Belén Neighbourhood Tour

Join this tour to discover the sights of Amazonian Venice, the neighbor of Belén. You'll canoe down the Itaya River.

Discover Belén

At the scheduled time, the group will meet at the Iquitos pier to head towards Belén along the banks of the Itaya River. You will board a typical boat to reach Amazonian Venice.

Your journey will start at the Belén market, where you will learn about the food customs and daily lives of the locals in this Iquitos neighborhood. While traveling down the river, you'll observe traditional wooden houses built on stilts above the water.

You will also learn about Belén's peculiarities that submerged underwater several times a month due to changing water levels. Additionally, discover how locals use canoes and boats for transportation of food and raw materials.

At the end of the tour, you can decide whether to visit another area of the city known for piranha fishing. After 3 hours sailing on the Itaya River, you will return to the original departure point.