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Punta Laguna Spider Monkey and Nature Reserve
Arrive at the entrance of the reserve. With an entrance fee of M$200 per person, you can explore the serene grounds on your own or book an hour guided tour for M$800 to learn about the spider monkeys and nature. The 60 km journey from Tulum is long, so leave early to beat the traffic and allow time to park and walk to the best viewing spot.
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Punta Laguna Spider Monkey and Nature Reserve
Watch the sunrise. On July 15, the sun rises at 06:18. The golden light begins around 19:02, but the morning golden hour is typically just after sunrise. Stand in the open areas of the reserve to catch the first rays of light filtering through the jungle canopy.
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Punta Laguna Spider Monkey and Nature Reserve
End your morning here. After the sunrise viewing, you can finish your guided tour if you booked one, or simply enjoy the quiet of the reserve before heading back. Check the route for your return trip.
Local tip
The reserve is 60 km away. Plan for a long drive. The entrance fee is M$200 per person. An hour guided tour is M$800.
Check before you go
- Check the route for your return trip from the reserve.
- Entrance fee is M$200 per person.
- Guided tour (1 hour) is M$800.
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