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Belén Tour: Exotic Market, Floating City & Amazonian Life

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: First block of Napo Street, at the intersection with the Boulevard, right in front of the Fitzcarraldo restaurant. You’ll see a structure that looks like a large open window next to the riverfront promenade. Your guide will be waiting for you there..

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Overview

Discover the real Amazon life in just a few hours!
This immersive tour combines culture, adventure, and authenticity, perfect for travelers with limited time before a flight or upon arrival in Iquitos.
Explore the famous Belén Market with a local guide who will introduce you to the hidden world of Paquito Passage, known for its natural medicines, Amazonian herbs, tobacco, and ayahuasca preparations.
Then board a traditional canoe to navigate through the floating city of Belén, where houses rest on the water and local families live in harmony with the river.
The experience lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, with small-group or private options, offering personalized attention in English or Spanish.
If weather allows, you can even try piranha fishing as an optional activity.

It’s a short but unforgettable journey into Amazonian life, ideal for travelers seeking authentic experiences, local culture, and safe adventure in the heart of Iquitos.

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What's Included

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Private guided tour
For the visit through the floating area, a local canoe is used to explore the neighborhoods. The transportation is private.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Your local guide will take you through the famous Belén Market. You'll see exotic fruits, natural remedies, Amazonian products, and much more. You'll learn about the traditional uses of plants and have the chance to interact with local vendors to understand their way of life.

Stop 2

From the Itaya River, we’ll explore the floating area of Belén in a non-motorized canoe, passing by houses on the water, children paddling in canoes, and entire communities living on the river. A unique visual and cultural experience.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

First block of Napo Street, at the intersection with the Boulevard, right in front of the Fitzcarraldo restaurant. You’ll see a structure that looks like a large open window next to the riverfront promenade. Your guide will be waiting for you there.

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End Point