Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Join us on this unique and adventurous experience! The tour begins when your local guide, Marlon, meets you in front of Restaurante Fitzcarraldo in Iquitos (2 short blocks from the Plaza de Armas). You will then take a motokar to the Belen Market where you will explore many stalls of regional foods, drinks, spices, medicines and craft goods. The tour is designed so you can see hidden corners of the market and taste local fruits and delicacies. Ask questions along the way because Marlon is very knowledgeable and can help you negotiate!
To further this cultural experience, you’ll then take a boat ride along the Venice of Iquitos and see the daily life of the Belén neighborhood and people. Be sure to bring your camera and wear closed toe shoes!
Tour includes bottled water, transportation between attractions (motokar and boat) and select tastings within the market.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mercado de Belen
After meeting with your local tour guide, we will provide a Motokar to the Belen Market where you will explore many stalls of regional foods, drinks, spices, medicines and craft goods. The tour is designed so you can see hidden corners of the market and taste local fruits and delicacies. Ask questions along the way because Marlon is very knowledgeable and can help you negotiate!
Belen
For the second portion of the experience, you’ll then take a boat ride along the "Venice of Iquitos" (Venecia Loretana) and see the daily life of the Belén neighborhood and people. You'll learn all about day to day life on the Amazon, and be encouraged to ask questions along the way. Be sure to bring your camera and wear closed toe shoes!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
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Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iquitos Belén Marketplace Tour
Megan W,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour offered great variety. Marlon is SUPER knowledgeable about Iquitos and the Jungle and we appreciated learning so much from him.
Marlon provides great local knowledge!
JamesC9587,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Marlon was filled with local knowledge, advice for engaging in the local culture, and Marlon's great sense of humour. We really enjoyed each part and seeing the local neighbourhood.
Absolutely great...
Kadri T,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely great experience! Our guides were real locals and it was very interesting to walk through the market listening their stories and explanations. The tour included some tastings, motortaxi ride and boat tour as well - all great!
Marketplace adventure
Ignaz S,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marlon was an exceptional guide! We enjoyed the boisterous market atmosphere and the different sounds and smells we encountered. The sellers were very kind. It was our first ride in a Tuk Tuk in Peru! We also loved seeing the lower Belen market and the floating houses. What an experience!
Great Guide Marlon
Dilipkumar S,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience touring the local belen market and floating village. Marlon is a fantastic guide. I tried some local fruits based on his suggestion. Loved it and highly recommend.
Highly Recommended
Seunghyun K,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marlon is kind, informative, and efficient! He has done this tour for many years and knows his way in and out of the Belen Market. Highly recommended!
Good choice for Bethlehem with local guide
jesusp161,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience to see Bethlehem -Venice with local guide (Marlon) in just over two hours. With a small reaper walk along the river.
Interesting tour
Dorinda W,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting experience. Guide shared a lot of information and offered the opportunit to sample several of the different foods.
TANZANIA: Serengeti with a local guide
joaqu no93,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best National Park along with Ngorongoro Crater. We were a group of 6 people, designed the trip through the Serengueti and other national parks of Tanzania, and had amazing experiences that you can not miss. We saw all kinds of animals in their natural habitat, we saw several crossings of the great migration along the Mara River, idyllic landscapes, good camps and hotels, excellent food, and all accompanied by Kevin (whatsapp +255789773572), a local guide who speaks Spanish, and with his vehicle and great professionalism made us enjoy some exceptional days.
An unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Amazon
AlfredoBen,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Michelangelo and driver Dani were exceptional. Michelangelo demonstrated a deep knowledge of the gastronomy of Iquitos and led us to discover the best places to taste the authentic and delicious flavors of the region. Dani, for his part, was an impeccable driver, always transmitting confidence and security. Thanks to them we live a real immersion in the Peruvian Amazon: we visit riverside communities, tour majestic rivers and explore markets full of color and exoticism, all framed in that special Amazon Mood. Highly recommended!
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