Monkey Around All You Want During This Monkey River Tour From Placencia

Belize Laru Beya Resort Placencia Peninsula

Primates evoke a sense of humanity we can all identify with—even those of us who didn’t follow in the footsteps of primatologists like Louis B. Leaky, Jane Goodall, or Dian Fossey. Nor did most of us spend time at Africa’s Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists discovered some of the earliest human fossils and bone tools on Earth. Fortunately, there are primates closer to home in the Western Hemisphere that are equally fascinating, and seeing them in the wild only requires a plane ticket to nearby Belize.

Focus your attention on the southern coast of the Toledo District where the Monkey River and Monkey River Village have become popular tourist destinations located just 12 miles south of Placencia. Why is proximity to Placencia important? Because Placencia is home to Laru Beya Resort, the ideal lodging choice for tourists eager to meet and greet some of Belize’s loudest residents: Black Howler Monkeys.

Where to start your monkey-approved escape

Laru Beya Resort is home to one of the best all-inclusive packages in Belize and once your lodgings, meals, beverages, transport and other perks are applied to your stay, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore the resort—where complimentary wi-fi, swimming pool, beach, kayaks, Hobie cat, and bicycles are guest exclusives.

With primates on your mind, select the Best of Belize add-on to book the ultimate assortment of adventures. This add-on includes a Belize Barrier Reef snorkeling experience plus excursions to the Xunantunich Mayan Ruin & Inland Blue Hole Tour or a Cave Tubing and River Exploration Tour. Put the Monkey River Boat Cruise and Jungle Hike at the top of your itinerary and don’t be surprised if your experience outdoes your wildest expectations.

Here’s information about these monkeys that will fascinate you

The Black Howler Monkeys you’ll encounter are not only the loudest primates you’ll ever encounter, according to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, but they’re “the loudest terrestrial animals in the entire Western Hemisphere!” Don’t believe us? Check out this YouTube video.

“Under certain conditions, these monkey’s call can be heard from about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) away,” say Smithsonian primatologists. Their size is impressive: They’re the largest monkeys inhabiting Latin American rainforests. No need to fear them. Black Howler Monkeys are tree-dwelling herbivores, so while their voices are loud, they have no interest in dining on tourists!

Do you want to know more about these primates? Simply request a Best of Belize add-on when making your reservation—and if you’re worried about your budget, investigate Laru Beya’s current specials. Snag one to help you offset the cost. Importantly, let the staffers at Laru Beya take care of you during your adventure. They are some of the most welcoming people you’ll meet during your stay and rumor has it, they can translate monkey talk into English if you need assistance!