A Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary in Belize
Established on February 23rd, 1985, the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a sanctuary for black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra) located on the northern coastal plain of Belize.
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is unlike any other protected area, wildlife sanctuary, or ecotourism activity in Belize. Its operations are fully integrated into the seven Belize River Valley communities that make it up, and it is deeply connected to the Kriol culture and history of the region.
Our trained, licensed local guides offer a range of tours here at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. For the casual visitor there are wonderful nature hikes where you can expect to experience Black Howler Monkeys firsthand, wonder at the majesty of the rainforest, and learn about traditional rainforest medicine.
The more adventurous can enjoy night tours through the rainforest, where you’ll be able to experience the local wildlife when it’s most active. Or take a river tour in search of crocodiles, monkeys, and a host of other wildlife.
Take a gentle walk through the broadleaf forest with one of our knowledgeable guides where we can almost guarantee you will discover a family of Howler Monkeys moving freely through the trees in their natural habitat; an experience you will not soon forget!
Looking to canoe or kayak while visiting Belize? At the Community Baboon Sanctuary, you can embark on a trip through history and travel down the Belize River. You will do as our ancestors and the Maya people did often as they moved from the coast to inland Belize.
Take a gentle walk through the broadleaf forest with one of our knowledgeable guides where we can almost guarantee you will discover a family of Howler Monkeys moving freely through the trees in their natural habitat; an experience you will not soon forget!
Have you ever explored Belize at night? Well, here is an opportunity to do just that and follow your guide into the forest to experience a night where your other senses take over. You will get to hear and feel another side of Belize’s forest you would never have in the day.
Are you a bird nerd looking for things to do in Belize? Come birding with experienced guides at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. There are over 125 species of birds found along the Belize River and Mussel Creek and in the forest, especially during the months of December – June.
The Kriol Experience is a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant and welcoming culture of Belize. Our community puts together a series of cultural presentations which include daily tasks and activities of our culture such as rice beating and fanning, cashew seed roasting, and more.
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