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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Wildlife in Ubud (Central Bali).
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a patch of forest at the south end of Ubud's Monkey Forest Road, home to more than a thousand long-tailed macaques and three Hindu temples dating from around the 14th century. Paths lead past moss-covered statues and banyan roots to a ravine crossed by a dragon-carved bridge. Keep food, sunglasses and loose bags out of sight: the monkeys grab whatever they can reach.
With children
Children love the monkeys, but hold their hands: the macaques grab bags, hats, glasses and food, and can scratch or bite. Bring no food (feeding is not allowed), pack away sunglasses and hats, and never let children touch them.
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Where to stay near Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
- Umaya Villa Ubud: Ubud, from about $65 a night (200 m in a straight line)
- Tegal Sari Accommodation: Ubud, from about $27 a night (200 m in a straight line)
- Green Field Hotel & Restaurant: Ubud, from about $43 a night (200 m in a straight line)
- Champlung Sari Hotel & Spa Ubud: Ubud, from about $26 a night (300 m in a straight line)
- Sahadewa Resort & Spa: Ubud, from about $18 a night (300 m in a straight line)
- Alaya Resort Ubud: Ubud, from about $110 a night (300 m in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (museum) (600 m in a straight line)
- Bali Family Hangout (play & adventure) (1.2 km in a straight line)
- Ubud Art Market (market) (1.4 km in a straight line)
- Ubud Palace (palace) (1.4 km in a straight line)
- Saraswati Temple (temple) (1.5 km in a straight line)
- Puri Lukisan Museum (museum) (1.6 km in a straight line)
Photo: rheins, CC BY 3.0
