Monkey Mountain: Jungle Hike & Local Culture

Explore Nayarit’s jungle on a Monkey Mountain hike, savor local flavors, and enjoy breathtaking views. Join this unforgettable adventure today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monkey Mountain - The adventure kicks off at the Sayulita Bus Station, where a local bus will take participants to the town of Higuera Blanca (a 25-minute ride). After a brief introduction, the hike to Cerro del Mono begins. The round trip covers a distance of 8 km/5 miles. The journey starts on a path leading into the jungle, followed by a climb…
What's Included
  • Guide
  • Mexican Food
  • Local bus and private transportation
  • Fresh coconut
  • First aid kit
  • Bug spray
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

For this adventure, simply bring water, sunscreen, and a spirit of exploration. The rest will be taken care of, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Jair will be your host and guide for an unforgettable hike to Monkey Mountain.
The meeting point is Sayulita’s bus station, where public transport will take you to the picturesque…

Location
Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural
Avenida Revolución
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lauradq7174en
Dec 31, 2025
Lovely hike, supportive guide, local experience - Jair was a fantastic and accommodating guide! Loved the hike and the views from the mountain top, and really enjoyed how dedicated Jair is to supporting local community vendors. Food was delicious and the coconut very refreshing. Also saw some local wildlife!
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Nancy_m
Dec 17, 2025
Great hike - Great hike and great tour guide! View was so beautiful from top and Jair was so knowledgeable about the jungle and hike. Small group which was really nice!
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Michael_r
Oct 4, 2025
Hard climb due to the... - Hard climb due to the humidity. The guide had a lot of interesting information about the area. Great guy
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Cassandra_o
Jul 6, 2025
Monkey Mountain Hiking Tour – Incredible Experience! - I had an amazing time on my hiking tour to Monkey Mountain. Our guide was absolutely fantastic — not only was he knowledgeable about the local wildlife, plants, and history of the area, but he was also incredibly personable and made the hike fun and engaging from start to finish. I really appreciated how he took the time to help me practice my Spanish along the way — it made the experience even more meaningful! The trail was beautiful, and while it was a bit of a challenge at times, the reward at the top was so worth it. The view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking — one of those moments you want to bottle up and remember forever. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a memorable adventure with a guide who truly cares about making it special.
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Eugenial540
Apr 12, 2025
Amazing walk - The view is amazing. The accompaniment and knowledge of Jair adds 100% to the experience. I highly recommend this adventure.
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Caressah2025
Mar 28, 2025
Beautiful viewpoint ☀️ - I had a wonderful time on the hike. Jair was knowledgeable on the local plants and animals. I have a whole new appreciation for the area. I would definitely recommend this hike for travellers looking for an adventure. It was challenging but the view was worth it!
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Darivas
Mar 24, 2025
This is a MUST TO - My recent hike at Monkey Mountain was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, it was an adventure filled with breathtaking views, unique encounters, and delicious treats.
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Jenniferpn6407yb
Mar 22, 2025
A fun walk in the forest, up Monkey Mountain! - Jair was an amazing tour guide: friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and kind. I am a solo traveler, and highly recommend this tour! The tour concluded with a delicious meal with the best horchata I've ever had!
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Christopherjh6532it
Feb 10, 2025
Monkey Mountain Hike - Hiking Monkey Mountain with Jair was awesome. He was very polite and patient. The pace was perfect. He also takes great photos and videos. The coconut drink during the hike is very cool. He also ends the hike at a nice restaurant with great food! You will enjoy this experience for sure!
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Sophiesw1044im
Jan 9, 2025
Pleasant hike - We enjoyed this hike with Jair which makes this beautiful place accessible safely for tourists unfamiliar with the place. This guide is friendly, very attentive and attentive. This activity was perfect for spending the excess of an all-inclusive without being totally exhausting. The coconut that was offered was the perfect replenishment to rehydrate well on the way home. We recommend!
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From $87
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).