Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

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!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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!

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide

Reviews

4.99

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Authentic experience of an Amazonian market
Dan J,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience! Marlon is very well informed about the market and introduced to a variety of goods which are unique to the Amazon region. It was an educational as an eye-opening experience.
Excellent tour and fantastic guide!
Kathy R,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Marlon was an excellent tour guide! He guided us around the market, making sure to stop and explain what was on display for most of the stalls we passed by. He was extremely patient with our questions and allowed us to sample some of the food that was on display. Our visit to the floating city took us to his house. It was eye-opening and changed some of my worldview. Don’t sleep on this tour, it’ll change your perception on a lot of different things.
A once in a lifetime experience
Benny B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If I could rate this experience an 20/10, I would. Marlon is an amazing/incredible tour guide, he literally handles everything for you, all you have to do is enjoy. His English is excellent, is very accommodating, and is very knowledgeable about the area. I was planning on going to Belen Market by myself and I’m so glad I didn’t bc I wouldn’t have been able to without his guidance. He knows everything regarding Iquitos and the Belen market. I had a life changing experience to and made memories that will last me a lifetime. Thank you Marlon!
5 star experience! Not to miss!
Natalie L,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommended! Both my husband and I loved the experience, and I can't miss it, to see how people here coexist with Amazon, how this magical land nourishes people. Very good tour guide, timely, attentive, a lot of knowledge. Introduced a lot of interesting things we know, tried the fruits never seen before, it rained and bought us raincoats, noticed that we drank and bought us water. Everything is worth 5 stars!
Only way to explore Belen!
Saran K,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Marlon is a great guide! I could never have navigated the market alone. The market and the boat ride through the Belen village was worth it. The insight and knowledge of the vendors was incredible. Highly recommended!!