Betlehem-tur: Eksotisk marked, flydende by og Amazonas-liv
Beskrivelse
Denne tur kombinerer kultur, eventyr og autenticitet på blot et par timer og er ideel for dem med begrænset tid før en flyvning eller ved ankomst til Iquitos. Du vil besøge det berømte Belén-marked med en lokal guide, der vil forklare hemmelighederne bag Paquito-passagen, kendt for sine naturlige lægemidler, tobak, ayahuasca og andre amazoniske midler. Derefter sejler du i den flydende by Betlehem i en traditionel ikke-motoriseret kano, hvor du udforsker huse over vandet og samfund langs floden. Oplevelsen har en fleksibel varighed på 2,5 til 3,5 timer og foregår i små eller private grupper med personlig opmærksomhed på spansk eller engelsk i sikre områder. Hvis vejret tillader det, kan du også prøve piranhafiskeri som en valgfri aktivitet. Det er en kort, men dyb fordybelse i det lokale amazoniske liv, perfekt for dem, der søger autenticitet, tryghed og direkte kontakt med kulturen.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Din lokale guide vil tage dig gennem det berømte Bethlehem-marked. Du vil se eksotiske frugter, naturlige midler, Amazonas produkter og meget mere. Du lærer om traditionelle anvendelser af planter og interagerer med lokale købmænd for at forstå deres livsstil.
Fra Itaya-floden vil vi udforske Beléns flydende område i en ikke-motoriseret kano, forbi huse på vandet, børn i kanoer og hele samfund, der bor på floden. En unik visuel og kulturel oplevelse.
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Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
Anmeldelser(8)
Great explanation and walk through a huge market, and the flooded village gave a good look at the challenging but interesting lives the people live.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the visit to Belén Market and the walk through the floating area. For us, it is very important to show this part of Iquitos with respect, closeness, and a real explanation of how many families live in this very special area of the Amazon. We will continue working with care and dedication so every traveler can have an authentic, safe, and well-guided experience. Thank you for trusting us, and we hope to welcome you again in Iquitos soon.
We were my partner and I with our guide Jose, was great the experience, our guide very attentive, explaining all the details of both the market and the floating city of Bethlehem, we highly recommend hiring this tour to live the immersive experience 100% of the life of Iquitos.
Muchísimas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron el recorrido por el mercado de Belén y la ciudad flotante, y sobre todo que José los haya acompañado con tanta atención y buena explicación durante el tour. En Yakumama Amazon Tours apostamos por brindar experiencias auténticas, seguras y bien guiadas. Por eso trabajamos con guías titulados y capacitados, que conocen nuestra cultura, nuestra historia y la realidad de la Amazonía, para que cada viajero pueda vivir Iquitos de una manera cercana, responsable y enriquecedora. Gracias por recomendarnos y por confiar en nuestro equipo. Seguiremos trabajando con mucho cariño para que más viajeros se lleven una experiencia inmersiva y memorable de la vida amazónica.
The tour and the tour guide was awesome. Viator failed us though!! The address and location to meet were so so of base and no support or direction. It was only because we spent 1.5 hours the day before we were able to figure this out. This was the biggest fail Viator has ever given us. The meet location is a joke. The address given does not exist and the company is located by getting over a wall on a lower walkway and climbing down 35 rickety stairs to a half sinking barge. I reached out to Viator the day before to get a zero response and tried the “contact your tour operator” to also get a 0 response. It was only due to a good set of soles from another tour operator “that truly wanted our business” we found the location. When we returned at 9am this morning the crazy stairs were all blocked off. Thankfully a also very confused guide showed up and we figured it out. Shame on you Viator for making this so difficult. You need to explain the complexity of this meeting place far better and you find it on the “Map” is no help what so ever.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience in such detail. We are glad to know that the tour and the guide were excellent, and we are sorry that the initial meeting location was confusing and that the response through the platform was not fast enough at that moment. In our reservations, we always provide our direct WhatsApp number, where we offer support almost 24 hours a day. When travelers have questions or want to feel more secure before the tour, they can also contact us through that channel, where Andrés and our team can help with photos, references, and meeting point details, especially one day before the activity. It is also important to mention that the meeting point is located in a tourist area of Iquitos where, on some occasions, events, street closures, or temporary changes may make access more difficult. Also, because it is a busy tourist area, we always recommend contacting only our official channels, as there may be independent guides nearby who are not part of Yakumama Amazon Tours and could create confusion. We truly appreciate your patience, and we are happy that in the end you were able to enjoy a good experience with our guide. For us, it is very important that every traveler feels supported, safe, and well informed even before the tour begins.
