Fletch1 Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hi, we are in Cozumel for the day from 10.00am to 10.00pm. I am interested in people's opinions on which is better to visit.......Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins, Tulum Mayan Ruins or Coba Mayan Ruins? We will probably do a ship tour, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Since all 3 are on the mainland I would only use a ship's tour. Coba and Chichen Itza are both farther away but larger and more impressive than Tulum. Tulum is closer, offers a great view of the water, and tours usually involve a stop at a nice beach area. Your call. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted August 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hi, we are in Cozumel for the day from 10.00am to 10.00pm. I am interested in people's opinions on which is better to visit.......Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins, Tulum Mayan Ruins or Coba Mayan Ruins? We will probably do a ship tour, If offered Coba,that that one. Should have plenty of time there. Chicken It za is a bit too far from Coz. people taking that excursion say you don't get enough time to see anything as the whole trip is mostly travel too and from. Hi, we are in Cozumel for the day from 10.00am to 10.00pm. I am interested in people's opinions on which is better to visit.......Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins, Tulum Mayan Ruins or Coba Mayan Ruins? We will probably do a ship tour, If offered Coba,that that one. Should have plenty of time there. Chicken It za is a bit too far from Coz. people taking that excursion say you don't get enough time to see anything as the whole trip is mostly travel too and from. Sent from my Acer Chromebook R11 (CB5-132T / C738T) using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidaNaPraia Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Chichen Itza would make for a grueling day, and lots of time on the bus. Our favorite ruin is Ek Balam, with a pyramid to climb, quite nearby CI, but the same time restraints hold. Coba also has a pyramid to climb and may be slightly closer to the island/Playa del Carmen. Tulum would be the closest of those mentioned. The location is spectacular, the history very interesting, but the ruins themselves, not so impressive as the others mentioned. You might contact a private transport/tour company like Yucatreks to see if they can get you to your ruin of choice and back with time to board the ship without stress. Because of the ferry leg, I too would probably advise the cruise excursion if you are risk adverse about being back on the ship on time. Have a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted August 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Coba - because it's wild and in the middle of a jungle. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarcruiser Posted August 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I don't think I'd do Chitzen Itza even with a ship sponsered tour. We did it through our all inclusive resort and it was a 15 hour day. Even if the ships tour cut it to 8 hours it would be fast and furious and exhausting in my opinion. I didn't realize how long of a day it would be or we wouldn't have done it but I'm glad we did. Bucket list item marked off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted August 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) I agree about Chichén Itza. Probably the most impressive of all (it's classified as one of the new wonders of the world), but the distance would make for a brutally long day. We've done Tulum and we enjoyed it immensely. The ruins aren't as impressive if you have visited other Mayan archaeological sites, but the location, atop a cliff overlooking the ocean makes the trip well worth it. It's just a different experience. One archeological site which is very easy to visit since it's in the island of Cozumel and which doesn't require a long ferry ride followed by a long bus ride (and back) are the Mayan Ruins of San Gervasio. You can easily do these ruins without an excursion (taxis can taken you there, or you can rent a jeep for the day and drive it yourself). The ruins aren't nearly as impressive as the ones found in the Mexican mainland, but we still enjoyed our day there thoroughly, specially since we were traveling with small children who'd never seen Mayan ruins before (and who would've probably lost their marbles if we'd taken them on the long trip to see the other ruins). They got too see a pyramid (although in a smaller scale) as well as other interesting ruins throughout the site. It's well laid out with easy to follow paths. Just food for thought if the long journey to any of the other sites is a deterrent. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited August 13, 2017 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Chichen Itza is the most famous. It's a very long day but worth it. So glad we did it ... but no desire to return ... once was enough. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks everyone for your replies....appreciate you taking the time. Can you climb the ruins at Chichen Itza and Coba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarcruiser Posted August 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks everyone for your replies....appreciate you taking the time. Can you climb the ruins at Chichen Itza and Coba? Chitzen Itza no you cannot. I would think Coba would be the same. The Mexican government is getting serious about preserving the ruins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted August 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We climbed the pyramid at Coba but it was some time ago - back in '10, I believe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted August 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Can you climb the ruins at Chichen Itza and Coba? As someone mentioned above, they have gotten more stringent about letting people climb the pyramids. All 3 sites that I've visited have been cordoned off to prevent people from climbing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NjoyNmytime Posted September 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm curious as to wether my 70 year old mom could manage Coba? She's never traveled so there's no doubt she would love see the ruins.How much walking? What's the terrain like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illiniwahoo Posted September 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2017 The celebrity excursion we are looking at still advertises that you can climb the pyramid at Coba. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted September 11, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The celebrity excursion we are looking at still advertises that you can climb the pyramid at Coba. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app So does the Princess shore excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted September 11, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Thanks to all for your valuable feedback and suggestions....Coba it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeko1 Posted September 11, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The ruins at chicken pizza are very impressive but the problem is you always need to be there very early in the morning Else the place is full of tourists and vendors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted September 12, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Yes, I would only do a Ship's Tour. I would like to see Tulum again, and spend some time on that beach there. But, since we don't dock until 10:00a.m. I just do not want to get back from an excursion that late. Would consider it if the excursion could be earlier, like from 8:00 to 4:00. I hear that these longer excursions often do not get back on time. Just the logistics of traveling that far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted September 13, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Yes, I would only do a Ship's Tour. I would like to see Tulum again, and spend some time on that beach there. But, since we don't dock until 10:00a.m. I just do not want to get back from an excursion that late. Would consider it if the excursion could be earlier, like from 8:00 to 4:00. I hear that these longer excursions often do not get back on time. Just the logistics of traveling that far! And that is why we a ship tour is best I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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