Coba
 

coba in quintana roo state, mexicoCoba is an important archaeological site in the State of Quintana Roo located in the southeastern part of Mexico.

Coba is connected to the rest of Quintana Roo state by a zacbe or a system of ceremonial roads.

A stone cylinder weighing approximately 5 tons was found near the Coba surroundings and was probably used for levering the sacred roads.

In Coba you can see the interesting work of three architectural groups:

  • The Coba

  • The Nonoch Mul

  • The Chucmuc Mul

Among the main constructions which you can find in Coba are:

  • The Castle (42m high)

  • The Steles, showing the feasts of ancient Maya governors

  • Mural paintings depicting mythological scenes

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Quinta Roo State
| Aktun Chen |  Akumal |  Bacalar  |  Banco Chinchorro  |  Botadero San Pastor  |  Cancun  |
|  Coba Archeological zone  |  Cozumel |  Chetumal  ۞ Capital City   |  Felipe Carrillo Puerto  |
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Holbox Island | Isla Mujeres  |  Kantunil Kin  |   Kohunlich Archeological Zone  |
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Laguna Chankanab|  Laguna Milagros |  Majahual  |  Playa del Carmen  |  Puerto Morelos  |
|  Tulum Archeological Zone  |  Xcaret |  Xel - Ha  |

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