From Iquitos || Belen Neighborhood, the Amazonian Venice ||
ID: GYG551080-948759
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Join us to explore the curious stamp of the Amazonian Venice in this tour through the neighborhood of Belen. We will navigate by canoe on the Itaya River, you will love it!
Itinerary
At the appointed time we will meet at the pier in Iquitos and begin this tour through the neighborhood of Belen, on the banks of the Itaya River. For this, we will board a typical boat, the best way to visit the so-called Amazonian Venice.
First, we will go to the Belen market, a perfect place to learn about the gastronomic customs and the daily life of the inhabitants of this neighborhood of Iquitos. As we sail, we will pass by the humble wooden houses built on pillars along the river, which will surprise you!
In addition, we will learn a lot of peculiarities of Belen, which is flooded by the waters of the river when it rises in certain months of the year. We will see how the inhabitants use boats and canoes to move around and transport food and materials.
If you want to complete the day, we can go to an area famous for piranha fishing. Would you like to live this experience? You can decide on the day of the activity!
After three hours of sailing on the Itaya River, we will return to the starting point and end the tour in the Belen neighborhood.
Highlights
- Get an idea of Iquitos, often overlooked but cultural.
- Ideal for travelers with time to spare before an Amazon adventure.
- Explore the fascinating houseboats of Bethlehem
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
