Exploring Iquitos in Peru & the Amazon Jungle
Iquitos is a Peruvian town, hidden deep in the Amazon Jungle. It is the largest town in the world not connected by road. You either go by boat for days on end or fly in.
I flew in and spend a week exploring the area, when the waters where at their highest. My Amazon Jungle accommodation was about to go under water.
Iquitos is a different place to the rest of Peru. Full of rickshaws and majestic crumbling colonial building. In this video I show Belén with their houses on stilts, and I visit Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and the Manatee Rescue Centre.
I went on a 3 day trip into the Amazon Jungle to a part called Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Each day, we did a different activity, from visiting the local villages, attempting to hike in the sweltering jungle, feeding monkeys, seeing Sloths, trying exotic fruit and just relaxing in the hammocks.
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The Amazon Experience | Iquitos, Peru Travel Vlog Ep 6
Had a great 3 day / 2 night Amazon Experience from Iquitos, Peru! Hope you enjoy all the beautiful footage we got with the amazing waters, sunsets and sun rises, dolphin spotting, monkey fun, and sloth lovin
I have a few more travel vlog vids from Peru to post, but for the next plans on my travel adventures:
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Amazon Jungle Tours with Amazon Experience - Iquitos, Peru
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How about jumping into the Amazon river and start exploring the Amazon Jungle?
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Our first impressions visiting Iquitos, Peru
We've done a lot of travel in Peru; however, we've yet to visit the Amazon basin jungle area up in the north. With an opportunity to take a river cruise in the Amazon we flew from Lima to Iquitos. Visiting Iquitos, the largest city in the region, was a place we stayed for two nights. Our first impressions of the city were favorable as we had an opportunity to take a tuk-tuk ride (known locally as motocar), explore markets, enjoy local delicacies and visit the Belen water stilt village and pet friendly cats and dogs. Come join us as we pound the pavement giving you a tour of Iquitos, Peru.
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After spending some time in Lima, we flew into Iquitos for the final leg of our Peruvian adventure. The landscape changed from arid deserts to mountains and finally to jungle as our flight crossed the country, and once we arrived, the first thing we did was hop into a tuk-tuk to take us into the city.
So we have made it to Iquitos. We had some lunch, we had a nap. It is now time to explore but first up we have to show you our hotel. It is called Hotel Epoca and it is super cool. It is a colonial building with a cute terrace and you just have to see it. So let's go. I know.
Iquitos is a really fascinating city. It is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road, which means that if you want to visit, you either have to take a plane or a boat to get there.
For many, Iquitos is just a quick stopover en route to an Amazon river cruise or a jungle stay, however, we were pretty excited to get to explore this colonial city.
So favorite part of the city so far is walking along the riverfront. We've got the Rio Amazonas just over there. And it is a really scenic walk. It is, it reminds us so much of Luang Prabang in Laos. Yes. Like it is bringing us right back. So similar.
Rrrrrr. We can hear those engines purring. Yes, something that also reminds us so much of Southeast Asia is all of the tuk-tuk. It is a city of tuk-tuk. You see motorcycles and rickshaw drivers everywhere.
It is an Iron House and that was built by Gustav Eiffel and brought piece by piece all the way from France in 1890. Wow! Or so rumor has it! There is little evidence tying Eiffel to this building, but the mystery keeps people visiting .
We spent the rest of the afternoon just wandering around Iquitos on foot. We didn’t have a map and we didn't have a guide, but we somehow managed to hit a lot of the main landmarks and then some.
Well I would say it has been a pretty fun first half day of exploration. We're really enjoying the town so far. Yes. This is a place I have wanted to visit for such a long time because my Grandma is actually from this area. Not from the city but from like a tiny little colony in the middle of the jungle that no longer even exists. I know. So it is pretty cool here. I feel like we have a much greater appreciation of where she is from and the kinds of food she has been eating because if you stay tune to our channel we're going to be filming a lot of food vlogs of all the regional cuisine from the Amazon.
Okay, so we made it to Belen which is the little village on water stilts. We ended up in the more residential area of Belen, however, there is a more touristy area where you can hire a peke-peke boat to take you out on the water. While we didn’t get to experience this, it could be a cool way to see the village from a different vantage point.
