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Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro
Belize
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This Altun Ha and Community Baboon Sanctuary tour from San Pedro connects Belizean archaeology with community-led wildlife conservation. At Altun Ha, explore ceremonial plazas and temples while your guide explains how the city’s location supported trade between the Caribbean coast and inland Maya communities. The experience then moves to Bermudian Landing, where black howler monkeys—known locally as baboons—live within a landscape protected through cooperation among seven villages and private landowners. Learn how the sanctuary maintains forest corridors, supports coexistence between people and wildlife, and became an important Belize conservation model. Listen for the howlers’ powerful call...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Water
Sodas
juices
Transportation
Private Guide
Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Belize City
No island hotel pickup. Travel independently to the San Pedro or Caye Caulker water taxi terminal, check in, and board on your own. Buy your ticket unless the option says Water Taxi Included. Meet your guide outside the Belize City terminal exit.
Return
Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro
Belize
About
This Altun Ha and Community Baboon Sanctuary tour from San Pedro connects Belizean archaeology with community-led wildlife conservation. At Altun Ha, explore ceremonial plazas and temples while your guide explains how the city’s location supported trade between the Caribbean coast and inland Maya communities. The experience then moves to Bermudian Landing, where black howler monkeys—known locally as baboons—live within a landscape protected through cooperation among seven villages and private landowners. Learn how the sanctuary maintains forest corridors, supports coexistence between people and wildlife, and became an important Belize conservation model. Listen for the howlers’ powerful call...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Water
Sodas
juices
Transportation
Private Guide
Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Belize City
No island hotel pickup. Travel independently to the San Pedro or Caye Caulker water taxi terminal, check in, and board on your own. Buy your ticket unless the option says Water Taxi Included. Meet your guide outside the Belize City terminal exit.
Return
Itinerary
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Altun Ha
Altun Ha is the nearest excavated Maya Temple to Belize City and is probably the most visited by Belizean school children from all over the country. This beautiful Maya Temple whose name means “Rockstone Water” has wide-open spaces.
1 hour
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Community Baboon Sanctuary
Founded in 1985 the aim of the sanctuary was to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could bring sustainability to the village. Your guide will show you the monkeys up close as they scamper across rope suspensions bridges throughout the village.
