Monkey Mountain

join us to hike to the summit and explore the wildlife

Birding and Hiking

In hiking this mountain, you not only get immersed in the jungle and forest in route–when you reach the top you’ll find absolutely stunning views of the Nayarit countryside and the Pacific Ocean in all directions.

The summit of Monkey Mountain is probably the best viewpoint in the region: since its so close to the ocean, you see miles of coastline in both directions as well as the valleys and mountains that define the geography of this part of Nayarit. The views from the top are simply spectacular. The name, Cerro del Mono comes from the small clay figurines, or monos, that the indigenous peoples used to leave all over that mountain, looking out over the sea and the land.

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Examples of birds and the sites in Monkey Mtn

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Bilingual Guide

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Binoculars

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Spotting scope

front-bus

Round trip transport

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Breakfast

* Charges may incur for damaged equipment
**Pick up is available outside of Sayulita, San Pancho and Higuera Blanca.

FAQ

Where do your tours depart from?

  • If you are staying in Sayulita or San Pancho we will pick you up where you are staying. If you are located outside of the aforementioned towns, a minimum of 2 people for pick up at an additional cost

* For Private tours we will pick you up where you are located. 

*More than 5 people per group is considered private and has no additional cost.

What time does the tour start?

  • Summer time 7:00 am; Winter time the tour starts at 6:30 am (local time)
  • Afternoon trip Summer 4:00 pm, Winter 2:00 pm

How difficult is this hike?

  • Easy to moderate

SORRY, NO PETS

what to bring

pants

Long pants or shorts

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Closed toe footwear

hatcap

Hat / Cap

sunblock

Sunblock

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Camera

sunglasses

Sunglasses

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Insect Repellent

water

Reusable water bottle

snack

Snack

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No plastic disposable bottle