Travel by boat 20km southwest to the practically untouched Monkey River, teeming with fish, bird life and howler monkeys.

After a thirty minute dash, through a maze of mangroves, where there is always the possibility of spotting manatees, you will arrive at the village of Monkey River to stop to pick up one of the local guides. From there its a leisurely glide back up the river.

You will have the opportunity to explore mangrove habitat, watching for manatee, dolphin, tropical birds and the occasional crocodile.

Soon you’ll reach a jungle trail, where you will venture out on foot in search of the Howler Monkey.

Click to Enlarge

Get ready to cover your ears -
Just a few slaps of your guide's machete against the trees, brings the Howler monkeys to life - their deafening howls can be heard for over a mile!

In addition to learning about the flora and fauna, and spotting howler monkeys you may also run into gibnuts, deer, ocelots, peccaries, tapirs, coatimundis and agoutis. Binoculars are essential if you want to make the most of viewing the abundant wildlife.

When you return to the boat you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the river. After a refreshing swim, return down river for a tour of Monkey River Village, a Creole fishing village and enjoy a meal at one of the village’s family-run restaurants.

Drinking from the water-vine