The Coba Lake or Lake Coba (Spanish Lago Cobá) is an almost circular lake close to the ancient Maya city of Coba on the Yucatán peninsula.
Coba Lake | |
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Location | Quintana Roo |
Coordinates | 20°29′31″N 87°44′18″W / 20.491939°N 87.738233°W |
Type | Natural lake |
Primary inflows | (subterranean) |
Primary outflows | (subterranean) |
Basin countries | Mexico |
Max. length | 0.6 km (0.37 mi) |
Islands | 0 |
Settlements | Coba |
The lake is surrounded by a reed zone that hosts crocodiles. There is a zip line installation that crosses part of the lake.
A lake of similar size and shape, Lake Makanxoc, lies close to the east.