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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Ocosingo
Spend 1–2 days in Ocosingo as a jungle gateway; one night covers town sights and a day trip to Laguna Miramar or Toniná.
Ocosingo is a small city in Chiapas, the jump‑off point to the Lacandon Jungle and several Maya sites. The historic centre, churches and local markets fit a half‑day walk; add a day for a lake or archaeological visit. One night is enough unless you plan multiple jungle excursions.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget M$250–350 excl. bed · Mid M$350–500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at local café | M$200 |
| Taco de arrachera | M$180–250 |
| Seafood dish at El Jarocho | M$250–350 |
| ATM withdrawal fee | M$30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TGZ · Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla Gutiérrez)
- about 1.5 h by road to Ocosingo
Typical fares
- Colectivo Ocosingo → San Cristóbal
- about M$120, 2 h (check)
- Taxi Ocosingo → Laguna Miramar
- about M$250 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; urban colectivos run short routes. For trips to Laguna Miramar (≈20 km (12 mi)) or Toniná (≈30 km (19 mi)) hire a taxi or rent a car.The town is walkable; urban colectivos run short routes. For trips to Laguna Miramar (≈12 mi (20 km)) or Toniná (≈19 mi (30 km)) hire a taxi or rent a car.
See and do
Known for
- Gateway to the Lacandon Jungle
- San Jacinto de Polonia church
- Laguna Miramar
- Toniná archaeological site
- Artisan cheeses
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Miramar | Taxi or rent a car, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 min driveTaxi or rent a car, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min drive | ≈1 h total |
| Toniná | Taxi or rent a car, ≈30 km (19 mi), 45 min driveTaxi or rent a car, ≈19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive | ≈1.5 h total |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | Colectivo from Ocosingo to San Cristóbal, about 2 h | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel La Casona
- double rooms M$300, single M$250, free Wi‑Fi, near main plaza
- Hotel Toniná
- basic rooms, AC optional, quiet a few blocks from square
- Hotel Ex – Hacienda La Ilusión
- colonial stone building, pool, restaurant, on highway to Palenque
- Casa Lobe
- sophisticated boutique, M$1200, breakfast included
- Hotel Zepeda
- modern small hotel, AC, hot water, breakfast included
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβano |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Safety concerns for women and tourists; stay in well‑lit areas after dark.
- Colectivo schedules may change; confirm departure times in town.
- Some archaeological sites close early; check opening hours.
Travelers should stay in central areas, avoid night walks alone, and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ocosingo yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gateway to the Lacandon Jungle
- San Jacinto de Polonia church
- Laguna Miramar
- Toniná archaeological site
- Artisan cheeses
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Ocosingo: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Ocosingo, revision 5312568 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5312568
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ocosingo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.