Tonina Pyramid (Po) Tallest Maya Ruins? Chiapas (+secret ruin Po Algo) Drone 4K

In 2014 I discovered Tonina, an incredible site {one could hardly call a ruin as it's in such good preservation for a single structure). The weather was overcast and my camera skills were terrible so on my 4th visit to Chiapas my "dedos" (fingers) were "cruzado" (crossed) for blue skies.....and that is what myself and Alex got. The site reminds me of another (but even more off the beaten track) site called Caracol in Belize. Like that, El Caana (The Sky Palace) is a huge structure which on top sits a series of smaller other minor pyramids. I love Caracol, it has been my favourite for it's remoteness and lack of tourism since i 1st went there in 2009, but Tonina I must say is broader, grander and with panaromic views to blow your smelly intrepid socks off.
This remote site between San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque sees very few visitors but is undoubtedly worth the effort (the effort being get off the bus halfway to Palenque and get back on once experiencing).
I stayed in Ocosingo, a small town with lots of Mayan routes and culture but it's a good half hour away in a cab from the site. Then I found Tonina Kayab Cabanas (link below) run by the most wonderful host on the planet. Without Rosa Maria we would'nt have had such a wonderful stay, in the most beautiful remote surroundings and fed such great food in a spot so serenely beautiful and unpopulated.....words can't describe the pleasure it brought both Alexandra and myself (hot showers too which is bonkers). The best part of all undoubtedly is the fact that she randomly said of another "secret ruin" an hours walk up a hill that has only recently been investigated. My ears spiked and the following morning we discovered the "mirador of all miradors", way high above the valley below and on top of it's own mountain top and a seriously good/arduous yet glorious hike we found ourrselves at "po algo" (another Tonina).
I can't give you the location and wouldn't even if i could, it doesn't exist on the map and so you have to go see Rosa Maria for the low down.
The secret is out but only for the adventurous so i don't expect it to cath on soon and for good reason....it's a hike!!!
I hope you enjoyed the video
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(NB. I didn't fly my drone within the boundaries of the ruins and only from outside it's perimeter before anyone gets all shirty, All my tattoes are Mayan and I only serve to promote the beauty of the people and culture of MesoAmerica and around the world. I know it may not be cool in some people's eyes but i couldn't care less)
Rosa Maria, the host of this "Paraiso", gracias por todos Rosa, nos vemos en el futuro....This is where you NEED to stay (even if not hiking for secret ruins)
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From San Cris, you can get a collectivo taxi (if full) for much more comfort and slightly more than the collectivo buses (and get there much quicker)
The buses leave next to the A.D. Camionera Central every 15 mins from 5 A.M.
From Ocosingo is just as easy to return after a day trip from San Cris or continue (like Alexandra did) to Palenque for another couple of hours or so.
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[@5thdimensionexplained376]

That pirámide is giant

[@Fufski]

What's the music at the end of the video? It fits the mood perfectly! Btw nice drone shots.

[@sunspiral79]

The engineering and foresight it took to stack stones like that is incredible

[@diannelethcoe3028]

Thank you for the drone view. Also, the Po Algo was a nice surprise. I enjoyed visiting Tonina years ago and have always wanted to see an aerial view of the site. It is a beautiful area of the country and yes, a bit breathtaking. I can now see how vast it was and must have supported a huge number of people. Imagine moving all that stone. With some lidar flights I'd guess a great many more sites could be revealed in the future. It just cost so much money and manpower to excavate. Thanks again for going to the effort to share this with us. I'd love to go again!

[@TheDumbFOUNDARY]

Thanks for the comment, i was there about 10 years ago but it was very cloudy. I knew i needed to return, one of the biggest after Cholula, La Danta, Teotihuacan for sure....The little ruin up the mountain was a wonderful surprise. Speak to Maria if you go back and stay in her place, details in descriotion

[@grimmronin3386]

Are drone ok to fly in the area where ruins stood?

[@TheDumbFOUNDARY]

No, but i flew from outside the perimeter and very briefly. Bit cheeky but necessary