COBA - getting around inside the archaeological site

After purchasing our entry tickets at the booth we search in vain for a map of the site.  We are told they don't exist but that there are many guides inside who will walk with us and explain things.   MMmmmm... not a good start as we have already discovered that the English speaking guides had already been snapped up and were out with their groups.

Once through the entry gates we are swamped with invitations  to sign up with a guide for half a day.  We politely refuse with our well practiced 'No, gracias' and head toward a large white notice board displaying the basic layout of the area.  It's not very detailed but better than nothing - there are always other tourists to talk with and that will also be helpful



Even this 'map' seems sketchy and lacking detail but we take a photograph anyway.  If we really get lost it might just help us to find the way out!

NOW.......there are three ways to navigate your way around the area......


...the first is by bicycle of which there are hundreds available ...........

.....and can be hired from many locations within the park area for about M$35 per day.....

.....the second is by Pedicar or Tricitaxi  - 2 people and a driver/guide - for M$170 for two hours

 



...certainly this looked the most comfortable option......

 

.......the third is to  just walk - which we did.......