Private Tour
Private Tour in Belen Market, Floating City and Amazon River
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
You will experience local flavor and views of the Itaya River at the Malecón Tarapacá and Belen Marketplace, the most important market from Iquitos where local food and traditional medicine are sold. Then travel to our unique Floating City where you will see an entire city built on the water and witness how the local residents live and work. Afterward you will see the Amazon River itself where the Rio Itaya meets the Amazon.
Additional Info
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
Not recommend for people about 70 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
Lunch
Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Malecon Tarapaca
You will visit Malecón Tarapacá which is the main boulevard of Iquitos where you will see grand buildings constructed during Iquitos' golden age, the rubber boom of the late 19th century. There are also many restaurants that you may wish to visit again later during your stay. We will take a short walk from there to the Belén Marketplace.
Belen
The Belén Market is the largest exotic local marketplace in Iquitos, there you will experience local flavor and see how the local people live. The market contains many food products harvested from the Amazon River and jungle: Alligator meat, wild boar, piranhas, turtle eggs, etc. There is also a jungle pharmacy called Pasaje Paquito that sells traditional indigenous medicine such as special herbs and roots.
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Private Tour in Belen Market, Floating City and Amazon River
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
an AMAZING day!!!
S419DGjanices,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kelwin customized the perfect day for me. First, we took a tuk tuk from my hotel to visit the Belen market, where he pointed out some unusual local foods and herbs. Then, we took a kayak trip on the Itaya River to see "urban" homes on stilts, and he explained the lifestyle of the Indigenous people who live in them. Next (and to me, the most interesting), we took bigger boat (with a hammock, for comfort) down the Amazon to look for dolphins, and we docked at Indepencia Village where a tuk tuk met us to take us through the village, and observe "suburban" Indigenous homes and farms, to see the La Lupuna 300 year old tree. Kelwin understood that I had no interest in the turistic sights that organized group tours show visitors. He made sure that I was comfortable for the entire trip (water, and a sun umbrella for the kayak trip). I'm a "senior", and he helped me navigate the steep (for me) climb to and from our boat to the tuk tuk. This was a COMPLETELY different experience from a standard group tour. and a truly memorable experience. Thank you SO MUCH Kelwin!!!
Customized Tour
137kayleent,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kelwin was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We were so grateful for the time he spent helping our group be immersed in the culture. He allowed us to pick and choose our adventures, and was even flexible when our flights got delayed, and we had to squeeze two days into one. We had a great time. I would definitely trust him with another tour!
Authentic and interesting
Victor G,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Kelwin. He introduced us to the Belén market and the life of the floating city with many interesting explanations and always in a good mood. At the market, we discovered exotic fruits, Amazonian fish and even local medicinal herbs, all explained with passion. On the Amazon, we had the chance to see dolphins, including pink dolphins, a magical moment! Kelwin is an excellent, attentive and passionate guide. We highly recommend this visit.
Amazon River/Belen Market/Floating Houses
ceceliak2025,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hey all! My husband and I want to share the incredible day we had. We started at the Belen market and saw so many different foods as well as locals shopping. We then saw the jungle pharmacy in awe. The floating houses gave us a lot of perspective; I recommend the rainy season so you can boat around the neighborhood! Then we saw where the Amazon river meets the Itaya River and the mixing of their waters. We were also lucky enough to see the grey & pink dolphins! Arguable most important, Kelwin made me feel safe the entire time!
The best tour and view of pink dolphins
amandaisabelc2022,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour. Kelwin was very friendly, he gave us a lot of important information to each place we visited, it is a local that knows the area very well. We had the opportunity to see both pink and gray dolphins and that was GREAT! I recommend 100% tour, very personalized and the views were amazing, my family and I had a great time:)
A peek into the daily lives of the people of Iquitos.
reilly73,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is the perfect introduction to Iquitos. Kelwin picked us up at our hotel and we walked to the Belen market. We tried grilled grubs, sapote , passion fruit, freshly rolled Peruvian cigars and camu camu. The market is a cacophony of colors, smells and sounds. It gives you a peek into the daily lives of the people of Iquitos. We then took a wooden skiff up the river past the floating city where Kelwin lived the majority of his life. We watched people working and children swimming at the riverside. We then went to the medicinal market to look at the various Amazonian remedies and bought a few bracelets to ward off evil spirits. We then picked up 2 tuk-tuks to take us to a different covered boat to see the confluence of the Amazon with the Itaya and watched some dolphins from the boat on our way. Kelwin is an excellent guide, giving you a glimpse into the daily hustle and bustle of Iquitos. Viewing the city from the water, walking its alleyways and speeding down its streets in a tuk-tuk. He also gave us some great local dining recommendations after the tour was over.
Highly recommended tour ,safe and informative
Birgit P,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting and informative tour of the Belen district with its exotic market and the residential district by the river. Then a boat trip to the first view of the Amazon . We felt safe and in good hands at all times. We can recommend the tour without restriction .
Private day tour from Iquitos
Jieming M,
Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I did a 1 day private tour in Iquitos with Kelwin. He showed us Belen market, took us 2 boat rides, feed Paiche and hugged a sloth… Kelwin is nice and so knowledgeable. He made sure our safety and comfort. At same time, showed us so much. It was such a fun and rewarding day! I recommend Kelwin to anyone who wants to do day tour from Iquitos.
Excellent service!
Laura W,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kelwin provided an excellent tour through the Belen market and community, and several stopping points on the Amazon. He accommodated our needs, answered all of our questions, and provided a very safe and informative experience with an authentic glimpse into the daily lives of the locals. As a local himself, he is a known and respected entity in the community. I highly recommend hiring Kelwin to see the area!
A true local experience of Belen- Fantastic
Amy L,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Kelwin gave us an excellent experience and memorable end to our trip. He is thoughtful, knowledgable and showed us the market but as well imparted a feeling of the market, the people of Belen, the area and how the river is part of daily life. This really added to our cultural understanding of the area as well as eye opening to the size of the market and it wares. A true highlight of an amazing trip.
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