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
View over the lake from zip line tower
Coba Lake is located in Yucatán (state)
Coba Lake
Coba Lake
LocationQuintana Roo
Coordinates20°29′31″N 87°44′18″W / 20.491939°N 87.738233°W / 20.491939; -87.738233
TypeNatural lake
Primary inflows(subterranean)
Primary outflows(subterranean)
Basin countriesMexico
Max. length0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Islands0
SettlementsCoba

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.

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