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Belén Tour: Exotic Market, Floating City & Amazonian Life

Location Iquitos, Amazon, Peru
$72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.
Belén: Market and Floating City
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

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

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.
Return details
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.

  • Mercado de Belen
    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.
  • Itaya River
    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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Belén Tour: Exotic Market, Floating City & Amazonian Life

    Location Iquitos, Amazon, Peru
    $72
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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