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Monkey River Tour & Jungle Hike

Best Inland Day Trip from Placencia

The sleepy Creole village of Monkey River Town is located 12 miles south west of Placencia Village. The Monkey River drains both the Bladen and Swasey watersheds, now under protective status. Wide sandy beaches stretch out along the entrance of the river. Monkey River is not just a village or town, but also home to the Black Howler Monkey, alouatta pigra, which are also known in Belize as the "baboon". They are also the largest monkey in the country and one of the largest in the Americas.

The trip departs from our Marina for a 45 minutes boat ride down the coast from Placencia, through a maze of mangroves where there is always the possibility of spotting manatees. Upon arrival at Monkey River Village, you will go upstream for about 3 to 4 miles. The boat ride upstream is meandering slow as you have the opportunity to see the iguanas as they lounge lazily on the tree branches. Get close to tropical birds as they sing and swoop through the maze of jungle green, occasional crocodiles will loom on the banks, and the famous howler monkeys will see just who can holler the loudest. Innumerable other rainforest creatures will undoubtedly make this boat trip up the Monkey River an exciting and memorable experience.

Soon you'll reach a jungle trail, which you will venture out on foot in search of the Howler Monkey. Get ready to cover your ears - just a few slaps of your guide's machete against the trees bring the monkeys to life - their deafening howls can be heard for over a mile.. , Your guide will also points out the medicinal properties of the surrounding flora and habits of the elusive fauna.

When you return to the boat you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the river. After a refreshing swim, return down the village for a healthy Belizean dish at a family-run restaurant. Interact with the locals of the fishing village.

After lunch, you will wind back through the mangroves and possible spotting the manatees. Then you will realize that you've already arrived at our Marina. Then you can relax at our pool with smooth tropical drinks as you view the photos you captured!