alouatta lodge
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I have to start the review by stating alouatta is between david and boquete, so its not very close to either. The hill is also rather steep if you are walking up from the main road (3km up hill) need 4x4, most cabs can't go up.that being said and the fact that I despise hills, it was so worth it! There is noting like having baby monkeys hang on you.The animals there all depend on what needed rescuing, so when I went there were monkeys and a honey bear. I would never have been able to get this close to these animals in the wild.plus they are a great organization.their goal is to be able to release these animals in the end.I would have liked to have gone in the early evening/morning to bottle feed the monkeys and to have seen the more nocturnal animals, but I am just so happy to have been able to go. Its hard to get someone on the phone; but use the email or facebook , its so worth it.
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A hard place to find or even get a hold of on the telephone, but a great way to spend an afternoon surrounded by howler monkeys, beautiful plants and well informed staff. It is a good cause. And what a view all the way to the pacific!
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One of the most difficult places to find but perhaps the most educational and fun Panama visits was to Alouatta Lodge. The mountainous reserve works with orphaned and ill monkeys to prepare them for reentry into the primate population. This was my wife's favorite stop and she held and played with the monkeys. We hired a driver, Rolando, who took us the mountain road in his 4 wheel drive vehicle.
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I volunteered at Alouatta for 12 days and absolutely loved it! It was a spectacular experience! Living is communal style, and makes for a very cool experience, for you get to meet so many new people who are often from different countries. Unlike most volunteer jobs involving animals, I was not simply relegated to cleaning and construction. Seth, Jolie, and the various interns taught me how to care for monkeys, run behavioral and cognitive studies, and conduct transects. Every day I was given a different task, and I ultimately got to experience the ins and outs of monkey rehabilitation.If you are visiting for the day, lunch is $10, and it is absolutely worth it. Jolie is a fabulous cook! I would definitely recommend taking multiple hikes around the sanctuary. The property is extensive and absolutely gorgeous, and the interns know so much about the monkeys and the local plant life. While there, remember this is a conservation project, NOT a zoo. You can touch the monkeys if they happen to climb on you, but they are there for recovery and release into the wild, not play time. But don't worry. You'll see plenty of monkeys while you're there. The resident troupe is very friendly and often comes up to the sanctuary for monkey cuddles and bananas. The work Seth and Jolie are doing is so inspiring, and I wish them the very best! Right now they are building new enclosures for a tamarin troupe they hope to foster. If you're visiting Panama, stopping by Alouatta is a must.
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This was an amazing trip for us. We had to leave our car at the bottom of the mountain, and we caught a ride up with some of the interns who had a 4x4 (100% necessary). It's also a possible 30-45 minute hike if you're up for it. We were greeted by two monkey friends who wanted to play with us immediately.We only took a tour of the facilities (not an actual hike), and also got to interact with some howler monkeys who were not in their inclosures.There were many monkeys in inclosures who we were not able to interact with, but our guide (Tiffany is great!) explained the reasons for each animal being there, how they were being treated to facilitated re-integration into the wild, and how we could interact with them.Being able to actually play with the monkeys is NOT guaranteed, and it's easier to get the opportunity if you time your visit with their schedule. We were there at about 11:30 am, before the went to nap.Also could hear howlers monkeys in the distance. We then walked back down the hill to our car (about a 25 minute walk).This was a good experience not only because we got to play with the monkeys, but because the guide was very knowledgeable, explained the research projects they have going on, and was able to answer all of our questions.Definitely take some time to see this if you're in the area! It was NICE to see animals treated with respect. This is NOT a zoo in any way, but a place for them learn the skills they need to join a troop and go back into the wild.
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On our Panama trip, this visit made the most impression. We will never forget this. So if you still doubt to go after reading all the great stories on tripadvisor; please go! You will have a fantastic experience, and your money is well spent; you support this great project. It is sad that projects as this ar needed in this world, but great that there are people who do this.It is very interesting to see those young and kind students doing there job. They share their knowledge with you. You can ask anything. Very nice to have shared the meals with them. Nice talks, good laughs. They really to their utmost to cook great meals. We learned something good of them; dont throw food away. Now we are at home, we recycle our leftovers as well. So we learned something..The interactions with the monkeys; we will never forget. They really see you as their surogate mum. Cute!The only thing what we found a little bit disappointing after reading all those great story's, was that the owner Judy, was not very hospitaly.
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I've heard of this place by accident. It is actually closer to David than Boquete and it is difficult to reach. Therefore you call the owners a few day in advance. Then you can take a bus and at a meeting point they pick you up. I just visited for few hours to take photos. The howler monkeys are amazing. I loved spending time with them. They come close and even jump on your back sometimes...
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I visited in September 2011 - nearly 2 years ago and it really is one of the highlights of my life to go and visit this place. I looked this place up to see who'd bought it as Steve and Michelle were selling and hoping the new people would continue their work. They most certainly seem to have done and certainly developed its full potential. It's not hard to get to so don't let that put you off. The website says they'll collect and the hostel I stayed in in David made arrangements for my transport - I just spent a day there. It was the hostel who recommended this place to me and they weren't wrong. Just don't try getting there without speaking to someone first and it will be easy. So glad this reserve is going strong and that the new owners are working with the community - after all the babies are sometimes orphaned because the locals kill the lactating mother as it is as its most juiciest post birth. Horrific no? Oh I just remember one thing - men , the monkeys could be a little bit aggresive towards you. They like the ladies for hanging out on - literally!
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Alouatta sanctuary is such a nice place! I was a volonteer for 5 days and lived in the jungle hut, it was a great experience! You follow a schedule with a rotation of the different tasks with the others volonteers/interns ( feeding the monkeys, rehab of the monkeys, conservation and wildlife activities and other projects) The people there are very friendly and helpful. I will never forget this experience!If you like nature and animals, you should try it!
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Sharing a few hours at this sanctuary gave us an opportunity to learn more about the challenges, successes and vision held by this dedicated group. The drive up the road was an adventure in itself - 4x4 only! The hike through the property would not be considered 'easy' as the damp floor and some elevations made trekking a bit tricky - our new intern guide Millie was a real delight to talk with sharing a wealth of information/experience. All of the staff were very most welcoming and we especially enjoyed the little anecdotes that they shared regarding the individual monkeys. Although we didn't see the troupes on the property we did hear the howlers before nap time. We look forward to updates on FB page in the future. Wishing them much luck with the sanctuary and future projects on plan!