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Travel Guide of Iquitos in Peru by Influencers and Travelers


Iquitos is the capital city of Peru's Maynas Province and Loreto Region. The largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon, east of the Andes, it is the ninth-most populous city of Peru. It is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon".


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1 - Plaza de Armas

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2 - Shore Excursions in Iquitos

our excursions are more wild observing the real jungle and animals in their own habitat and not captivity nor shows, boating, fishing, dolphin watching, botanic trekking, giant trees Night excursion, sunrise, sunset, observation of avez and monkeys, survival, camping, construction of camps, and native weapons sloth we organize tours according to the interests of the client,

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3 - Wildlife Watching in Iquitos

Unleash your spirit of adventurer, Go on an unforgettable adventure! Let yourself be conquered by the charm of nature. Experience a night hike through the dense jungle and learn about the different species that dominate when the sun is not shining. Take a boat ride on the Cumaceba River, where you can observe various species such as macaws, toucans, monkeys and many more in their natural habitat. Feel the magic of the community forest on the Yarapa River, a dazzling and charming place due to its biodiversity and beautiful landscapes.

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4 - Multi-day Cruises in Iquitos

Visit the spectacular Amazon Jungle on this 3-day adventure from Iquitos! Cruise along the Amazon River both during the day and at night and see native animals from the water, including monkeys and exotic birds. Hike through the jungle, visit a sugarcane distillery, and be amazed at the impressive jungle landscape. With all your meals included plus two nights’ accommodation at the Heliconia Lodge with round-trip airport transportation, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is one you won't want to miss!

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5 - Bird Watching in Iquitos

This is a good choice if you want to connect with nature and enjoy the jungle in its purest state and be able to perform different activities

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6 - Camping in Iquitos

Angelo started his service as a jungle guide operator based in the city of Iquitos 18 years ago in the Amazon department of Loreto in the north east of Peru. "As founder of LUPUNA JUNGLE TOURS my inspiration comes from a love of nature and sharring it. I offer personalized services to those who want to live a beautiful experience in the nature. As a jungle tour guide and connoisseurs in the field of tourism, I am eager to offer exiting options for all the nature-loving travelers." The idea is to provide tourism service to people with an adventurous spirit in order to make known the natural, sociocultural and ecological values ​​of this wonderful region and finally to promote responsible tourism, in such a way; reduce the negative environmental impact and establishing as part of its policy to preserve our Amazon, more knowing that the Amazon basin, is the lung of planet earth. In Lupuna Jungle Tours has qualified personnel for its operations in Iquitos and in the jungle.

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