Tulum Jungle Ziplining & Canoe: Spider Monkeys at Punta Laguna

Spider monkeys live in the canopy above the ziplines.

Ziplining and canoeing at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, 60 km inland from Tulum, where you zipline through the Mayan jungle, canoe across lagoons, and watch spider monkeys in their habitat. The reserve is part of a sustainable ecotourism project that supports local Mayan communities. Six hours total, with lunch and air-conditioned transport from Tulum included.

The experience

Six hours in the jungle means time for both the ziplines and the water. You zipline through the canopy where spider monkeys live: jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys and dozens of bird species also move through this part of the Yucatán. Between the ziplines you canoe across the lagoons that give Punta Laguna its name, and the reserve's guides point out the animals as they appear. Lunch is provided partway through.

The reserve operates as a sustainable ecotourism project, so the money spent here goes directly to local Mayan communities. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the ziplines and the jungle trekking. The operator provides all rappel equipment and snorkelling gear. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up in Tulum and drives the 60 km inland to the reserve, then returns you at the end of the day.

A live guide leads the group in English or Spanish, so you can choose the language that works for you. The reserve is authentic and wild, not a manicured park, so the wildlife sightings depend on the time of day and the season, but spider monkeys are the main draw and the reason the reserve exists.

What’s included

• Ziplining through the jungle canopy.
• canoeing across the lagoons.
• jungle trekking.
• use of rappel equipment and snorkelling gear.
• lunch.
• air-conditioned transport from Tulum to the reserve and back.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Agua Clara Diving Tulum

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so pick the language that lets you follow the wildlife commentary and the jungle details without strain. Six hours is long enough for both the ziplines and the water, so you're not choosing between them. You do both in one day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What animals will I actually see at Punta Laguna?

Spider monkeys are the top draw at the reserve and the reason it was created. Jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys and dozens of bird species also live in the jungle, though sightings depend on the time of day and season. The canoe portion of the day is when you're most likely to spot them.

How far is Punta Laguna from Tulum, and how long is the drive?

Punta Laguna Nature Reserve sits 60 km inland from the coast of Tulum. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport both ways, so you don't arrange it separately.

What's included in the six hours, and what do I need to bring?

The day includes ziplining, canoeing, jungle trekking, rappel equipment, snorkelling gear, lunch and air-conditioned transport. Bring water, sunscreen and clothes you don't mind getting wet. The operator provides everything else.

What fitness level do I need for this activity?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the ziplines, jungle trekking and canoeing. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.