Took a little road trip to the Maya ruins of Coba, about an hour and a half south of here. Built in about 500 AD., it has the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan at 137 feet offering a spectacular view. This photo is from a postcard that was obviously taken from an airplane. 
It is estimated that at the height of the civilization there were 50,000 inhabitants. There were many unexcavated areas that you could walk around in so it didn't feel so touristy. You can also rent bicycles as it is a large site. Also one is allowed to climb the pyramid which is not allowed anymore in some other ruin sites like ChichenItza and Tulum.
It is estimated that at the height of the civilization there were 50,000 inhabitants. There were many unexcavated areas that you could walk around in so it didn't feel so touristy. You can also rent bicycles as it is a large site. Also one is allowed to climb the pyramid which is not allowed anymore in some other ruin sites like ChichenItza and Tulum. 
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