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Surround Yourself with the Antics of Macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud

Published by Kristin Cowles, Editor-in-Chief

Country: Indonesia

The Experience

The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal is unrivaled in mayhem, with over two hundred long tailed macaques monkeying around with visitors daily. The antics unfold in the depths of some of the lushest green forests that Bali is famous for, with ancient sculptures and temples interspersed between trails and the consuming greenery. Drawing upwards of 10,000 visitors during peak visiting months, the Macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud are well accustomed to humans and are even known to climb up and sit on your shoulder in return for a treat. More mischievous macaques have been known to run off with your sunglasses or watch so be sure to keep your eye on these little monkeys!

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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary - Ubud
Over the long passage of time since Wenara Wana - more commonly known as the Padangtegal Monkey Forest - became 'open' to tourists, it has become one of the mainstays and 'must see' attractions of the Ubud tourism area.
Ubud - Wikipedia.org
Ubud is a town in central Bali, Indonesia, considered the arts and culture center of the island.
Travel Report Indonesia - Voyages.gc.ca
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36 Hours in Bali - NY Times.com (newspaper)
SAY Bali and most people think paradise. There are stunning sunsets, sculpted rice terraces and a temple on almost every corner. And for less-spiritual seekers, this steamy Indonesian island also has great surfing and a rollicking nightlife.
FRUGAL TRAVELER; In Bali, $3 Goes A Long Way - NY Times.com (newspaper)
I LEANED back lazily in my hammock and surveyed the panorama from my private veranda: coconut palms and mango trees in sizzling jungle greens, cascades of purple trumpet vines and pale-yellow frangipani, a tropical explosion of foliage that would have kept Gauguin working overtime for a month.
Australians greeted by new kind of Bali - The West.com (newspaper)
Jetsetters like Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall chose Ubud as their Hindu wedding destination because it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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