Monkey River & Shopping at Placencia

Monkey River is a coastal watercourse in southern Belize that starts in the Maya Mountains and ends in the Caribbean Sea near Monkey River Town. It is one of Belize's major rivers whose habitats and watersheds provide cover for diverse species as the Ocelot, Jaguar, Yucatan Black Howler Monkey, Bare-Throated Tiger Heron, Morelet's Crocodile, Fer-de-lance Snake and Manatee. Stop in the town of Monkey River for a locally prepared meal. After lunch you will take a short hike for chance to see Howler Monkeys close up, usually playing in the trees overhead. Once back at the boat you will continue your enchanting river trip stopping at a well-known manatee habitat, where hopefully youll get a chance to see them in their natural surroundings. After the tour, you have the choice to either return to the resort or stay at Placencia for a while, shopping at the colorful gift shops, visiting local art galleries, enjoying the local restaurants and lively bars, or just take some chill time on Placencias beautiful sandy beaches.