Floating City of Belen Tours and Tickets

Join us on this unique and adventurous experience! The tour begins when your local guide, Marlon, meets you in front of Restaurante Fitzcarraldo in Iquitos (2 short blocks from the Plaza de Armas). You will then take a motokar to the Belen Market where you will explore many stalls of regional foods, drinks, spices, medicines and craft goods. The tour is designed so you can see hidden corners of the market and taste local fruits and delicacies. Ask questions along the way because Marlon is very knowledgeable and can help you negotiate! To further this cultural experience, you’ll then take a boat ride along the Venice of Iquitos and see the daily life of the Belén neighborhood and people. Be sure to bring your camera and wear closed toe shoes! Tour includes bottled water, transportation between attractions (motokar and boat) and select tastings within the market.

You will experience local flavor and views of the Itaya River at the Malecón Tarapacá and Belen Marketplace, the most important market from Iquitos where local food and traditional medicine are sold. Then travel to our unique Floating City where you will see an entire city built on the water and witness how the local residents live and work. Afterward you will see the Amazon River itself where the Rio Itaya meets the Amazon.

Iquitos is better-known for being the entrance to the Peruvian Amazon. However, with this guided Belén neighborhood tour, you can see a different side to the popular port city. Pass through the local marketplace with your private guide, before venturing to the Itaya River to see the labyrinthine, floating neighborhood known as La Venecia Loretana.

Discover the real Iquitos with expert English-speaking guide Marlon on a full-day adventure through the city, rivers, villages, and jungle. This immersive experience combines local culture, Amazon boat travel, wildlife, and Indigenous traditions in one unforgettable day. Explore Iquitos and the Amazon with expert English-speaking guide Marlon on this full-day adventure. Visit the famous Belén Market, then take a boat tour through the Belén shanty town area. Ride by tuk-tuk to the new docks and continue by boat up the Amazon River. Visit the ancient Lupuna tree in the Comunidad de Independencia, enjoy fresh coconut water, and take in views of the Amazon River and Iquitos. Then travel up the Nanay and Río Momón to visit a native tribe. You’ll also stop at an animal sanctuary to see native wildlife and enjoy a guided nature walk to spot Amazon animals in their natural habitat. This tour blends culture, river life, local traditions, and nature into one unforgettable Iquitos experience.

Experience the cultural and natural beauty of Iquitos on this immersive full-day Private Shore Tour. From the vibrant Belén Market to wildlife conservation centers and the serene Quistococha Lake, this journey blends Amazonian traditions, local life, and the region’s breathtaking biodiversity. Led by expert guides, this tour offers an authentic look into daily Amazon culture and the conservation efforts that protect its wildlife. Your adventure begins and ends at the Iquitos Cruise Port, ensuring convenient and seamless travel throughout the day.