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The Jungle Place

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
52 984 116 9777
5.0 of 5 stars 361 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description: Absolutely fantastic experience. This is not one of those crowded factory-type tours or attractions. As such, you need to be patient in your... more »
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Sunnyvale, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This couple who has rescued over 20 spider monkeys have a home for those who are unable to survive in the wild. I really appreciate that they have given their time energy and effort in providing a safe haven for these wonderful creatures. even though I didn't get a monkey to hug me or stay close enough to me for... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
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It is amazing! I got a monkey hair-do and scalp massage. More

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uk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Fantastic place to unwind, have a look and see. Mexico a wonderful little Gem. More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

After reading the reviews I wanted to check out the jungle place. My husband and I love wildlife and this place sounded different from the usual zoos where the animals are held captive for our enjoyment. The spider monkeys at the jungle place are all rescues that are unable to fend for themselves in the wild. Heidi and her husband... More

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Boston
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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During a recent trip to Playa Del Carmen we arranged a visit to the Jungle Place - we booked well in advance via an email to Heidi and sent our deposit via PayPal. We had a total of 5 adults in our group and we arranged to have a driver (Cesar Garcia) pick us up at our hotel for the... More

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Bainbridge, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My entire family enjoyed the jungle place. Learning about the monkeys was almost as much fun as playing with them. Listening to how Heidi started this mission is really neat, a real testament to how your life can change from one single event. I strongly encourage you to make this adventure a priority if you are visiting the yucatan peninsula.... More

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Rahway, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
1
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As soon as we planned our trip to Playa, my friend said she wanted to meet a monkey. When I found The Jungle Place here on TA, it seemed perfect. We made our reservation with Heidi only about 3 weeks in advance; we were lucky they had space for us. I did a lot of research on transportation and ultimately... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Major tip - BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE. I am due to be in Mexico in two weeks time and only just saw the reviews and wanted to make a booking, I contacted the owner Heidi by e-mail and she advised me that they are fully booked for a month. I must say that the response was prompt so service seemed... More

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Chicago Suburbs
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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This was an amazing experience that we will never forget. Since we didn't want to drive, we did a private tour with Edventures where they drove us there as part of our day with them. You won't believe what these monkeys feel like, and how strong and agile they are. Heidi and her husband are interesting and funny people. We... More

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Chicago
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

The Jungle Place is a monkey sanctuary located in an off the beaten path home of an amazing couple. They have turned their grounds into a habitat for spider monkeys. They allow very few people to visit each week, so make your plans early. The experience is amazing! You get to feed, pet, hold, and play with multiple spider monkeys... More

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