Cobá - Grupo de Cobá

To the right on entering the archaeological zone stands a row of buildings known as the Grupo de Cobá (Cobá Group or Group B) among which is the large, partially restored, 24 m (79 ft)-high pyramid called the "Church" (''Iglesia"). Measuring 40 m (131 ft) along its east/west axis and 50 m (164 ft) north to south, it has nine terraces, all with rounded corners. A wall above the seventh terrace supports the upper platform on which stands a small temple. The view from the top, a panorama of the Cobá area with its many pyramids, temples and lakes, is outstanding.

Just in front of the stairway leading up to the "Church" there is a stone block (Stela 11) about 1.40m/4.5ft high and 90 cm (35 in.) across, inscribed on one side with a large