Where to Stay near Yaxchilán ruins on the Usumacinta River, Chiapas, have Black Howler Monkeys in the surrounding undisturbed rainforest, Mexico — See Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra)

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near Yaxchilán ruins on the Usumacinta River, Chiapas, have Black Howler Monkeys in the surrounding undisturbed rainforest, Mexico

Yaxchilán ruins on the Usumacinta River, Chiapas, have Black Howler Monkeys in the surrounding undisturbed rainforest, Mexico is a top spot to see Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Year-round. The loudest land animal in the Americas; roars audible from 5 km; Palenque and Yaxchilán ruins have habituated troops.

SIGHTING TIP

Year-round near Palenque ruins, Chiapas, and along the Usumacinta River; howling choruses at dawn are unmissable from any forest camp.

Coordinates

16.9000°N, 90.9000°W

HABITAT

Tall tropical forest and gallery forest in lowland and foothill areas; prefers large trees with abundant leaf cover

CONSERVATION STATUS

Endangered

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Within 25 Km