Community Baboon Sanctuary

The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a wonderful place to experience the wonders of a Belizean Rainforest firsthand. Guests can interact with nature and enjoy the hospitality of the local community in one of the most innovative and unique community-based ecotourist projects in Central America.

The CBS promises a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the adventurous traveler and a unique and pleasant experience for the casual visitor. Enjoy exciting tours of the surrounding rainforest, river, and wildlife ranging from casual nature walks to exciting nighttime crocodile expeditions.

The Community Baboon Sanctuary consists of some 18 square miles of subsistence farms, and 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.

The sanctuary is known for its preservation of the endangered Black Howler Monkey. It is one of the six howler monkey species found in Central and South America. It is one of two monkeys found in Belize, the other being the spider monkey.

You will be able to witness one of the most remarkable traits of the howler monkey--its loud, rasping howl, which can be heard roaring across the forest for well over a mile. You will certainly hear this howl as you enter the sanctuary. The black howler monkey typically lives in troops of 4-12 individuals with a dominant male heading the troop. The monkeys are strictly vegetarian, eating a wide variety of leaves, flowers and fruit.

In addition to the numerous howler troops, an abundance of other life is found within the sanctuary. Nearly 200 bird species have been identified in the area, including colorful parrots, amazing hummingbirds, limpkin, manakins, even a toucan now and then.

Other endangered species such as the hickatee river turtle also make the sanctuary their home. Morelet's crocodiles are often seen in the area. Snakes such as boa constrictors and vipers can be found here. Please don't worry, few snakes pose a threat to humans! In addition there are foxes, anteaters, bats, iguanas, armadillos and many other species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Even cats such as jaguars, ocelots, puma, and jagarundi occur in the area of the Sanctuary.

Participants will be required to walk over uneven ground. All rates include park fee, tour guide and refreshments.

72 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Tour includes Belize City hotel pick-up and drop-off. Rates are in US Dollars. Please reserve online or call us toll-free at 800-719-6031.