Belize · Wildlife

1-Day Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary Tour from Belize City

1 Day Round trip from Belize Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary along the Belize River
  • 02 See Belize's black howler monkeys, known locally as "baboons"
  • 03 Travel through Belize City, Burrell Boom Village, and Bermudian Landing
  • 04 Hike jungle trails to spot monkeys in their natural habitat

Visit the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary, home to Belize's black howler monkeys, affectionately called "baboons" by the locals. Located about 35 miles northwest of Belize City along the Belize River, this unique conservation area brings together 8 villages to protect the monkeys and their habitat. Explore a landscape of dense jungle, pasture, farmland, and small village life as you travel scenic roads and hike trails to spot the monkeys in their natural habitat.

Visit the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary, home to Belize's black howler monkeys, affectionately called "baboons" by the locals.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary and Village Trail Experience

  • Pickup from the port, hotel, or water taxi, followed by a 45-minute drive to the site.

  • Drive through the old capital, Belize City, to the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary, located 35 miles northwest of Belize City. This unique conservation effort brings together 8 villages to protect Belize's black howler monkey population and habitat. Affectionately called "baboons" by the locals, these monkeys live within a sanctuary of approximately 20 square miles along the Belize River, combining dense jungle, pasture, farmland, and small village life.

  • Continue along the Northern Highway to the cutoff for Burrell Boom Village. Travel onward to the village of Bermudian Landing, passing through scenic ecosystems.

  • Travel along the narrow Boom Road to spot the monkeys in the trees.

  • Hike some trails to see the monkeys in their own habitat.

  • Drop-off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

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Round trip from Belize 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Fees

  • Guide

  • Water bottles

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Belize
Tour start
Belize
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Belize.

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