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  Mono Feliz is situated on Punta Burica on the western Pacific

Summary:   Mono Feliz is situated on Punta Burica on the western Pacific Coast near the Costa Rican border Primarily targeted at tourists who want to experience staying in a small and remote nature reserve this is the place to come for a break from the noise pollution of city life where you can wake up to the calming sounds of birds surf the more animated sounds of our many monkeys 6 years in the making Mono Feliz named specifically after the Mono or monkeys that we are trying so hard to protect by providing them with a safe haven is set on 7 hectares of secondary forest with superb beach frontage MONO FELIZ or Happy Monkey ECOLOGICAL REFUGE Mono Feliz has been lovingly established by wandering surfer sailor and lover of nature John Garvey commonly known to locals as Juancho John who originally hails from Los Angeles USA has sailed extensively throughout Central America and decided eight years ago that Panama was the place he wanted to call home John now wants to share his little piece of paradise with you Come and relax and regenerate by absorbing all that nature has to offer Wild life is the key feature of Mono Feliz As well as the small and very cute Mono Titi or Central American Squirrel Monkeys currently on the highly endangered list there are the Mono Congo or howler monkeys the much larger Mono Cariblanco also known as Capuchin or white face monkeys The monkeys generally complete a circuit of the property most mornings late afternoons often even more frequently Whilst the Titi mainly eat bananas the Congo eat mango papaya leaves the Cariblanco eat banana papaya corn Other daylight wildlife include pelicanos storks frigate birds gavilan hawks toucans hummingbirds iguanas armadillos sloth and a wide variety of buttterflies moths and other birds Nightlife animals include frogs toads and bats Best of all mosquitos or sand flies are rare at Mono Feliz In terms of vegetation the Mono Feliz property has coconut palms cacao papaya breadfruit bananas plantains and a wide variety of avocado and mango The living area is surrounded by a tastefully landscaped garden with hibiscus and other native flowers and bushes We have made an effort to remain as natural as possible by using the materials available to us such as bamboo driftwood and rocks Over the last few years the secondary forest has quickly regenerated itself providing a safe haven for animals that had lost their corridor mainly because of the creation of pastures along the coast Located approximately 30km from Puerto Armuelles commonly known as Puerto two thirds of the distance from Puerto to Mono Feliz is generally serviced by local trucks that depart the Mercado Municipal or market at various times of the day depending on the tide The rest of the distance is a simple walk along the beach Commuting is done when the tide is low as high tide means Mono Feliz is basically inaccessible Otherwise in the dry season it is possible to reach Mono Feliz by 4 wheel drive once again armed with a tide chart some local papers have tide times listed on their front or sports pages or check this link http www pancanal com esp eie radar balboa tides pdf Currently we have access to a vehichle that providing the weather allows can transport you directly from Puerto Armelles to Mono Feliz Alternatively you can also commute most of the distance by boat see overleaf for all details The most popular method of commuting back forth is to arrive by 4 wheeler then leave by boat or vice versa to obtain a different perspective of the coastline Current facilities include three stand alone and very private cabins two are in the garden one twin and one double whilst the honeymoon cabina our most popular is located on the beach Mosquito nets are also provided for your comfort although it is unlikely you will need to use them We also have a large POOL fed by cool spring water you may be surrounded by monkeys at times fresh water showers a large outdoor kitchen and numerous nature trails Activities offered are a variety of nature walks including an excursion to Isla Burica bird watching fishing surfing a few surfboards are currently available for your use horse riding and of course watching an amazing and unique sunset every night Also offered on the premises are remedial massage and yoga How To Get to Mono Feliz Rates pl see overleaf HOW TO GET HERE Using public transport simply go to a small coastal town called Puerto Armuelles Simply catch a bus from the central bus station in David to Puerto the buses leave every 15 minutes The trip from David to Puerto takes approximately 2 5 hours via Paso Canoas on the Costa Rican border

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