Monkey Mountain:

$60 ~ 4 hours in total

Intermediate/Advanced Hike

Begins in Sayulita with transporation included, 8am

Total distance: 5.5 miles | Elevation 1,095 ft


Description

Let’s take a hike up to the top of Monkey Mountain to enjoy the highest views in the Bay of Banderas. We’ll trek through the jungle and the mountains to observe plants and animals. This hike offers a unique, challenging experience with wonderous views and natural scenery.

This is a challenging hike and attendees must be in good physical condition. The reward of getting to our overlook is an incredible view of the coastline and a unique experience to connect with the natural environment.

The meeting point will be a mutually convenient place. A car or, for bigger groups a latest generation passenger van, with air conditioning will be waiting for us to leave for the town of "Higuera Blanca" - the trip takes approximately 15 minutes.

Once we arrive at our destination, which is the base of Cerro del Mono (Monkey Mountain!), we will begin our ascent at a moderate pace along the paths through the jungle. Both the path of ascent and descent are the same trail and our experience is programmed so that we do them in a period of 2 hours in total, with the remaining time (1 hour) to enjoy the viewpoints that there are during the path, bird watching, identification of flora and fauna, to talk about the history and the context of the place and of course rest atop the viewpoint to take photographs and admire the beauty of the landscape.

It is important to highlight that in the last section of the path once we are close to the top the difficulty will gradually increase, therefore guests must be physically conditioned to reach the glory of enjoying a beautiful 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Bandera Bay, the magnitude of the blue sea Pacific, the lush jungle of the Sierra Vallejos, the famous Marietas Islands and the towns surroundings.

It is necessary that participants are aware of the level of difficulty (intermediate/advanced) and who are in good physical condition.

Highlights of the Monkey Mountain Hike:

  • Rewarding views atop the Bay of Banderas from Punta Mita to Sayulita

  • Birdwatching & active fauna, higher probability of sightings

  • A strong and enjoyable challenge

Tour Includes:

  • Optical equipment: binoculars, spotting scope

  • Hiking poles (Must request in advance)

  • Child carrier hiking backpack (Must request in advance)

  • Professionally certified, bilingual guide equipped with first aid kit

  • Private transportation round trip


What to bring:

  • Water (and extra water!)

  • Sunscreen & Sun Hat

  • Comfortable footwear

  • Snacks

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Request baby carrier or trekking poles

Meeting Spot

We will agree upon a mutually convenient meeting in Sayulita after your booking by email, phone or whatsapp. We will then take provided transportation to and from the trail head.

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? Call or whatsapp us at +52 322 368 5021 or message contact.ecohike@gmail.com.

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