Nayarit Jungle Tour: Climb Cerro del Mono

Explore Nayarit’s jungle on a Monkey Mountain hike, savor local flavors, and enjoy breathtaking views. Join this unforgettable adventure today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monkey Mountain - The adventure kicks off at the Sayulita Bus Station, where a local bus will take participants to the town of Higuera Blanca (a 25-minute ride). After a brief introduction, the hike to Cerro del Mono begins. The round trip covers a distance of 8 km/5 miles. The journey starts on a path leading into the jungle, followed by a climb…
What's Included
  • Local bus and private transportation
  • Botiquín
  • Bug spray
  • Guide
  • Mexican Food
  • Fresh coconut
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Monkey Mountain and savor local cuisine and fresh coconut. The adventure starts at the “Sayulita bus station,” where local transport will take participants to the town of Higuera Blanca in approximately 25 minutes. Following a brief introduction, the 8 km/5 mi hike will commence. The trek begins on a jungle trail, leading to a…

Location
Terminal de Autobuses Sayulita
Avenida Revolución
Yellow building. Between “Vallarta Plus” Bus Station and “Riviera Nayarit” Hotel. To 8 min. walking from Main Square of Sayulita. The name is “Autotransportes Compostela” * I recommend using Google Maps to find the place.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Caressah2025
Mar 28, 2025
Beautiful viewpoint ☀️ - I had a wonderful time on the hike. Jair was knowledgeable on the local plants and animals. I have a whole new appreciation for the area. I would definitely recommend this hike for travellers looking for an adventure. It was challenging but the view was worth it!
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Darivas
Mar 24, 2025
This is a MUST TO - My recent hike at Monkey Mountain was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, it was an adventure filled with breathtaking views, unique encounters, and delicious treats.
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Jenniferpn6407yb
Mar 22, 2025
A fun walk in the forest, up Monkey Mountain! - Jair was an amazing tour guide: friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and kind. I am a solo traveler, and highly recommend this tour! The tour concluded with a delicious meal with the best horchata I've ever had!
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Christopherjh6532it
Feb 10, 2025
Monkey Mountain Hike - Hiking Monkey Mountain with Jair was awesome. He was very polite and patient. The pace was perfect. He also takes great photos and videos. The coconut drink during the hike is very cool. He also ends the hike at a nice restaurant with great food! You will enjoy this experience for sure!
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Sophiesw1044im
Jan 9, 2025
Pleasant hike - We enjoyed this hike with Jair which makes this beautiful place accessible safely for tourists unfamiliar with the place. This guide is friendly, very attentive and attentive. This activity was perfect for spending the excess of an all-inclusive without being totally exhausting. The coconut that was offered was the perfect replenishment to rehydrate well on the way home. We recommend!
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Keith_s
Jan 4, 2025
Worth doing! - You’ll need a certain fitness level to do this. Not extreme by any stretch, but it is a decent climb, with a bit of a rock scramble at the end. You are also expected to keep up, to a certain degree. My wife found it a struggle that day, so we were at the back all the way up. Jair is very patient though and stopped the group on several occasions, so no issues there. You just start to feel bad you’re holding the group up. Put it this way, if you’re driving around Sayulita in a golf cart because you find the hills a struggle to walk, you may not want to pick this activity. But if you’re steady on your feet, a fitness level of say 3.5 or above and are looking to sweat out some of your tequila, this is a great way to do it! I also like the fact it’s close to Sayulita, so you don’t end up spending to long time stuck in a car driving to the starting point. The little town of Higuera Blanca (starting point and where you’ll eat dinner) is also something you’d likely never experience otherwise, and it was quite pleasant.
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Mthuston63
Dec 30, 2024
Great afternoon hike and dinner - Jair was awesome!!! We took our family of 6 and had an amazing hike! I would not have been able to navigate the hike without a guide and he was really great! The coconut juice was a Godsend near the end of the hike. The dinner of taquitos and beef and beans was delectable, the guacamole and pico de gallo the best we’ve had so far! So glad we went with Jair! Very reasonably priced as well. What a great day and memory we made!
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N188slallisonm
Dec 23, 2024
Fantastic hike and experience with Jair at Monkey Mountain - Had a Great Day hiking up Monkey Mountain ! Jair looked after us very well and was very prepared. He was a really good guide — very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife I would highly recommend him. We got to see a Coatimundi at the top of the mountain and had a very nice local experience dining after the hike.
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Eva
Dec 18, 2024
Awesome hike! - This was an excellent hike! Jair is a great guide, takes time to explain and answer all your questions. I highly recommend his tours:)
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Y5382bxmagalib
Dec 18, 2024
Highlight of Sayulita ! - You can’t control the weather but you can turn it into an amazing experience. Jair is very knowledgeable of his region. He is giving you a tour you will remember. You are leaving with a lot of information about the flore, fauna, and traditions.. Sharing what his region has to offer is his main goal. He is truly genuine, kind and caring about your needs. Reaching the top of the mountain is something; whether it is sunny or cloudy. I went when it was cloudy but seriously the vibe at the top is something to experience! If you want a nice hike with a bit of climbing, the tour is for you!
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