Iquitos Floating City Tour: Explore Local Markets

Explore Belen Market, Floating City, and the Amazon River. Discover local flavors, traditional medicine, and a city on water. Witness the Amazon’s majesty.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience the local culture and scenic views of the Itaya River at Malecón Tarapacá and Belen Marketplace, Iquitos’ most significant market offering local cuisine and traditional medicine. Next, journey to the unique Floating City to observe a community built on water and see how the locals live and work. Finally, visit the Amazon River where the Itaya…

Location
Malecon Tarapaca
Boulevard Tarapaca
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S419dgjanices
Sep 14, 2025
an AMAZING day!!! - Kelwin 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!!!
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137kayleent
Sep 8, 2025
Customized Tour - Kelwin 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!
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Victor
Aug 28, 2025
Authentic and interesting - We 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.
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Ceceliak2025
Apr 2, 2025
Amazon River/Belen Market/Floating Houses - Hey 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!
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Amandaisabelc2022
Mar 8, 2025
The best tour and view of pink dolphins - We 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:)
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Reilly73
Feb 16, 2025
A peek into the daily lives of the people of Iquitos. - This 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.
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Birgit
Dec 7, 2024
Highly recommended tour ,safe and informative - A 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 .
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Jieming
Oct 9, 2024
Private day tour from Iquitos - My 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.
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Laura
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent service! - Kelwin 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!
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Amy_l
Aug 23, 2024
A true local experience of Belen- Fantastic - Kelwin 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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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).