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Mayan Inland Expedition from Tulum: Punta Laguna and Coba Ruins
1 day
About this activity
After hotel pickup in Tulum, head to Punta Laguna. Here, the community has wisely decided to participate in eco-tourism by promoting activities which are aimed towards the preservation of their culture and the land. You will enjoy the marvelous natural environment of this area as you hike the jungle, zipline and canoe down crystal clear waters. See the impressive lagoons, a cenote and a semi-deciduous jungle with trees of up to 100 feet. You'll also see and learn about the extraordinary bio-diversity of flora (over 300 species) and fauna (potential habitat for over 300 species of birds and many other species with a special protection status such as the Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Collared Peccary, White-tailed Deer, Red-brocket Deer, Agouti and many more).
Then, you'll head to Coba Ruins and enjoy a tour to explore this historical place. The early settlers of Cobá took advantage of a series of small lagoons to found their city; which was possibly the largest pre-Hispanic settlement of the Classic period in northern Yucatán. Learn how Cobá
flourished between 300-1000 AD, and see the five main architectural groups distributed around the lakes and connected by an impressive road network of sacbeoob (ancient causeways). See the temple known as Nohoch Mul which is about 42 meters tall (138 ft). Climb to the top and see the jungle like a green carpet covering an ancient city of 72 square kilometers (45 square miles). You'll also get to bike here before the tour is over.
After a great day of exploration, you'll be dropped-off back at your hotel.
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Then, you'll head to Coba Ruins and enjoy a tour to explore this historical place. The early settlers of Cobá took advantage of a series of small lagoons to found their city; which was possibly the largest pre-Hispanic settlement of the Classic period in northern Yucatán. Learn how Cobá
flourished between 300-1000 AD, and see the five main architectural groups distributed around the lakes and connected by an impressive road network of sacbeoob (ancient causeways). See the temple known as Nohoch Mul which is about 42 meters tall (138 ft). Climb to the top and see the jungle like a green carpet covering an ancient city of 72 square kilometers (45 square miles). You'll also get to bike here before the tour is over.
After a great day of exploration, you'll be dropped-off back at your hotel.
Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Professional archeological historian guide
- Bike ride in Coba
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica de Coba
- Entry/Admission - Nohoch Mul
- Entry/Admission - Punta Laguna Nature Reserve
Not included
- Extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum)
- 10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Bahía Puerto Principe and Puerto Aventuras. +$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen Colosio Street. +$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Colosio Street (North of Playa) del Carmen to Iberostar Grand Paraiso.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Don't Forget to Bring:
- Towel.
- Bathing Suit.
- Comfortable Shoes.
- Extra T-Shirt.
- Hat.
- Sun glasses.
- Camera.
- Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
- Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
65%
Adrenaline
25%
Reviews
The best trip we did all holiday. We met with an amazing guild to show us round the forest who's farther monitored the monkeys health and numbers so we saw wild monkeys at ease. all the trip was done at a easy pace. we had a fabulous time and the visit to Maguel's house was lovely we had a delicious meal to finish the day
A fantastic cultural experience. Andrea our tour guide was A+. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Take this tour!! If you want a day of adventure and activity and education and culture and amazement - I recommend this tour. Our tour guide was Tanya - she was great! Very friendly and welcoming from the moment we stepped into the van. She kept our small group of 6 very informed of our plans and schedule throughout the day. She was very knowledgeable and kind and fun. She provided us with fresh water and fruit and homemade nut/seed bars! We had a delicious homemade Mayan meal in a small village home from a native mayan family. This family is dedicated to the rehabilitation and preservation of all the native flora and fauna of the Yucatan environment. They have constructed pens/habitats for endangered and injured fauna and care for them until they can be safely returned to their natural land and live in the wild. This family is very passionate about this mission to preserve the land and animals that inhabit it with very little means. Very touching - they exude love and kindness!! Punta Laguna was an adventure also. a pleasant hike through the jungle and we saw spider monkeys and a howler monkey too! We did one zipline run over a lagoon - always exhilarating and canoed for just 10 min or so across the lagoon. If you are looking for a long canoe trip - this is NOT it! We met with a Shaman in the jungle who performed a brief cleansing ceremony prior to our entry into the sacred cenote. The cenote was interesting too. Very cold - be forewarned!! And bats in the cave too. Although we had on harnesses and we were lowered down approx. 20-30 feet into the cenote, we had to climb the rope ladder to get out. A good workout for those of us who like that sort of thing. Not an easy task especially since the ladder is wet a kind of slippery. Not for everyone! But we enjoyed it! All in all a great day! Only downside was Tanya aked for our email addresses so she could send us the pictures she took throughout the day, however, I never received an email from her. : Oh well, we took a lot of our own pictures!