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Iquitos is a city in the jungle, in the heart of nature and wildlife. It is a magical place where color, flavor, and culture are part of its lifestyle and society.

Iquitos is the capital of Loreto in the north of Peru and is located between lush trees and affluent rivers. This place has an arid and temperate climate in which you can enjoy a unique and attractive experience. So you should join Machu Travel Peru to learn more about the tours and excursions you can take there.

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Full-day City Tour in Iquitos

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The city tour in Iquitos, Peru is a guided tour through the most important places of Iquitos. Also, you can learn about the culture, history, nature, and its famous architecture here. Do not forget that on this tour you can visit buildings, museums, neighborhoods, and historical places.

Itinerary

  • Pick up at the airport
  • Transfer and pick up at your hotel
  • Visit the Bethlehem Market
  • Walk through the passage of Paquito
  • Explore the lower zone of Bethlehem
  • Enjoy the historical museum boat
  • Discover the historic houses (Palace Hotel) and the 28 de Julio Square

Finally, a panoramic bus tour of 60 min with a talking tour guide, making a tour of the city’s main arteries.

Important: This Iquitos tour normally includes bottled mineral water, entrance fees to the attractions, a permanent bilingual guide, and transportation during the excursion.

3-Day, 2-Night Amazon Tour in Iquitos

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This tour is aimed at people willing to explore the natural life of the jungle tour and enjoy the wild interactions. The Amazon is a perfect place to live outdoor adventures and feel like you can connect with the land and animals such as jungle predators, crocodiles, birds, and others.

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Pick up from the airport and hotel
  • Visit Nanay Market
  • Wildlife sighting by boat
  • Visit to the Monkey Island 
  • Sighting of Amazon Pink River Dolphin
  • Swimming in the Amazon River
  • Night walk
  • Overnight at lodge

Day 2

  • Sunrise on the Amazon River
  • Wildlife sightseeing by boat
  • Piranha fishing
  • Victoria Regia observation
  • Night excursions in a boat

Day 3

  • Jungle walk
  • Visit giant Ceibas
  • Navigate the Amazon River 
  • Visit Yagua Tribe 
  • Transfer to airport/hotel 

Note: it is important to mention that in this type of Amazonian tour, all meals, equipment, entrance fees, and others are included to generate a sense of commitment and responsibility with the passenger.

Half-Day Cultural Tour in Iquitos

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Exploring and experiencing a cultural tour in Iquitos provides different emotions when one travels, it is a dynamic different from a traditional tour, as it gives you a different background of the place and allows you to learn more about the traditions and customs of the population such as the use of medicinal plants, dances, craftsmanship, etc.

The highlight here is the visit to tribal communities of the Amazon, and also the cultural exchange that takes place as we see how they live, how they dance and what are their artistic expressions.

Itinerary

  • Transfer to the pier
  • Navigation of the Nanay River
  • Visit to the Bora community
  • Visit to the Kukamas community
  • Search for dolphins according to season
  • Piranha fishing
  • Navigation along the shore of the Padre Cocha 
  • Visit to the butterfly farm
  • Return to the boulevard pier

6-Day, 5-Night Cruise Tour in Iquitos

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A cruise tour to Iquitos, the capital of the Amazon in Peru, is a unique experience that combines navigation on the majestic Amazon River with the exploration of one of the most biodiverse jungles on the planet.

The cruises offer great comfort and luxury facilities, thus they combine adventure with relaxation and are perfect for travelers looking for new stories to share.

You can cruise the Amazon River and discover Amazon rainforest animals, this experience connects you with nature and is a must for any traveler. Cruises through Iquitos allow you to see the plants and animals of the Amazon.

The following is a generic itinerary that this type of cruise could follow, ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture and nature of the Amazon region.

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Embarkation in Iquitos

Day 2

  • Exploration of the Amazon River

Day 3

  • Visit native communities

Day 4

  • Biodiversity discovery

Day 5

  • Night in the jungle

Day 6

  • Return to Iquitos

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