Monkey River & Jungle Tour ....
The
entrance to the Monkey River
and Monkey
River Town are located about
12 miles southwest
of Placencia by boat. The Monkey River drains
both the Bladen and Swasey watersheds, now
under protective status.
After a half-hour boat ride down the coast from Placencia, through a maze of mangroves where there is always the possibility of spotting manatees, you will arrive at the village of
Monkey River where you'lll stop to pick up
one of the local guides. From there you make your way back up the Monkey River.
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Float trips generally meandering slowly
3 to 4 miles upstream, where you will have the opportunity to explore mangrove growth
and
habitat, watching for manatee, dolphin, tropical
birds and
the occasional crocodile.
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| 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! |
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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.
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
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Where to Stay ....
 Green
Parrot Beach Houses
A private beachfront resort on Maya
Beach... with beautiful Placencia Lagoon nearby. An
oasis for the traveler....Whether couples seeking a romantic
space or groups in search of a base location for birding
or an adventure in water sports.
Laru Beya Resort & Villas
An exclusive, midsize resort located on seven acres
of lush gardens and beach front featuring the amenities of a large scale resort with the service and attention to detail of an exclusive villa.
Tour the Monkey River & visit Monkey River village and stay at the
Green Parrot
Beach Houses or Laru Beya Resort & Villas in Placencia as part of a
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package
or a country-wide Birding Package.
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