Great experience with local guide, Nelson. Highly recommended if you have a couple of hours to spare. It’s a tour you have to experience when visiting Iquitos. A reel eye opener! Thanks Nelson.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re happy to know you enjoyed the tour and Nelson’s guidance. Sharing the real life of Belén through a local perspective is what makes this experience special. Thanks for recommending us and visiting Iquitos with us! 🌿
Great tour, full of sensory experiences. It was eye-opening for sure . My tour guide José, has been informative and answered all of my questions related to the area and people's daily lives and explained the many different foods you can find in the market. If you have only a few hours, but dont want to be wondering alone and are keen to understand people's lives a little bit better, I would highly recomend this tour. The history of the place, daily joys and troubles, and daily living have been fascinating and, at times, moving to learn. Great experience Thank you
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que el tour fue revelador y que José pudo ayudarte a comprender mejor la vida diaria, la historia y la cultura de Belén. Este recorrido está pensado justamente para quienes tienen poco tiempo pero quieren una experiencia auténtica y profunda. Gracias por recomendarnos y por vivir Iquitos con nosotros. 🌿
I had an excellent tour today of Belén Market and a short boat ride through Belén Village with José. He was very knowledgeable and gave me detailed explanations that helped me better understand the daily lives of the people in these communities, as well as the cultural importance of the foods and products sold in the market. His insights made what could have been a very busy and overwhelming place feel approachable and interesting. José was also very attentive, always making sure I felt comfortable, and he was happy to answer any questions, which made the experience even more enriching. Thanks to him, I left with a much deeper appreciation of Belén.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re glad the Belén Market tour and the boat ride helped you better understand daily life and local culture. José truly enjoys making each visit engaging and comfortable. Thank you for choosing us! 🌿
In June I traveled with my partner to Iquitos. We first took an Amazon tour with Yakumama and enjoyed it so much that we decided to book the Belén tour for the next day. It was perfect for making the most of our morning, since it lasted about three hours and we had our flight in the afternoon. The experience was fascinating. Yes, the place is a bit dirty, but it’s full of exotic things like turtle and alligator meat, which I dared to try… and they were delicious! I think the best way to visit is with a guide, as it allows you to explore with complete safety. Our guide José was very professional and attentive. He took us through the market, explained everything in detail, and then we took a canoe ride to the lower part of Belén, where we could see the daily life of its residents up close. It was like discovering another side of Iquitos — more real and authentic. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your valuable review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the jungle tour so much that you decided to continue with the Belén experience the following day. This tour is designed precisely to make the most of the morning before a flight, and we are glad to hear it fit perfectly into your itinerary. The Belén market is a unique place, full of culture and exotic flavors rarely found elsewhere. As you mentioned, visiting with a guide is the best way to explore it safely and with all the detailed explanations it deserves. José will be very happy to read your kind words. He is a very dedicated guide, passionate about showing the true local life. The lower part of Belén, seen from the canoe, is indeed an authentic window into the daily life of Iquitos. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you again to share more unique experiences in the Amazon!
We took the Belén tour with our guide José, and it was an experience that left us with a lot to remember and reflect on. We visited the famous Pasaje Paquito, where we saw a wide variety of exotic reeds, natural medicines, and intriguing herbal drinks. I couldn’t resist buying and trying one that, according to local tradition, is good for love… let’s hope it works! We then headed to the lower part of Belén. It’s a place that truly impacts you — seeing how people live and survive on the river. I truly hope living conditions improve for them soon. José told us that by booking this tour, we’re also supporting Yakumama and its small NGO in Belén, which helps train local residents to work as guides and improve their livelihoods. We’re very happy we chose this company, not only for José’s excellent service and care, but also because we know that part of what we paid goes back to the local community. An authentic, real, and meaningful experience. We highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for sharing such a complete and meaningful review! We are very glad to know that you enjoyed the visit to Pasaje Paquito, with its incredible variety of medicinal plants and traditional herbal drinks that are part of the Amazonian culture. These are unique experiences that always leave a lasting impression. The visit to the lower part of Belén is indeed a powerful and eye-opening moment. Seeing the daily lives of the families who live there reminds us of the reality of the Amazon and the importance of supporting local development. We are deeply moved that you highlighted the work of our small NGO, which aims to train local residents to become guides and improve their livelihoods. José will be very happy to read your words. He is a dedicated guide who embodies Yakumama’s commitment to providing an authentic, responsible service with social impact. Thank you for recommending us and for valuing not only the tour itself but also the effort to create a positive change in the community.
