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Akumal Monkey Sanctuary – ticket only

4.1/5
23 reviews

Take a trip to Akumal Monkey Sanctuary for a family-friendly guided tour. Meet the animals that call this place home – including over 20 different species – and hear about how they were rescued. You'll see colourful macaws, friendly snakes and playful monkeys, as well as learn about their natural behaviours from a knowledgeable guide. Plus, you'll find out about the sanctuary's conservation efforts – it's a great way for kids to understand why supporting these animals is so important. There are some exciting extras you can add to this tour for an extra fee too, like a swim in a cenote or snorkelling with tuirtles. Just a heads-up, transport isn't included in this tour.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll meet the animals living at the sanctuary and hear about their rescue stories
  • Kids and adults alike will love meeting macaws, monkeys and reptiles on your tour of the sanctuary
  • The sanctuary is dedicated to conservation, so you'll learn about their work protecting the animals

Important to know

  • Transportation is not included but it is available with an extra charge:· from Moon Palace Hotel to Puerto Aventuras: $300 pesos per person· from Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa to Tulum town and hotel zone: $300 pesos per person · from Barceló to Hilton Tulum hotels: $200 pesos per person
  • Please confirm your transport and timings with the rep at your hotel
  • Mandatory $100MXN per person (ADU/CHD) for a contribution to animal conservation, education, and welfare
  • You can add an optional swim at the cenote for $300 MXN pesos per person
  • You can add an optional snorkel with turtles experience for $300 MXN pesos per person extra to be paid at check-in
  • This activity lasts around three hours
  • Just so you know, if you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour, there is a change of $300 MXN pesos per person
  • The use of cell phones is not permitted during the monkey interaction for their own safety
  • Wearing jewellery is not recommended, particularly for women, as it may attract the monkey's attention. This could result in personal belongings being taken or in accidental scratches or minor injuries by the animals during the interaction
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring insect repellent
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Transfer is available for an extra charge
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Camino a Uxuxubi S/N, Predio Santa Pilar, 77776 Akumal, Q.R.
• Departure: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
• Availability: Every day.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV


What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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Based on 23 reviews


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Safety

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5/5

Value for money

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    Morrises

    Traveled with family


    July 6, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    We had an amazing experience, staff were all fab. Tje only disappointment was the wait for transport back to our resort, was about 1.5 hours and we altered all tired from the snorkeling and walking round the sanctuary but I would definitely recommend

  • S

    Sharon

    Traveled with a group of friends


    October 3, 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    Our guide was brilliant, friendly and informative. The monkey interactions were great. Despite buying the bug spray in the shop it doesn't work at all, we left eaten alive and we didn't know that on arrival it would cost another £50 to pay taxes and for the minibus so good job we took money to something we thought had all been paid for ... The extra costs made this quite an expensive few hours

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    Krystel

    Solo traveler


    June 11, 2026
    5

    France

    Jai tout adorer surtout que mon guide prenais le temp de tout bien expliquer et meme dans ma langue en francais il etais sympatique

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    Amelie

    Traveled as a couple


    March 16, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Was an amazing experience! Definitely worth the money. Our tour guide was brilliant. Her name was Kary (sorry if name is spelt wrong :) ) she had very good knowledge and could see she had good passion with what she does for work. Kary answered all of our questions and ensured we were safe the whole way through the tour. Thank you for the amazing experience for our honeymoon.

  • M

    Michèle

    Traveled with family


    May 19, 2026
    4.6

    France

    Le moins c’est qu’ils sont venus nous chercher une heure plus tard que prévu. Pour le reste c’est une expérience unique avec un super guide Eimos passionné. Heureusement qu’il existe des endroits comme ça et avec des gens qui ont un grand cœur pour les animaux.

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    andrew & trudy

    Traveled with family


    June 23, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    should be told to bring as much mosquito repair as you can carry , we were eaten alive by thousands of mosquitoes.