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Toniná is a Mayan ruin in Chiapas in Mexico.
background
The oldest inscriptions date from the 6th century AD, but there are inscriptions that indicate a king in the 3rd century AD. It can be assumed that the history of this city goes back a long way to the early classical period. In the 7th century AD, the city got more and more into a military conflict Palenque for regional supremacy. First you suffered a defeat in 687 AD, but in the 90s of the 7th century AD you could defeat Palenque three times. The early 8th century brought a further increase in power. They pulled again victorious against Palenque into the field and even interrupted the royal line, so that Palenque was governed for years. There are also indications of successful military conflicts with Calakmul. In 725 AD attempts were made to continue to influence the river Usumacinta in what is today Guatemala stretch and grabbed Piedras Negras In the course of the 8th century AD, further successful campaigns against smaller towns and Palenque. In the 9th century AD, the inscriptions became rare and the last inscription dates from the early 10th century AD. Unlike in the other classic cities in Chiapas, archaeological finds here indicate settlement over further centuries.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are in Villahermosa and in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. From here the road continues.
In the street
There will be day trips from San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque organized out. But if you like it cheaper, you can also travel by bus. OCC operates a line between Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas and stops in the town of Ocosingo. From here you can take a taxi for approx. € 7.00 or a Colectivo for approx. € 1.00 to get directly to the facility. Colectivos run about every 15 minutes right next to the Mercado Etnia Tzeltal at 3a Av. Sur Ote. from. The market is four blocks east (downhill) from the plaza.
With the car you drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez the MEX 190 in the direction of San Cristóbal de las Casas, which is about 70 km away. About 7 km after San Cristóbal de las Casas, turn left onto the MEX 199 in the direction of Ocosingo. This city can be reached after approx. 82 km. In Ocosinco, drive south on Chiapas 218 and turn left after 1.5 km. If you keep to the left for the next 10 km, you will automatically reach the ruins.
With the car you drive from Villahermosa first the MEX 186 approx. 120 km in the direction Palenque (East). Then turn right onto MEX 199 in the direction of Palenque and Ocosinco. Follow this 145 km to Ocosinco. In Ocosinco, drive south on Chiapas 218 and turn left after 1.5 km. If you keep to the left for the next 10 km, you will automatically reach the ruins.
By boat
mobility
Sturdy shoes, sun and mosquito repellent are recommended. It is a 500 m walk from the museum to the excavation site.
Tourist Attractions
The facility is built in terraces on a mountain slope. There are numerous temples, sculptures and steles on several terraces.
- Palace of the Underworld
- Palace of the Frets
- Ball courts
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., entry fee 60 pesos
