Coba and Tulum

Well what can we say about Coba and Tulum.

Coba is about 30 miles from Tulum in the jungle and only 10% of the 70 km2 site is being restored.

The God of the Underworld

Ball games were played at every opportunity. The ball was made of solid rubber and was 12 inches in diameter and had to be passed through the hoop using the knee, hip or elbow.

The pyramids here were slightly different to those found at other sites - notice how they are more rounded.

The  tallest pyramid is also found at Coba, and yes we did climb the staircase to heaven.

Tulum Mayan Ruins are unique in that the site was built on the cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The buildings date to between 1200-1450 AD (post classic period).

El Castillo

Templo de Pintura

The view from El Mirador looking out across the clifftop to the sea beyond

Those who don't like BUGS look away now and advance quickly to the end of this blog.

where's that pesky pigeon..

...One of the locals....Iguana go home

Please re-leaf me let me go.......

And when you are tired of traipsing around some ricketty old ruins you can always slouch on a beach .........