the Painted Lintel. This impressive limestone structure was once painted in bright colors, and you can still find traces of those colors if you know where to look.

Learn all about the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Mayans, as well as the infamous calendar by which they tracked the passage of years. Find yourself at the foot of the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, the second-largest Mayan pyramid in the entire world. But what’s better than admiring a pyramid like this from the bottom? Climbing to the top! Scale the 120 steps and survey the Coba Ruins from a whole new perspective.

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Important to know

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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What’s included

Self-guided tour via the app

Map on your phone

Written text explanations

Audio guide

What’s not included

Entrance fees

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Restaurant "El Faisán", Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba 175, 77793 Q.R., Mexico

Meeting point:

The tour begins at the Restaurant "El Faisán" entrance. Be sure to check your email to download the Action Tour Guide app before you begin driving. Enter your unique password and access your self-guided tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464