Belen Tours

Departure at 9:00 am from the Iquitos boulevard and we will walk to the populous Bethlehem Market where you can find the most varied products, from fresh fish, to passing meals, raccoons or tobacco cigars, lucky charms, Love lotions, medicinal preparations and exotic drinks many of them with curious names that honor their aphrodisiac properties, do you dare to try them?!.Then we will go to the neighborhood of Belén Bajo, a spicy and populous neighborhood where you will live the deep Iquitos, we will travel its streets until we reach the banks of the Itaya River where we will navigate between the famous floating houses or rafts. Which in times of rising of the river float forming the so-called Venice Loretana. Feel totally calm and safe, our specialized guides will give you the best experience in this sabrosón neighborhood bathed by the Itaya River.

We will walk to the populous Bethlehem Market where you can find the most varied products, from fresh fish, to passing meals, raccoons or cigars, lucky charms, love lotions, medicinal preparations and many exotic drinks of them with curious names that honor their aphrodisiac properties, do you dare to try them?!.Then we will go to the neighborhood of Belén Bajo, a spicy and populous neighborhood where you will live the deep Iquitos, we will travel its streets until we reach the banks of the Itaya River where we will navigate between the famous floating houses or rafts. Which in times of rising of the river float forming the so-called Venice Loretana. Feel totally calm and safe, our specialized guides will give you the best experience in this sabrosón neighborhood bathed by the Itaya River.

Welcome to the jungle. Adventure awaits during this 2-day roundtrip excursion from Iquitos to the aptly named “Monkey Island” in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Travelling by boat and overnighting in a sustainably designed eco-lodge, you'll feel like part of the food chain as you take in the astounding diversity of flora and fauna around you. Caimans, river dolphins, anacondas, monkeys...the list goes on. Guided nature hikes at dusk and dawn and a visit with an indigenous community make the most of this authentic jungle experience.

This private, full-day cruise on the Amazon River and Itaya River takes you where cars can't go. Admire views from a stunning vista point, hike into the rain forest, visit two traditional communities that still live along the banks of the rivers, and more. Breakfast and lunch are included to fuel a full day.

Iquitos is better-known for being the entrance to the Peruvian Amazon. However, with this guided Belén neighborhood tour, you can see a different side to the popular port city. Pass through the local marketplace with your private guide, before venturing to the Itaya River to see the labyrinthine, floating neighborhood known as La Venecia Loretana.

On this tour you will live a unique expereince, visiting one of the most populous neighborhoods full of esoteric elements, we will also travel a little outside the city so you can meet the manatees and enjoy the zoo and its white sand beach, a Beautiful Amazonian landscape.