Visit Native Communities from Iquitos

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Along the way we cruise on the Itaya, Amazon, and Nanay Rivers. The journey to the first stop (Bora Community) takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on river level and navigation conditions.

Upon arriving at the Bora community, we are welcomed with a traditional greeting and invited into their maloca (communal house). There, the community introduces itself and the families that make up the tribe, followed by a presentation in their native dialect, sharing their identity and worldview. During the visit, you’ll see traditional face painting and a showcase of cultural dances. In two dances, guests who wish to can join in respectfully, guided by the community. At the end, they present their handicrafts and handmade items, which are an important part of their livelihood—those who want to may support the community by purchasing crafts or contributing directly.

In the Kukama community, another Amazon indigenous group, we also enjoy a traditional welcome and a cultural presentation similar to the Bora visit. Your hosts share their history, customs, and the importance of river life in their culture. As part of the experience, they introduce (and when available, offer a tasting of) a traditional fermented drink made from cassava (yuca), prepared using ancestral community methods. The visit includes cultural exchange, demonstrations, and an optional chance to support the community.