Discover Iquitos: City Tour and the Belen Market
ID: GYG818453-1302586
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Want to explore Iquitos to the fullest? On this tour, you will discover the historic center of the city, a manatee rescue center and the Quistococha Zoo.
At 9:00 a.m., we will meet at Antonio Raimondi Avenue to begin a complete tour of Iquitos. We will explore the main attractions of this city on the banks of the Amazon River and its rich history.
We will tour the historic center, admiring mansions decorated with European tiles from the rubber era of the 19th century. We will visit the Iron House, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the Museum of Amazonian Indigenous Cultures, where we will see handicrafts and objects from various local ethnic groups.
We will continue with a visit to the Belen market, where we will experience the vibrant local life and the variety of products available.
Afterwards, we will enjoy a free hour for lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, we will take a minibus to the outskirts of the city to visit a manatee rescue center and learn about the conservation work of these aquatic mammals.
The last stop will be at the Quistococha Zoo, where we will have a close look at various Amazonian species such as jaguars, monkeys and macaws.
We will finish the excursion at 17:00 at the starting point.
Highlights
- You will admire the elegant European mosaics and iron balconies.
- You will explore the city's main boulevard.
- You will contemplate the “Iron House”, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
