Monkey Mountain Jungle Hike Adventure
Description
Explore Monkey Mountain in Punta Mita through the adventurous North Route, starting near Patzcuaro Rancheria. This shaded jungle hike winds through roots, boulders, and rugged terrain, offering a wilder, less-traveled path for fit hikers seeking authenticity. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking 360° views of beaches and jungle, learn about local flora and fauna, and relax with water and a snack. Guided in English with transport included, this unforgettable sunset hike combines challenge, nature, and reward. For those preferring a gentler option, the Higuera Blanca Route can be arranged with advance notice, ensuring flexibility for every traveler.
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Monkey Mountain is one of the most exotic jungle hikes in the Riviera Nayarit, located just north of Punta de Mita. Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains feature a lush jungle with peaks so high you can see the entire bay, Punta Mita and the exquisite beaches of Sayulita.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(13)
This was beautiful and worth it but HARD! Many times it is straight uphill - it's a good, solid 1.5 hours to the top and about 30 mins to come down. Our 14, 11 and 8 year old boys all made it but it was definitely strenuous for us. The views are amazing, though, and especially beautiful at sunset (which is when we went). We had a great guide and I'm so glad we did because half of the walk back down was in the dark!
Thank you Mary. Monkey Mountain is definitely a challenging hike, and we’re glad your guide made it safe and enjoyable. Watching the sunset from the top is always rewarding, and we’re happy your family could share that experience together.
Alex our guide was excellent and helpful
Thank you for your review! We're glad Alex made your hike a special experience. The jungle trail to San Pancho is always full of surprises, and we hope you’ll join us again for more adventures.
WildMex and Marco were terrific! While there was a small scheduling problem, Jose worked to sort it out and Marco led us on a memorable hike. He was friendly, kind and patient and the hike was a wonderful challenge - with a beautiful view on top. Highly recommended for anyone in decent shape looking for a terra firma experience along the Nayarit coast.
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad Marco made the hike a memorable experience and that Jose helped with the schedule. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures on the trails around Sayulita and San Pancho.
Breathtaking hike throughout and especially when you reach the top! Tour guide was both knowledgeable and really worked with me when it came to my endurance and ensured it was a comfortable experience. Would recommend doing this experience if you’re visiting Sayulita!
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the animal and plant life. Learned a lot about the local culture. Excellent experience.
The hike is very challenging and as an avid hiker, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. It should be advertised as challenging though as someone unfit could experience excessive stress on their cardiovascular system. Steep incline, scrambling over boulders on all fours as you get closer to peek.
Milton was wonderful! It was just him and me, which can sometimes be a little awkward but not with Milton. We had a great time chatting and laughed a lot! He even helped me come up with my mantra for the new year :) The hike was challenging enough but not at all too difficult. Definitely recommend!
I really enjoyed this hike with my guide, Milton. The shady path through the jungle was lovely, and there were excellent views in both directions. The path is steep in parts, and requires some rock scrambling at the top, but I didn't really have any difficult (68 year old woman.) My guide helped me identify and navigate some of the trickier stretches. I highly recommend this activity.
I really enjoyed my hike to the top of Monkey Mountain with my guide Milton. The trail through the jungle was shaded and pretty, and the views to the coast and over the mountains were lovely. Parts of the climb were steep, and involved some scrambling at the topic, but I (age 68) managed fine, in part because my guide was so helpful about the best handholds, routes, etc. I highly recommend this experience.
Luis was amazing, very knowledgeable and very friendly. The views were so pretty. Would recommend to everybody no matter the age.
Thank you Andrea for taking the time to provide us with wonderful feedback. We take every single comment into consideration in order to improve & provide the best experience possible! Thank you again and hope to have you back soon!
