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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
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.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 (day‑trip only) nights
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 MX$400–600 excl. bed · Mid MX$800–1,200 excl. bed · High MX$1,500+ 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 / General emergencies 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 | $30–$40 MXN |
| Taco | $25–$40 MXN |
| Taxi (per km) | $12–$15 MXN |
| Toniná entry | $65 MXN |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TGZ · Tuxtla Gutiérrez International
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Typical fares
- Colectivo Ocosingo → Toniná round‑trip
- MX$30 total, 15 min each way (check)
- Taxi Ocosingo → Toniná (5 km)
- ≈ MX$70–$90
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
Colectivo from Ocosingo market (MX$15, every 15 min) to Toniná; taxi alternative. Walk the ruins – expect steep stone stairs, no handrails.
See and do
Known for
- 74 m Pyramid
- Ballgame court
- In‑round carved monuments
- On‑site museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Toniná ruins | Colectivo from Ocosingo market, MX$15, 15 min ride; walk 10 min to entrance | ≈45 min total each way |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
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
- Steep staircases up to seven stories; not wheelchair‑friendly.
- Opening hours 08:00‑17:00; check for seasonal changes.
- Sun can be intense on exposed terraces; bring water and hat.
Toniná is safe for tourists; main risks are minor falls on stairs and heat; keep valuables secure in town.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Toniná yet. Suggested stay: 0 (day‑trip only) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 74 m Pyramid
- Ballgame court
- In‑round carved monuments
- On‑site museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- INAH – Toniná archaeological zone: www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/29-zona-arqueologica-de-tonina
- Wikivoyage: Toniná, revision 5312578 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5312578
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tonina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.