What to expect at Gumbalimba Park
Gumbalimba is a 20-acre nature park and one of Roatán's most-loved stops. Friendly white-faced capuchin monkeys move freely through the gardens and often jump on guests, with staff right there to supervise. Macaws and parrots fly overhead, black iguanas bask along the trails, and you may spot a Roatán agouti, found only on this island, wandering the paths. Cross the suspension bridge over the turtle lagoon and explore Coxen's Pirate Cave.
Prefer not to walk the whole park? Gumbalimba covers 20 acres. If you're unable to walk or would simply rather ride, the park offers golf car tours for $15 per person, paid at admissions inside the park, with a driver who's also your guide. Cars are first come, first served and shared with other visitors (a car of your own means paying for the empty seats); if they're all out, the wait is usually 30–45 minutes.
Looking for sloths? Gumbalimba doesn't have sloths. For sloths, see Daniel Johnson's Monkey & Sloth Hangout tours →
Getting off the ship in Roatán
Carnival, Princess and Holland America ships dock at Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay). Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Margaritaville at Sea, Regent, Oceania and Crystal ships dock at Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole). Your reservation shows your port and the exact steps.
Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole)
- When you get off the ship, head to the shopping area and turn right under the double stairway (you'll also see a sign for taxis).
- You'll pass the independent tour sellers. They'll try hard to sell you an excursion; just tell them you're already booked.
- At the end of that section, turn left, then right toward port exit gate #1.
- Your driver is waiting across the street with a sign showing your last name.
Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay)
- When you get off the ship, head toward the duty-free shop and walk through.
- Walk up the hill and turn left toward the taxi parking lot.
- Turn left toward the port exit gate and walk up the hill.
- Your driver is waiting with a sign showing your last name.
Can't manage the hill? A taxi is $2 per person; tell the driver your private driver is waiting at the gate.
Before you sail: your driver's name and phone number are on your reservation, sent to you before you sail, so you can reach them if you need to. Only go with the person holding a sign with your name.
Questions people ask
Does Gumbalimba Park have sloths?
No. Gumbalimba is known for its friendly white-faced capuchin monkeys, macaws, parrots, the pirate cave and the canopy zip line, but it doesn't have sloths. For sloths, see Daniel Johnson's Monkey & Sloth Hangout.
Where is Gumbalimba Park?
On Roatán's west end, on the way to West Bay. It's about 20 minutes from the Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole) and about 40 minutes from Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay).
How far is Gumbalimba Park from the cruise port?
About 20 minutes from the Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole) and about 40 minutes from Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay). Your driver picks you up at the port and has you back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard, every time, by design.
Do the monkeys at Gumbalimba climb on you?
Often, yes. The white-faced capuchins move freely through the park and often jump on guests, with park staff right there to supervise.
Does Gumbalimba have a zip line?
Yes. On the Gumbalimba Park Full Day you can add the Monkey Trail canopy zip line for $40 per person (ages 12+, about an hour, right in the park).
Do I need to buy Gumbalimba tickets?
Not with us. Park admission is included in both tours on this page, along with your private vehicle and driver and round-trip port pickup. The price you see is the price at checkout: no surprises, no hidden fees.
Can I visit Gumbalimba from the cruise port?
Yes. Your driver picks you up at the port, takes you to Gumbalimba (and West Bay Beach, if you choose that tour), and has you back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard, every time, by design.
Can I ride instead of walking at Gumbalimba?
Yes. The park covers 20 acres, and for anyone unable to walk or who would rather ride, Gumbalimba offers golf car tours for $15 per person, paid at admissions inside the park. Your golf car driver is also your guide and takes you to all the park's attractions. Cars hold about 5 to 7 guests and are shared with other visitors; to have one to yourselves, you pay for the empty seats. It's first come, first served with no reservations, and if every car is out the wait is usually 30–45 minutes.
Is Gumbalimba good for kids?
Yes. It's all ages and self-paced, with a kid-friendly freshwater pool. Children 3 and under are free, and car seats are included.
