Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
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Anto Waander
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In the afternoon, visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, an exciting experience suitable only for the brave. This sanctuary is home to over 600 macaques. In Balinese culture, monkeys are considered spiritual guides and protectors of the temple, playing an important role in local mythology due to their connection with the gods. Here, you'll have the opportunity to interact directly with the monkeys. While they are usually friendly, it's important to be cautious not to disturb them in their habitat and keep an eye on your belongings, as the monkeys sometimes take items in exchange for something you offer them. In the past, visitors could bring food to feed them, but now the caretakers sell special food for this purpose, allowing you to also capture that classic selfie with the monkeys."
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Silvia De Caro
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"In the heart of Ubud is the Monkey Forest, one of the most famous attractions on the island. The forest, in addition to hosting more than 700 Balinese monkeys, has three large temples dedicated to Hindu deities, of which the most famous is the Temple of the Sacred Spring. Although it is very fun to observe these monkeys up close I recommend you be careful as they are very intelligent and are formidable pickpockets.
👣How to get there: reachable on scooter from Ubud Market (1,5km, 7min), it is also possible to arrive by bus K4B from Denpasar.
🎟️Ticket cost: adult ticket 80000 IDR (4,70€), children 3-12 year old 60000 IDR (3,50€)."
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Becky Ray
"Whilst visiting Ubud, you have to take a trip to Monkey Forest 🐒 It costs £4 for entry (on week days, a little more on the weekend) and it’s open from 9am until 5pm, so you can spend the day there if you wish! It’s a great day out, but does get very busy. "
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