Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve
Otoch Ma'ax Yetel Kooh
A jungle reserve protected by a Maya community. Follow local guides to spot spider monkeys and howler monkeys in the treetops, and go boating on the lake.
Punta Laguna lies about 18 km north of Cobá. The 'Home of the Monkeys and Jaguars' reserve is co-managed by the local Maya community. Walking with a villager guide along jungle trails for about 1 to 2 hours, you will often see troops of spider monkeys swinging through the canopy, and you may also encounter howler monkeys, toucans and other wildlife. Lakeside activities include canoeing, zip-lining and rappelling down into a cenote. Tickets and guide fees must be paid in cash. Early morning or late afternoon gives you the best chance of seeing monkeys.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cobá Archaeological Site
- Cobá Cenotes (Tamcach-Ha, Choo-Ha, Multum-Ha)
- Akumal Bay
- Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha)
- Cenote Dos Ojos
- Yal-Kú Lagoon
- Cenote Jardín del Edén
- Cenote Azul (Puerto Aventuras)