Belén Neighbourhood Tour

Join us and discover the sights of Amazonian Venice on this tour of the neighbourhood of Belén, a village located on the Itaya River.

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, the group will meet at the Iquitos pier to begin the tour of the neighbourhood of Belén, on the shores of the Itaya River. First, you will visit the Belén market, where you will learn about the food customs and daily lives of the residents. Following that, there will be a walk along Pasaje Paquito, known for its exotic products and natural medicine.

Depending on the season, the tour will be conducted by foot or by canoe along Amazonian Venice, characterized by wooden houses built on stilts above the water. Additionally, on the day of the tour, you can choose to visit another area of the city known for piranha fishing.

After 4 hours, the tour will conclude and return to the starting point.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the tour may vary between walking or canoeing, based on the season when the Itaya River rises. From November to June, houses float on the river, and the tour will use a traditional canoe. During the dry season, from July to October, the area is accessible by foot.