{"id":8765,"date":"2023-08-01T18:44:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T18:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/?p=8765"},"modified":"2024-08-10T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T14:57:44","slug":"tainobay-monkey-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/taino-bay\/tainobay-monkey-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Taino Bay Monkey Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Monkey Island Experience at Taino Bay Port, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/puertoplatadr.com\/puerto-plata\/\">Puerto Plata<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is a truly close encounter with squirrel monkeys, inside a sanctuary enclosure designed for the monkeys to climb branches and ropes; also climb on top of visitors to get fresh fruit and great photo ops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Squirrel Monkeys of Monkey Island<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before diving into the experience itself, it&#8217;s essential to appreciate the beauty and charm of squirrel monkeys. Native to Central and South America, squirrel monkeys are renowned for their bright eyes, expressive faces, and agile bodies. Their distinctive fur coloration \u2013 a mix of olive and yellow hues \u2013 coupled with their white-faced mask, makes them immediately recognizable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taino Bay Monkey Island Photos<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island2-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: 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Bay Monkey Island<\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 9<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a 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https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-2048x1174.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-696x399.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-1068x612.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island3-1920x1100.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" alt=\"Entrance to the Monkey Island\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item3\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island5\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-733x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-733x420.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-2048x1174.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-696x399.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-1068x612.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island5-1920x1100.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" alt=\"Cruise passengers engaging with the monkeys\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item4\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n   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https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island4-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island4-2048x1174.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island4-696x399.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island4-1068x612.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island4-1920x1100.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" alt=\"The monkey enclosure\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item5\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island1\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-496x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-496x420.jpg 496w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-1024x867.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-696x589.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1-1068x904.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island1.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" alt=\"Squirrel monkey on a bench\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item6\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island6\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-733x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-733x420.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-2048x1174.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-696x399.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-1068x612.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island6-1920x1100.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" alt=\"Tourists inside the enclosure\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item7\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island7\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-765x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-765x420.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-1536x843.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-2048x1125.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-696x382.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-1068x586.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island7-1920x1054.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" alt=\"Monkeys roam inside their sanctuary\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item8\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island8\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-765x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-765x420.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-1536x843.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-2048x1125.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-696x382.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-1068x586.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island8-1920x1054.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" alt=\"Cute monkeys taking fruit from the floor\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item9\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9.jpg\" title=\"tainobay_monkey_island9\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-801x420.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-801x420.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-1536x805.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tainobay_monkey_island9-2048x1074.jpg 2048w, 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