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Toniná Archaeological Zone
Ocosingo, ChiapasMX$250
Things to do in Ocosingo: Visit the Toniná Archaeological Zone, once one of the most powerful Maya city-states of the Classic period. Its Great Acropolis, built on a hillside, rises about 80 meters (260 feet): one of the tallest structures in Mesoamerica.
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Location
Ocosingo, Chiapas
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Hours & duration
Open every day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Estimated visit time: 3 to 4.5 hours if you explore every area slowly, including the site museum, and stop for a meal.
Getting there
- By car: you can drive directly to the archaeological site.
- By public transport (combi van): head to Periférico, Tercera Avenida Sur Ote s/n, Candelaria, 29950 Ocosingo, Chiapas (the combi terminal serving Toniná) and ask for the vans going to the ruins. The fare is about $35 to $45 MXN. To return, catch the combi at the same spot where it dropped you off.
Activities
- Explore the archaeological site and step inside its structures.
- Visit the site museum.
- Horseback riding is sometimes available (around $50 to $150 MXN).
Contact
No booking required — just arrive during visiting hours. The site is managed by INAH, the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History.
Recommendations
- Wear a long-sleeve shirt on sunny days.
- Bring sunscreen.
- On site there is a café and a small, family-run eatery (known locally as a fondita) where you can grab a meal.
Estimated budget
Per person, approximately:
- Entrance: free
- Transport (combi round trip): $70 to $90 MXN
- Meal: $120 to $150 MXN
Estimated total: around $250 MXN (extras like horseback riding or souvenirs not included).
