Belén Market & Floating City: Private Tour with a Local Guide

5.0 (11 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Traditional stall at Bethlehem Market offering fresh Amazonian fruits and vegetables, showcasing daily life and local trade in Iquitos. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Boat ride through the Venice of Loreto, an iconic experience at Bethlehem Market where daily life in Iquitos happens on the Amazon River. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the authentic life of Belén on a private tour led by a local guide from Iquitos. You will explore the famous Belén Market and Pasaje Paquito, where you will learn about the traditional uses of medicinal plants, Amazonian remedies, tobacco and ayahuasca. Afterwards, you will travel through Belén’s floating neighbourhoods in a traditional non-motorised canoe, observing houses built over the water and the everyday lives of riverside families. The experience lasts between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, offers personalised attention and is available in English or Spanish. If the weather and river conditions allow, you may also try piranha fishing as an optional activity. A safe, personal and authentic cultural experience operated directly by a local team based in Iquitos.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Yakumama Amazon Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private guided tour
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): For the visit through the floating area, a local canoe is used to explore the neighborhoods. The transportation is private.

Itinerary

Mercado de Belen

2 hours Admission included

Your local guide will take you through the famous Belén Market. You'll see exotic fruits, natural remedies, Amazonian products, and much more. You'll learn about the traditional uses of plants and have the chance to interact with local vendors to understand their way of life.
Itaya River

2 hours Admission included

From the Itaya River, we’ll explore the floating area of Belén in a non-motorized canoe, passing by houses on the water, children paddling in canoes, and entire communities living on the river. A unique visual and cultural experience.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

First block of Napo Street, at the intersection with the Boulevard, right in front of the Fitzcarraldo restaurant. You’ll see a structure that looks like a large open window next to the riverfront promenade. Your guide will be waiting for you there.

End point

First block of Napo Street, at the intersection with the Boulevard, right in front of the Fitzcarraldo restaurant. You’ll see a structure that looks like a large open window next to the riverfront promenade. Your guide will be waiting for you there.