Monkey Sanctuary
Meet rescued spider monkeys in a sanctuary devoted to their return to the wild.
The way we see it
The sanctuary exists because spider monkeys keep being rescued: from pet trades, from accidents, from shrinking forest, and they need somewhere to relearn being wild. Visiting funds exactly that.
You meet them at a respectful distance, with keepers who know each animal's story by name.
Why we recommend it
There are places on this coast that put animals on shoulders for photos. This is the opposite: a working rescue where the visit pays for the return to the wild, and the guides' affection for their residents is the show.
What you'll experience
A guided walk through the sanctuary's jungle: spider monkeys overhead, macaws announcing everyone, stories of each rescue told where it lives. Expect questions from your kids you'll be glad they asked.
Getting there
Approximate driving time · planning reference only.
Private round-trip transport, to and from your accommodation.
What to bring
- Closed walking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Light long sleeves
- Water and a camera
Not permitted
- Feeding or touching the animals, it is a rescue sanctuary
Ideal for
Animal-loving families, travelers who check where their money lands, and mornings that should mean something.
Questions we hear often
Quoted for your group; the sanctuary's fee funds the rescue work, and your written quote itemizes it.
No, and that's the point. Recovery means less human contact, not more. The keepers explain it better than we do.
A relaxed guided morning, comfortable shoes and curiosity cover the requirements.
Pairs well with
Write to us and we confirm availability and the details for your dates, your group and where you start. Here you have Lau and Fede.