Akumal Monkey Sanctuary

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  • Duration:3 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
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By visiting the sanctuary, you'll not only get to see cute and fascinating primates, but also learn about the important work being done to protect and care for animals in need. You'll gain an appreciation for the challenges facing animals in the wild, and how we can all play a role in preserving their habitats and ensuring their well-being.

In addition to the monkeys, you'll also get to see a wide variety of other animals, from exotic birds to majestic snakes, each with their own unique story and importance to the ecosystem. The sanctuary is committed to educating visitors about the importance of protecting these animals, and the role that each of us can play in creating a more sustainable future.

Plus, a visit to the sanctuary is a great way to support a worthy cause. With Mexico's new animal protection laws, sanctuaries like this one are becoming even more vital for the care and rehabilitation of animals in need.


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Posted By : Ro_S
This place treats you like family as outer instructor Angel made sure we were treated as such. This place really cares for each animal and their health. Great for kids and adults of all ages.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 14:34:04 full ratings


Posted By : D7262NAlesleyd
We rode ATVs and they were very helpful to teach us how to ride them. We got to visit the seanote and that was really cool. We enjoyed going in the water after being warm on the ATV. Then when we came back from the ride we got to learn about the animals they have there. We did upgrade our package to be able to hold a parrot and monkey. That was really neat. I would highly recommend this tour. They were all very nice and helpful. We felt very safe as well. We also got picked up and dropped off at our hotel.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 12:20:24 full ratings


Posted By : Oana_M
The guide Atziri was very professional, she knows several languages perfectly. The animal interactions were amazing and these were done in a responsible way.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 13:37:58 full ratings


Posted By : Cl4udi02020
Normal place, very expensive price.
We are in Mexico, we had asked that the language during the visit be Spanish, but after an initial promise that they would use English and Spanish they spoke for 15 minutes in English and 10 seconds in Spanish 🤬
For some photos we paid 50 dollars which, added to the almost 200 we paid for the entry of two people, makes a total of 250 dollars. We were two groups for a total of about 30 people, in the end the guide made a very moving speech asking for more money!
The classic “I keep a family”…
Honestly it seems a bit much to me.
Don't tell me that I'm for the recovery of animals, because we didn't see anything more than a small zoo, with a monkey show.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 19:12:07 full ratings


Posted By : Almamy_J
Highly recommend this place. The guides are really good and the picture with the monkey and bird was very nice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 16:13:37 full ratings


Posted By : virginiarhuff
This was a good experience. We have been on several ATV's and this one was just OK. The reason why I read that that is it. It was incredibly dusty they could have definitely added water to the road to make it better. The first half of the trip was not very interesting. Just a very, very dusty road with no scenery. The second half was more interesting, and very bumpy, which they were us about. The highlight of the trip was getting to the cenote which was refreshing and super beautiful.

When we returned, it was a very confusing because they just let us sit there for about 10 to 15 minutes without any instruction even though we knew we were are going into the animal sanctuary. Thankfully because it was so dusty, they had showers, but all we could do is rinse off. No soap.

The animal sanctuary was super interesting variety of animals from the jungle, but they kind of brushes through it, which is disappointing, because we are at the end of the line and we could not hear their explanations or see as much as we wanted to. I think it was because our group was so large and we were a group with a bunch of other people. There are probably 20 of us in the group. my recommendation to this company is to make the group smaller especially if you're paying more for the animal sanctuary experience

It was also a bit of a disappointment as we had to pay $70 for the photos on top of the my little$35 per person for the additional monkey experience.

Overall, I think a great experience, but it was very expensive for what you got and I was disappointed that we had to pay additional tips for the ATVs and the tour of the sanctuary. I get the people need to make money and get tips but overall I feel like they've been closed more than what it cost.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 19:41:53 full ratings


Posted By : R2754ZEriccardoz
Rather than a sanctuary, I would call it a tourist-catching mini zoo. Monkeys locked up in small spaces and the only one they let you come into "contact" with is tame. They tell you that you can't bring anything into the cage (cell phones and other things...) and then they come in with cameras and video cameras to make you buy photos and videos for the total price of €70. Very high ticket price and not at all justified. We will not recommend it to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-02-19 07:42:45 full ratings


Posted By : 541oanac
This sanctuary place is amazing and they take such a good care of the rescued animals. It is a fantastic opportunity to interact with a spider monkey, snake, birds, goats.
Our guides were wonderful, full of knowledge and attentive to the animals in their care. I highly recommend the adventure!
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Posted On : 2024-02-15 17:07:06 full ratings


Posted By : Sydney_G
The sanctuary was beautiful and I enjoyed learning about the history of the sanctuary and where the animals came from!
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Posted On : 2024-02-10 16:47:27 full ratings


Posted By : reneemR3201CZ
The tour guide Marcos was absolutely amazing. He explained what the animals were, why they were being rehabilitated and he had an amazing sense of humour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-25 20:37:21 full ratings