Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Archaeological Sites in Chiapas
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
It has been possible to define that its original name was Poop, which means "white" in the mixe-zoque language.
The site was a ceremonial center and a military power that became the most important and the most populous 1,500 years ago.
Must see Buildings
The site has an impressive Acropolis, this massive complex ranks amongst the largest architectural structure of Mesoamerica. The complex comprises diverse structures like palaces, temples, sculptures, coutyards and terraces, built on seven levels. Some of the most important are: a ball game, the Palace of the Underworld, The Palace or House of Fireflies home of the ruler, the Mural of the Fourth Era representing the Mayan cosmogony and the Temple of the Monster of the Earth represents a creature with open jaws devouring a solar sphere.
In recent times a stone sarcophagus from the years 840-900 AD was discovered. with skeletal remains and offerings similar to those of the Red Queen of Palenque.
The visit is completed with a great museum that exhibits a large number of archaeological pieces that offer a clear idea of what the social and political life of the metropolis used to be like. Inside the museum you can easily transport yourself to pre-Hispanic times.
Toniná
Location
It is located 13 km from Ocosingo, 84 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, 115 km from Palenque and 85 km from San Cristóbal de las Casas. From Ocosingo you have to move through the jungle to Rancho Guadalupe where there is a deviation and travel one kilometer northwest through a gap that leads to the archaeological site.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
English 
Español de México 
