Tour iquitos historical
- 6D/5N
- Iquitos
- Day 1: Arrival to Iquitos
- Day 2: Exploration of Iquitos and the surrounding area
- Day 3: Neighbourhood of Bethlehem and output to Nauta
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Iquitos
- Flight morning or at noon to Iquitos.
- Reception at the airport and transfer to the city for lunch at The Inn, with a view to the tropical jungle.
- Check-in at the hotel and free time to organize.
- Walking tour through the historic center of Iquitos.
- Free dinner with recommendations of the guide.
Day 2: Exploration of Iquitos and the surrounding area
- Breakfast and transfer to the port of Nanay, visit to a local market.
- Stop at the Bridge Golden Gates of the Amazon, impressive structure 2.3 km
- Boat trip to Padre Cocha, visit the butterfly garden of Gudrun Sperrer.
- Interaction with the community Kukama, with traditional dance and local crafts.
- Lunch and visit to the Museum of Indigenous Cultures of the Amazon, and the Museum of the Historic Boat.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Neighbourhood of Bethlehem and output to Nauta
- Visit to the Neighborhood of Bethlehem, famous for its floating market and the life on the banks of the Itaya river.
- Transfer to Nauta, boarding the boat Arapaima and welcome with tropical drinks.
- Talk about the geography of the area, and observation of stars.
- Navigation to the confluence of the rivers Marañón and Ucayali, the source of the Amazon.
- Excursion to watch birds and mammals such as pink dolphins, and monkeys.
- Dinner on board.
Day 4: Adventure in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Navigation on the river Ucayali, and exploration of the communal reserve of rio Yarapa.
- Walk through the forest flooded Varzea, and observation of flora and fauna.
- Interaction with the community Kukama and purchases of local products.
- Afternoon of exploration in open boats, observation of wild life and ecosystem of the forest floodplain.
- Dinner on board.
Day 5: piranha Fishing, and exploration in the forest
- Fishing for piranhas in an oxbow lake, with observation of birds and other wildlife.
- Presentation of tropical fruits and its health benefits.
- Lunch aboard the boat.
- Afternoon of exploration in a protected forest by the Kukama, with sightings of frogs, reptiles and tarantulas.
- Dinner on board.
Day 6: Back to Iquitos
- Breakfast and disembarkation in the town of Nauta.
- Transfer to the airport of Iquitos, with a stop at the Rescue Centre for Manatees "Amazon Forever Biopark", where they care for manatees and other endangered species.
- Eventual transfer to the airport for the return flight.
This itinerary offers a unique experience of immersion in the amazon jungle, visits to indigenous communities, seeing wildlife, and explorations of the rich biodiversity of the region.