Peru · Wildlife

1-Day Iquitos History and Wildlife Tour with Belém Floating Houses

1 Day Round trip from Carr. Iquitos-Nauta km 13.8 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Manatee Rescue Centre and learn about young Amazonian manatees
02 Explore Quistococha Zoo beside beautiful Tunchi Lake
03 See the distinctive floating houses of the Belém district
04 Walk through Iquitos to admire its ancient houses and local streets

Traverse Iquitos, the Peruvian city of Maynas Province in the Loreto region, and discover its blend of history and wildlife in a single day. Learn about Amazonian manatees at the Manatee Rescue Centre, explore the local Quistococha Zoo near beautiful Tunchi Lake, and visit the Belém district with its distinctive floating houses. The tour also takes you through the town's streets to see its ancient houses and local character.

This rescue centre cares for young Amazonian manatees before releasing them back into their natural habitats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities San Juan Bautista, Iquitos

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Iquitos History and Wildlife Discovery

Pick-up from the airport or hotel.
Begin the trip with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Centre. This rescue centre cares for young Amazonian manatees before releasing them back into their natural habitats.
Continue to the local Quistococha Zoo near beautiful Tunchi Lake.
Visit the Belém district, known for its floating houses, with your Iquitos tour guide.
Return to the main town to see the historical and ancient houses. Drop-off at the hotel or the airport.