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Toniná
Do Toniná as a day trip from Ocosingo or San Cristóbal; 4–6 h round‑trip, entry MX$65, colectivo MX$15 each way.
Toniná is a large Maya archaeological zone with a 74 m pyramid, ball‑court and museum. It is reachable by short colectivo ride, so a single half‑day visit is enough.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TGZ
- Nights
- 0 (day‑trip only)
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Toniná, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyToniná is safe for tourists; main risks are minor falls on stairs and heat; keep valuables secure in town.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / general emergencies · 911 fire and ambulance · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International.
- Getting aroundColectivo from Ocosingo market (MX$15 (≈ under US$1), every 15 min) to Toniná; taxi alternative.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$30–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTaco$25–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)$12–$15 MXN (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketToniná entry$65 MXN (≈ US$4)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$400 (≈ US$25) · Mid MX$800 (≈ US$45) · High MX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Toniná: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Colectivo from Ocosingo market (MX$15, every 15 min) to Toniná; taxi alternative. Walk the ruins – expect steep stone stairs, no handrails.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Toniná ruins
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total each way
Colectivo from Ocosingo market, MX$15 (≈ under US$1), 15 min ride; walk 10 min to entrance
Ideal for a half‑day; combine with Ocosingo town visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Central (Ocosingo)
Closest town, 5 km (3.1 mi) from site; basic rooms, good for early start.Closest town, 3.1 mi (5 km) from site; basic rooms, good for early start.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MX$400–600 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- MX$800–1,200 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- MX$1,500 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × MX$400 | MX$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$400 | MX$400 |
| Colectivo Ocosingo → Toniná round‑trip1 × MX$30 · check | MX$30 |
| Museum entry1 × MX$65 · check | MX$65 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$90 |
| Trip total≈ MX$985 per person per day, bed included | MX$985≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $30–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taco | $25–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (per km) | $12–$15 MXN (≈ under US$1) |
| Toniná entry | $65 MXN (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep staircases up to seven stories; not wheelchair‑friendly.
- Opening hours 08:00‑17:00; check for seasonal changes.Opening hours 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM; check for seasonal changes.
- Sun can be intense on exposed terraces; bring water and hat.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / General emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Tuxtla Gutiérrez (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colectivo Ocosingo → Toniná round‑trip: MX$30 (≈ US$2) total, 15 min each way (check)
- Taxi Ocosingo → Toniná (5 km): ≈ MX$70–$90
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Toniná. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Ocosingo hotel options (budget hostels, mid‑range inns).
- Link to San Cristóbal de las Casas day‑trip packages.
- Provide bike‑rental info for local exploration.
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