Peru · Wildlife

Full-Day Amazon Wildlife Tour to San Juan de Huashalado

1 Day Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn about medicinal healing plants in San Juan de Huashalado
02 Spot sloths, turtles, parrots, and boas along the Amazon River
03 Fish for piranhas on the Yanayacu River and see the famous Ceiba Tree
04 Meet the Yagua tribe, known for their skill with the blowgun

Spend a full day navigating the Amazon River from Iquitos to San Juan de Huashalado, where you will learn about medicinal healing plants and spot wildlife such as sloths, turtles, parrots, and boas. Continue to the Yanayacu River to see birds, fish for piranhas, and view the famous Ceiba Tree, which is in danger of extinction. You will also meet the Yagua tribe, known for their skill with the blowgun, and have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts from them.

Spend a full day navigating the Amazon River from Iquitos to San Juan de Huashalado, where you will learn about medicinal healing plants and spot wildlife such as sloths, turtles, parrots, and boas.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Iquitos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amazon River Journey to San Juan de Huashalado and Yanayacu

Go to Bellavista Port from Iquitos at 9:00 AM.
Navigate north along the Amazon River, visit San Juan de Huashalado, and learn about medicinal healing plants and species such as sloths, turtles, parrots, boas, and more.
Continue to the Yanayacu River to see birds, the famous Ceiba Tree, fish for piranhas, and observe other species.
Meet the Yagua tribe, known for their ability to use a blowgun, and enjoy the opportunity to buy handicrafts from them.
Return to San Juan de Huashalado before heading back to Iquitos.