The 5 Best Punta Laguna Monkey Sanctuary Tours

1.Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184Our pick

Spend about eight hours combining Coba’s jungle ruins with Punta Laguna’s monkeys, canoeing, and zipline. You’ll also share a Mayan meal, visit an animal sanctuary, and swim in a quieter cenote. Guides such as Carlos, Marco, Alonso, and Tzamn are praised for clear history and local insight.

“Great itinerary and such a fun day! Saw monkeys, zip lined, Mayan village and had a fantastic lunch in a Mayan family home. Coba is amazing and biking there was such fun!”

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2.Akumal Monkey Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

Spend about two hours with rescued monkeys, birds, snakes, ostriches, and zebras at Akumal Monkey Sanctuary. Guides such as Angel, Siri, Marcos, and Atziri explain each animal’s story and the sanctuary’s rehabilitation work. Monkey bonding is the highlight, while transfers from Tulum or Playa del Carmen cost extra.

“The sanctuary was beautiful and I enjoyed learning about the history of the sanctuary and where the animals came from!”

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3.Off Road ATV Tour at the Akumal Monkey Rescued Animals Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Ride a single or double ATV from the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary along jungle trails to a clear, chilly cenote, then return for a guided animal visit. Guides such as Luis, Omar, and Mickey explain the rescue work. Hotel pickup is offered, but insurance and monkey bonding cost extra.

“We absolutely loved the monkeys and riding the ATVs to the cenote. The guides are so knowledgeable and the animals were treated with so much care.”

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4.Wild Monkey Tour (Private, Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Tulum, Akumal, or Puerto Aventuras to Punta Laguna Nature Reserve for a private jungle walk with guides such as Rodrigo, Eli, or Nelson. Look for spider monkeys, howler monkeys, birds, iguanas, and Maya remains while learning about local culture. Moderate fitness and closed-toe shoes are needed.

“This was such a special experience, a highlight of our trip! Nelson, our guide, and Eric, our driver, were both so knowledgeable and fun, great with our kids (12, 8) and us. We saw howler and spider monkeys and cooled off with a swim in the beautiful lagoon -- amazing. Highly highly recommend!”

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5.Akumal: Explore the Monkey Sanctuary, ATV Circuit and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Meet rescued macaws, snakes, and primates at Akumal Monkey Sanctuary, then ride an individual or double ATV to a 2.5-million-year-old cave and swim in its clear cenote. Bilingual guides lead the four-hour outing, with guide Nils especially praised for his friendly, informative style.

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