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Activities in Iquitos

Belén Neighbourhood Tour

Join this tour and discover the curious sights of Amazonian Venice - the neighbour of Belén. You'll canoe your way down the river Itaya– there's no doubt you'll absolutely love it!

Join this tour and discover the curious sights of Amazonian Venice - the neighbour of Belén. You'll canoe your way down the river Itaya– there's no doubt you'll absolutely love it!

Discover Belén

At the scheduled time, the group will meet at the Iquitos pier, as you make your way towards the area of Belén, along the banks of the Itaya river. From there you'll hop aboard a typical boat and head towards the aptly coined Amazonian Venice.

To start, you'll be taken to the Belén market, the perfect place to learn all about the food customs and the day-to-day lives of the inhabitants of this Iquitos neighbourhood. While you make your way down the river you'll see the very traditional style wooden house built on stilts above the water. They're sure to surprise you!

Moreover, you'll learn all about Belén's peculiarities that disappear under the water several times per month throughout the year due to the changing water levels of the river. You'll also discover how the locals make use of canoes and boats to get around and transport food and raw materials.

To really put the cherry on top of the experience, you can decide on the day of the tour whether or not you'd like to go to another area of the city that's famous for piranha fishing.

After 3 hours sailing on the Itaya River, you'll return to the exact point where the tour initially began.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by boat

English–speaking guide

Not included

Piranha fishing: S/ 50 (US$ 13.20) per person

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The show represents local culture.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps vulnerable groups.
  • The activity promotes local production.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Yakumama Amazon Tours Show more

  • Yakumama Amazon Tours

    Corporate name: RURAL JUNGLE EIRL

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Boulevard, Iquitos pier, Iquitos, Peru

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