So Audrey, what are you seeing so far? Mostly fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables. Lots of colorful fruit. And I can smell cilantro in the air. So we just went through a really busy market. Now we're heading back into a different section of the water stilt village.
So that is a wrap from Iquitos. Tomorrow we are off to stay in a tree house lodge in the middle of the jungle. And from there we're going to be cruising down the Amazon. Yeah. Can't wait for that. So the adventures continue and we'll have many more videos to come. Ciao. Ciao.
This is part of our Travel in Peru video series showcasing Peruvian food, Peruvian culture and Peruvian cuisine.
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Amazon rainforests in Iquitos Peru, one of my most awaited 'into the wild' experiences. We spent 2 days in the Amazon jungles with Maniti Expeditions, and tbh it was harder than i expected. We did manage to see Anaconda, a lot of pink dolphins and had the best boat rides. On the other hand had the hardest time dealing with the humidity without any electricity. Had the simplest of meals, and all I can say is we created memories of a lifetime. And that is all that matters!
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Swimming with piranhas. Night hiking with tarantulas. Playing with sloths. Listening to birds at sunrise. The Amazon is an incredible and unforgettable experience. I hope you can go in person some day, but until then, I hope you enjoy this video.
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In this video, we spend three days exploring the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. We left Iquitos via the port Bellavista Nanay, where you can buy fruit and snacks for the boat ride to your camp. You can also eat larvae here.
We stayed at a no frills eco lodge. Generators came on during lunch and dinner so they can cook food. We could charge our batteries during those times, which was fortunate.
Our guide stayed with us for the entirety of our trip and really made the experience great. His name is Andres and we highly recommend him. He gave us tips, insights, and interesting facts about the trees, animals, and people around us. Check him out on facebook here:
We did everything I could think of for an Amazon adventure. All the timestamps are below for each of the experiences:
0:16 - Bellavista Nanay, eating larvae
0:48 - Cruising the Amazon River
0:58 - Local village - playing with parrots, sloths, snakes, anteaters, alligators, and more
3:11 - Daytime hike through Amazon rainforest, eating medicinal plants, trying not to get eaten by giant ants
5:10 - A STICK BUG!! It's only for a few seconds, but I was pretty dang excited about it
5:29 - Swimming with piranhas
6:18 - Night cruise to catch alligators
7:05 - Eerie and foggy morning cruise
8:08 - Indigenous village visit - war paint, dancing, blow darts, and A BABY SLOTH
10:29 - Amazon eco-lodge room tour
11:15 - Monkey Island
13:14 - Swimming and mud baths in the Amazon River
13:54 - Fishing for piranhas
14:32 - Night hike with tarantulas, scorpion spiders, wolf spiders, snakes, and other super creepy things.
16:34 - Sunrise canoe (paddling) to hear birds chirping
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Iquitos Amazon Tour - Discover the Peruvian Rainforest!
With this Iquitos Amazon tour, you will dive into a world that seems untouched, wild and has a lot of incredible nature to present you. Imagine speeding on the Amazon river with the blue sky above- and nothing but green jungle landscape around you. All the hectic from the busy city life will be forgotten within seconds. But don’t worry, during this tour you won’t sleep in tents being exposed to the wild jungle. You’ll sleep in a comfortable lodge located in the middle of the jungle, so get ready for some adventure...and get ready to get to know the lodge’s beautiful parrot!
During the Iquitos Amazon tour you will visit the monkey island, where you will see endangered species of monkeys that live freely on this island. In fact, you will most likely see a lot of animals that you have never seen before, such as pink dolphins, caimans, different bird species or paiches, an enormous fish that weighs up to 100 kg. You will even go piranha hunting; let’s see whether you manage to catch one of these little creatures! And have you ever heard of the Victoria Regia (Victoria Amazónica)? It’s the biggest water flower in the Amazon and can grow up to 40 cm in diameter, an incredible flower.
Another highlight is the jungle walk at night where you will become witness to an orchestra made up of different animal sounds, a truly unique experience. This is the perfect opportunity to spot timid snakes, frogs and certain animals that only move at night. Get ready for a flora and fauna that is totally different from what you are used to from the day.
