Community Baboon Sanctuary

Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger
Activity Type: Tour of Community Baboon Sanctuary 
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

The Community Baboon Sanctuary on the banks of the Olde Belize River is located 
30 miles west of Belize City off the Northern Highway.  Consisting of some 18 square miles 
of subsistence farms, the sanctuary exhibits the spirit of coexistence that Belizeans have with nature.  
Though a grassroots effort, the villagers and landowners have committed to preserving the habitat 
necessary to ensure a healthy population of Black Howler Monkeys.
With assistance from the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee 
County, a small natural history museum and visitors center has been erected in Bermudian Landing, 
which is the most central location in the sanctuary. The tour ends at the Belize Tourism Village for 
complimentary refreshments, entertainment and shopping (discount coupons provided) before 
returning to the dock for transfer to the ship.
After the tour, passengers may choose to have a snack or light lunch at the nearby Smokey Mermaid 
Restaurant (discount coupon provided).  Fresh fish, shrimp, lobster, chicken, salads, sandwiches, pasta 
and local dishes are available.

SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES

Black Howler Monkeys in their natural habitat.

Tour Timetable:

To	From	Description
0.00	0.30	Allow 30 minutes for tendering and embarkation of coaches.		 	
0.30	1.30	Transfer to Bermudian Landing on paved and unpaved roads.	 	
1.30	2.00	Disembark coach at visitors center for briefing.  (Bathrooms)		 	
2.00	3.00	Guided tour through forest trails in search on monkeys.		 	
3.00	3.15	Return to visitors center and embark coach. (Bathrooms)		 	
3.15	4.15	Return journey to Belize Tourism Village.