We had so much fun and learned so much with our tour guide, Jair! The hike was a perfect fun challenge. Jair picked the perfect hiking route, fresh coconut, and restaurant. We highly recommend this tour package. Any questions we had about the land, animals, history - Jair had an answer! Thank you for an amazing experience! We highly recommend you take the Hike to Monkey Mountain with Jair! When we come back to Sayulita we will be booking back with you again. ☺️☺️☺️
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local bus and private transportation
- Fresh coconut
- Guide
- Mexican Food
Excludes
- Tips
Itinerary
Your adventure begins at the Sayulita Bus Station, where we will take a local bus to the town of Higuera Blanca(25 min) After a brief introduction we will begin the hike to Cerro del Mono. The round trip distance is 8 km/ 5 mile. We will start on a path that connects to the jungle, from there we will continue up a long hill and we will climb some rocks to the top of the hill. The difficulty intensity is medium - moderate. During the tour you will learn about the flora and fauna and the geography of the place. As well as the culture, traditions and history of the Higuera Blanca and Sayulita At the top of the hill you will have time to rest, admire the landscape and enjoy a small snack. We will descend along the same path and stop at a station where you will meet “Don Pedro” who will have a fresh coconut for you. Then we going to "La Cocina de Mamá Toña" a small local restaurant with delicious mexican food. Finally we will take a private transport to Sayulita. The duration is 4:30 hrs.
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Jair was a fantastic and accommodating guide! Loved the hike and the views from the mountain top, and really enjoyed how dedicated Jair is to supporting local community vendors. Food was delicious and the coconut very refreshing. Also saw some local wildlife!
Great hike and great tour guide! View was so beautiful from top and Jair was so knowledgeable about the jungle and hike. Small group which was really nice!
Hard climb due to the humidity. The guide had a lot of interesting information about the area. Great guy
I had an amazing time on my hiking tour to Monkey Mountain. Our guide was absolutely fantastic — not only was he knowledgeable about the local wildlife, plants, and history of the area, but he was also incredibly personable and made the hike fun and engaging from start to finish. I really appreciated how he took the time to help me practice my Spanish along the way — it made the experience even more meaningful! The trail was beautiful, and while it was a bit of a challenge at times, the reward at the top was so worth it. The view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking — one of those moments you want to bottle up and remember forever. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a memorable adventure with a guide who truly cares about making it special.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
This was an excellent hike! Jair is a great guide, takes time to explain and answer all your questions. I highly recommend his tours:)
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!
Great experience! Jair is a wonderful guide. And coconut and Mexican food were great enhancements to the afternoon. Highly recommend!
My friends and I had an incredibly fun and memorable hiking experience with Jair. He is not only very knowledgeable about the native plants and animals, but is also a great conversationalist and fun to be around. Some of the many highlights were the stunning views of the ocean and land from the top, the delicious dinner from a local restaurant (they were even accommodating of my vegan diet!), learning about and seeing in person some of the native plants and animals, and all the jokes and laughter along the way. Can’t recommend it enough!
Yair is easy going and flexible. The whole experience was safe and fun of you are into hiking. The view from the absolute top is amazing! Overall a great experience.
Jair was an awesome guide with a great sense of humor! He created a very unique experience for us all and provided information about the mountain and the town. The coconut was a great touch and much needed after the hike and don’t miss out on the granola at the top! The dinner in Higuera Blanca was delicious and one of the best meals we had in our whole trip. Would highly recommend this hike and the 3pm time we went was excellent to avoid big crowds!
The view is amazing. The accompaniment and knowledge of Jair adds 100% to the experience. I highly recommend this adventure.
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!
Only experience, the view is wonderful, worth 100%. Jair knows a lot about the route, the history... Highly recommended to go with him.
Excellent treatment from Yahir, it was an unforgettable experience. We loved it, the landscapes I took us through were wonderful, I highly recommend it. I would repeat this experience.
I loved the walk, the scenery, the very attentive guide... I think it's an experience that helps you connect with yourself and nature. I definitely recommend it ☺️
It's a great experience, you totally connect with nature. Without hesitation I would return.. I highly recommend it, plus the guide is super friendly and attentive to anything.
We found it amazing!!! We enjoy nature with stunning scenery!! The journey was 3 hrs approx. And we were in contact with nature, each step we took discovered better views and each time we relaxed more !
This walk did meet the expectations of my wife and children very good guide explains everything in detail and honestly had a lot of patience because there was a lady. That sincerely I get very angry and the guide (I don't remember his name really) had a lot of patience, and how beautiful the jungle or hill looked, the hill of the monkey very impressive, its vegetation and diversity of fauna wow wow, I 100% recommend this experience.
An extraordinary experience, which helps you connect with nature and in turn, to be able to be amazed with the sounds of this place. Without a doubt, I'll be back every time I can.
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