You will even get to know an original local community and learn about their history and their lifestyle. They will welcome you with open arms, dance with you, laugh with you and teach you more about their customs. This is a very special experience as their life is very different from ours. You will also be able to taste various exotic regional beverages made out of sugar cane.
So what are you waiting for? Enjoy this Amazon rainforest tour in Iquitos, fall in love with the jungle’s fauna and flora and fall asleep with the jungle’s sounds in your head. This sounds like an adventure that Indiana Jones wouldn’t say “no” to. Would you?
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Iquitos. Peru - Day 1 - We head into the Amazon Jungle
We arrive to Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle and head to the town of Nauta to meet with our crew and catch the boat that will bring us 4 hours downstream to our lodge in the Yanayacu Preserve, North of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Iquitos has a 1/2 million population and it is hidden deep in the Amazon Jungle. It is the largest city in the world not connected by road. You either go by boat for days on end or fly in.
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Iquitos Peru: Amazing Amazon Adventure
If you're looking for things to do in Iquitos, Peru, check this video out.
Iquitos, Peru is the largest city in the world that in inaccessible by road. You can only reach this city by plane or boat.
Iquitos is located in the Northeast of Peru, and is surrounded by the Amazon jungle on the banks of the Amazon river . A few minutes travel outside of the city, and you will find yourself far away from the man made world.
There are many adventures to be had in Iquitos. Boat trips, exotic cuisine, animal viewing and even piranha fishing. I just captured a few of the many amazing things you can do there.
The city is cheap for most tourists and relativly safe. It is always a large city with a good amount of hotels and a decent nightlife.
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As part of our superb Peru tour with GAdventures, we visited the amazing Tambopata Eco Lodge for 2 nights, led by our friendly, well informed guide, Leo.
We stayed in a bungalow with no electricity and solar heated shower, which might sound a bit rustic but was actually lovely. Well equipped with a real bathroom, flushing toilet, real beds and mosquito nets, table, chairs and hammock!
The restaurant served excellent, fresh buffet food and in the bar you could buy an ice-cold beer in the evening while they ran the generators for a couple of hours until blackout. After this all you could see were fireflies!
We did a night wildlife walk on the first evening, taking strong advice to tuck trousers into socks to stop ants crawling into socks/shoes. Then the second morning we did an early morning explore, spotting wildlife all the way.
This was an awesome experience, really well prepared, really well guided, yet still felt like miles from civilisation!
My Ayahuasca Experience In Iquitos Peru
These are video clips taken in Peru showcasing my experience with a good buddy of mine and others we met along the way on a trip to Iquitos Peru. There we visited villages, went on hikes through the jungle, and took Ayahuasca, the vine of death. For those seeking this experience, hopefully this will give you an ideal what to expect.
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Coca Ecuador to Iquitos Peru by Boat: Adventure into the Amazon
This is the video highlights down the Napo River from Coca to Iquitos by boat. It took us four days to travel by boat from Coca, Ecuador to Iquitos, Peru using the Napo River and Amazon River. Day 2 was the most interesting as we took an excursion into Yasuni National Park for jungle trekking and piranha fishing. You can read all about our Amazon adventure (including the mishaps) on our blog here:
Amazon Experience - Iquitos, Peru
Four days in the amazon jungle and cruising along the river with Davis, a great guide from amazon experience. we had such a good trip! i cant recommend this tour company enough.
Iquitos, Peru Amazon River Jungle City In South America
Amazon river Iquitos, Peru, South America jungle City. Our Experience Travelling arround Iquitos. You can get to iquitos only by plane or by boat, there is no any roads arround iquitos, just the Amazon river. They have lots of national parks, Indian villages, nice and friendly people, and much more...
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Peru Pt. I : Iquitos + Ayahuasca Experience
Going to Peru will definitely be one for the books. Here’s the long awaited Part I of the 2 part travel series. Part I will be covering my stay in Iquitos and experiencing Ayahuasca for the first time at Nihue Rao. If you have any questions or comments, please write them down below! I’d love to hear and answer them for you.
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