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Sangeh Monkey Forest or Ubud Monkey Forest – Which Should You Visit?

Bali‘s sacred monkey forests, filled with those cute but mischievous long-tailed macaques, are a great draw for visitors. There are a few different options to choose from, including the Ubud Monkey Forest, Sangeh Monkey Forest and the Ala Kedaton Monkey Forest. You are also very likely to see some macaques when visiting the Uluwatu temple in south Bali and you might see some when visiting Mount Batur (though we didn’t see any there during our time there). We put together...

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Bali’s Ubud Monkey Forest – A Visiting Guide

One of the most unique activities to do while in Bali is to visit Ubud’s fascinating monkey forest. Officially named the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and is home to over 1200 long-tailed macaques. It is also still used by the local community for worship as there are three temples within the forest grounds, including the impressive 14th-century Pura Dalem Agung. The forest itself is also quite beautiful and pleasant to walk through, even...

Best Temples in and Around Ubud

Despite its small size, Bali is home to more than 10,000 Hindu temples. Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital, whose location makes it a perfect base from which to explore many of the island’s temples. In this travel guide on the Best Temples in and Around Ubud, we will focus on our favourites that are either in Ubud itself or within about an hour’s drive from town. Disclosure: This page (Best Temples in and Around Ubud) may contain product affiliate links. At...

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A Guide to Bali’s Best Waterfalls Near Ubud

Despite its small size, Bali is a land of a hundred waterfalls. One of the best places from which to explore many of them is Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital, whose location makes it the perfect base from which to explore many of the island’s waterfalls. In this travel guide on Bali’s Best Waterfalls Near Ubud, we will focus on our favourite waterfalls that are within about an hour’s drive of Ubud, but will also mention a few others that might...