| There are many things to do in Iquitos Peru. Known | | | | 3) Floating Town of Belen |
| as "The City of Love," it is the largest city on any | | | | Belen is a town famous for being built on wooden |
| continent that cannot be reached by road as it is | | | | poles over water. The main form of transportation is |
| surrounded by beautiful rivers and lush rainforest. | | | | by canoe. Belen isn't always a floating city; only when |
| Located at the mouth of the Amazon River, Iquitos | | | | the river waters rise. Belen's market has a large |
| is the principle city in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. | | | | variety of items for sale and is popular with travelers. |
| Iquitos is hot and humid (around 90 degrees | | | | 4) Pacaya Samiria National Reserve |
| Fahrenheit) year round. | | | | Also known as the "Jungle of Mirrors," this reserve is |
| The Top 5 Things to Do In Iquitos Peru Are: | | | | an excellent place to see several types of wildlife like |
| 1) Amazon River | | | | monkeys, pink dolphins, sloths and birds. You can also |
| A trip along the Amazon river is a great way to | | | | visit the Marañon and Ucayali rivers where the |
| experience nature and to spot wildlife. There are | | | | Amazonas river begins. |
| boats from the city of Iquitos that can take you on | | | | 5) Ayahuasca |
| a few hour ride and back again to Iquitos. A popular | | | | This is an hallucinogenic brew that has been used for |
| activity on the Amazon is to fish for piranhas. | | | | 5,000 years by indigenous people. Ayahuasca is taken |
| 2) Jungle Tour | | | | at night with a shaman for guidance. It induces |
| This is the main reason why people visit Iquitos. | | | | powerful visions and is known for its spiritual and |
| There are several different types of jungle tours | | | | curative abilities. |
| available. Most last from 3 to 7 days, where you will | | | | Iquitos is the ideal place for nature lovers and those |
| stay at a jungle lodge and take day hikes to go | | | | with a sense of adventure. It is a beautiful area with |
| wildlife watching and to meet the local villagers. | | | | spectacular scenery that you will not soon forget. |