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Refugio Ecológico Tzanka

Head a block southwest of the main plaza and hang a right on the dead-end lane to find this wildlife rescue center. Housing colorful parrots, coatis (big, acrobatic rodents), monkeys, sloths and a boa constrictor, the refuge also has short-term volunteer opportunities.

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