Iquitos, also known as the capital of the “Peruvian Amazon,” is surrounded by forests, great rivers like the Amazon, and countless lagoons and lakes. Apart from the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, Iquitos tours will also let you explore its architecture, signs of Amazonian indigenous cultures exhibited in its main museum and other wonders.
Begin your Iquitos eco tours at the Pacaya Samiria National Park, which is over two million hectares in size and, yes, one of the largest protected areas in Peru. It takes care of various birds, mammals (including jaguars), fascinating reptiles, and colorful amphibians. Also, do you know that the Pacaya Samiria is also known as “the jungle of mirrors” due to the reflections of the sky and the surrounding nature reflected in the Amazon River.
Enjoy your Iquitos wildlife tours by coming across different species of monkeys and sloths at Monkey Island or “La Isla de Los Monos.” You will have a pleasant experience here seeing the monkeys playing and feeding them, and yes, this island also serves as a regeneration center for injured monkeys. You can get there by boat, so choose one of the Iquitos boat tours offered by Iquitos to visit the monkey island.
Your trip is incomplete without taking Iquitos Amazon River tours without opting for a boat trip on the world’s longest river. On these tours, you will get to observe different surprising animals, such as pink dolphins and piranhas, watch the Nanay River and the Amazon River, and you can engage in other water activities.
Get amazing experiences on your Amazon rainforest tours, Iquitos, by hiking through the jungle, especially at night. At this time, a light breeze accompanied by the natural environment of the jungle and total darkness will give you a totally unique experience. As you walk slowly and quietly, you can listen to the animals that are active at night and insects much better.
Implement Iquitos cultural tours by coming across a range of artifacts from the indigenous groups of the Amazon Rainforest at the Amazonian Cultural Museum. Here, you will get a complete idea of the indigenous culture and tradition through the exhibits of traditional clothing of Amazon tribes, weaponry, and ceremonial items.
Go for Iquitos nature excursions by walking through the canopy walkways, which are 35 meters (115 feet) above the rainforest floor and extend 500 meters (about 1640.42 ft) through the forest. You can enjoy walking through the walkways without any equipment and get immersed in nature.
Carry out your Iquitos city tours in Belen, a famous, unique, and crazy market, where you will get some idea of Amazonian culture. You will be quite happy here buying some exotic products from locals. Apart from the usual products, you will find various types of tobacco, jaguar fur, crocodile heads, and many herbal medicines.
Give your Iquitos Peru Amazon tours a relaxing turn at the Plaza de Armas, enjoying the fountains with ice cream and drinks. This park is also the heart of the city, surrounded by neo-gothic churches, restaurants, hotels, and shops. Behind the Plaza de Armas is Boulevard, where you find many hotels, bars, bistros, and restaurants. Walk through the Boulevard and feel the relaxation with fantastic views over the tropical rainforest and the Itaya River. You will also find a market here, where you can shop for handicrafts and other products. This will surely be one of the engaging Amazon tours for Iquitos.
Apart from the places, mentioned above, there are also countless other beautiful attractions innumerable to the list, which can be explored in your Peru Amazon tours.
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