We tried to get there early to beat most of the people and have the monkeys just for us but when we arrived there were already two large (and loud) groups.
As for the monkeys, they were everywhere where there where people. Those guys have figured out who can provide food much faster than whatever grows in the jungle. In no time there was one on Wolfram's back trying to open his bag.
It could have been cute but for me it was partially scary as they didn't look friendly not to mention I was concerned about any disease they might carry, e.g. the rabies.
Still it was an opportunity for quite some nice photos without too much trouble as the monkeys would just sit in plain sight. Even nicer, there were plenty of baby monkeys which is always cute.
Overall I didn't like the place. The monkeys were too aggressive and clearly had learnt where to find food (in your backpack). It didn't feel like seeing monkeys from the wild but more a pack of hungry monkeys. Next time we will go to a real natural reserve where animals are not somehow domesticated.
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