Toniná

Seemingly had the place to myself. Old mayan ruins sitting high upon the Ocosingo valley of Chiapas. A quiet, thinking place well preserved and a bit off the beaten gringo trail. Takes a little effort to get there. Got my first “gringo tax” in the colectivo back to town. I was due, as they say.

Part of the Mayan dynasty in Chiapas, the defense here against rivals from Palenque was its height over the valley floor. No surprise attacks here. They could see you coming from miles away.Read more