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Pre-Columbian archaeological site
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Pirámide
Templo de la guerra cósmica
Juego de la pelota
The museum explains the pyramidal form of the acropolis and how it relates to Maya mythology, and displays sculptures of the city's rulers. Artefacts in the collection include stone sculptures, ceramics and artefacts sculpted from bone, shell, obsidian and flint. The pieces in the museum graphically depict the two sides of the power exercised by Toniná, on the one hand with sculptures of the city's rulers and on the other with its depictions of bound prisoners of war.
Take a colectivo to Toniná from the Ocosingo market (M$15) in 3a Av. Sur Ote, four blocks east (downhill) of the plaza. Colectivos run every 15 minutes or so. Or take a taxi.
Read in the guideLike all archaeological sites, you should expect to walk and do lots of it. Tonina is known for having a lot of high structures, some as high as 7 stories.
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