Walk elevated timber walkways into Iquitos' legendary floating neighbourhood and plunge into Belén Market's extraordinary riot of jungle herbs, exotic fruits, and Amazonian medicines with a private local expert. Visceral, authentic, unmissable.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at the port and leads you on foot and by motokar rickshaw into Belén's maze of stilt homes, which rise and fall with the Amazon's seasonal floods. At the market, sample fresh camu-camu, aguaje palm fruit, and rare jungle herbs under expert guidance — closed shoes are non-negotiable here. The guide translates conversations with vendors and explains Amazonian folk medicine traditions that have persisted for centuries. A short boat ride through the floating sector reveals homes, churches, and corner stores all built on balsa rafts.
Good to know
Half-day tour fits comfortably within a standard port call. Wear closed shoes and modest clothing; valuables in a concealed money belt. Best in the morning when the market is most alive. Pre-book your preferred guide via the Tours by Locals platform to secure availability.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Iquitos — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.