BABOON SANCTUARY

The Community Baboon Sanctuary on the banks of the Olde Belize River is located 30 miles west of the City of Belize 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 the preserving the habitat necessary to ensure a healthy population the Black Howler Monkeys. a small natural history museum and visitors center has been erected in Bermudian Landing which is the most central location in the sanctuary.

Tour duration: 3 1/2 hours