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Full-Day Iquitos City Tour with Belén Market and Manatee Rescue

1 Day Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the colorful Belén Market and its vibrant local life
  • 02 Visit the Floating Village of Belén with its unique stilt houses
  • 03 Discover the Manatee Rescue Center and learn about wildlife conservation
  • 04 Walk through Iquitos city center to admire historic rubber-era buildings
  • 05 Admire panoramic views of the Nanay and Amazon Rivers near Peru's longest bridge
  • 06 End the day with a beautiful sunset over the Nanay and Amazon Rivers

Experience a full-day Iquitos city tour that takes you beyond the usual routes. Explore the vibrant Belén Market and the Floating Village of Belén, visit the Manatee Rescue Center to learn about Amazonian wildlife conservation, and stroll past historic rubber boom-era buildings in the city center. Continue to the scenic Nanay River area for panoramic views of the Nanay and Amazon Rivers, with the option to explore the Nanay Market and sample local delicacies. End the day with a breathtaking Amazonian sunset, one of the most iconic views in Iquitos.

End the day by relaxing and witnessing a beautiful sunset over the Nanay and Amazon Rivers, one of the most iconic views of Iquitos.

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 No
City Iquitos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Iquitos Discovery with Belén, Manatees and Sunset Views

  • Begin with pickup from the airport or your hotel.
  • Visit the vibrant Belén Market, a lively spot where locals trade food, crafts, and traditional medicines.

  • Explore the Belén Floating Village, a fascinating neighborhood with houses built on rafts that rise and fall with the river (best visited between March and July).

  • Travel south along the Iquitos-Nauta road (approximately 14 km) to reach the Manatee Rescue Center. Learn about the conservation efforts to protect endangered Amazonian manatees and interact with rescued animals.

  • Return to the city center for a short guided walk. Admire and take photos of historic buildings from the rubber boom era, including the famous Iron House and other architectural gems.

  • Continue to the northern part of Iquitos to enjoy the scenic Nanay River area. From here, marvel at views of the longest bridge in Peru, stretching 2,700 meters, and capture stunning photographs of both the Nanay and Amazon Rivers.

  • Optionally, explore the Nanay Market to sample local Amazonian delicacies and discover regional food traditions.

  • End the day by relaxing and witnessing a beautiful sunset over the Nanay and Amazon Rivers, one of the most iconic views of Iquitos.

  • Transfer back to your hotel or the airport, concluding your full-day city tour.

Belén Market, Floating Village of Belén, Manatee Rescue Center, Nanay and Amazon Rivers

Where this trip takes you

Belén Market, Floating Village of Belén, Manatee Rescue Center, Nanay and Amazon Rivers

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup from the airport or hotel
  • Drop-off at the airport or hotel
  • Free entrance
  • Box lunch including a sandwich and water or soda
  • Transportation provided
  • Bilingual professional guide

What's Not Included

  • Tip for the guide
  • Extra beverage
  • Personal belongings

What to bring

  • Money in case you want to buy something extra at the places you visit.

Know before you go

  • It's better to have a late flight so you can do the activities, or perhaps have an extra day to take this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Iquitos, Peru
Tour start
Iquitos, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Iquitos.

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