The Amazon of Peru is abundant, exuberant. The dark green of our jungle is home to dozens of ethnic groups and one of the most biodiverse natural systems on the planet. The Peruvian Amazon offers you the possibility of delving into the mystery of virgin nature, transporting yourself in time, at the origin of life, in the knowledge of megadiversity and enjoying the fantastic scenarios that are discovered while navigating the Amazon River, chosen among the new 7 natural wonders of the World.
In the Andes of Peru is born the Amazon River, the longest and mighty in the world, its basin, with thousands of tributary rivers, is covered with dense vegetation and covers more than half of the Peruvian territory. The interesting thing is that the Peruvian Amazon is so big and mega-diverse that it could take months or years to get to know it, that's why a tourist infrastructure and circuits have been developed that allow visitors to choose the one that best suits their interests.
The city of Iquitos, is the main port on the Amazon River, the largest city in the Peruvian jungle and the largest city in the world without roads. From its strategic position, in an area where numerous rivers converge (Itaya, Nanay, Morona, Napo, etc.) Iquitos becomes, in general, the starting point to explore the Amazonian northern forest.
Day 1 Iquitos to Amazon Queen Lodge, explore the Amazon river and the Monkeys Island
Day 2 Yanayacu Creek, visit an ethnic group and visit the "Fundo Pedrito"
At the indicated time (9:30 a.m.) we will begin with the reception and transfer to the Port of Bellavista, on the banks of the Nanay River. From there we will board a boat to sail toward the majestic Amazon River. During the journey, of approximately three hours, we will enjoy the view at the confluence of the Nanay and Amazon rivers, in addition to a stop at Fundo Don Pedrito, where you can observe the famous Victoria Regia (the largest freshwater aquatic plants), the impressive paiche (fish that can exceed 3 meters), lizards of different sizes, and the daily life of the riverside inhabitants in their picturesque wooden houses.
The navigation continues to the farming community of San Rafael, home of the indigenous Yagua people. Here we will learn closely about their customs through their traditional dances and their handmade crafts. Later, we will arrive at the Amazon Queen Lodge, where you will be received and assigned your rooms before enjoying a typical lunch.
In the afternoon, we will take a jungle walk toward the community of Timicurillo, where we will appreciate the daily life of the farmers and their subsistence activities. During the journey, we will also learn about the medicinal plants of the Amazon and their healing properties. At the end, we will return to the lodge for dinner.
To close the day, you can participate in an optional night walk, ideal for enjoying the magical sounds of insects, birds, and other jungle animals. In high water season, the experience of a night canoe ride is also offered, enjoying the life of the river and the ravines under the moonlight.
After breakfast, we will start sailing to Neyser Island, a natural sanctuary where we will have the opportunity to interact with diverse species of monkeys such as pichicos, friars, huapos, and maquisapas. These animals live in complete freedom and often approach visitors in a friendly way, turning the experience into an unforgettable encounter.
Our adventure continues with a short sail to the village of San Juan de Huashalado, where we will visit the rescue center “El Encanto de Rony.” There we will be able to closely observe the imposing anaconda, as well as interact with adorable sloths, colorful toucans, red and blue macaws, among other species of Amazonian fauna.
Later, we will enjoy a tasting of the region's traditional aphrodisiac and medicinal drinks, such as the famous Rompe calzón, Siete raíces, Levántate Lázaro, and Espérame en el suelo. We will also find drinks made with healing fruits and plants such as camú camú and ginger, as well as valuable natural products such as boa and lizard fat, copaiba oils, and the popular dragon's blood.
Subsequently, we will return to the Amazon Queen Lodge for lunch. After a short break, we will start sailing for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes back to the city of Iquitos, where you will be transferred to your hotel or the city center.
With this, our Amazonian experience ends, a trip that combines nature, culture, and the incomparable biodiversity of Peru.
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