Day 1

Iquitos – Cumaceba Amazon Lodge

Reception at the airport of the city of Iquitos. We will make a short pedestrian city tour, depending on the time of arrival of the flight. Then, transfer to our private jetty to board our boat.

From November to July, we will also visit the houseboats. We will sail along the Amazon River, where we will observe the majesty of the bridge that crosses the Nanay River, which connects the city with the countryside and is considered the largest bridge in Peru.

During the trip, we will see the different hamlets settled on the shore of the Amazon.

Upon arrival at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge, we will be greeted with a typical local drink and will proceed with the assignment of private cabins and a tour of the facilities. Then, we will walk through the primary jungle to get to know the flora and fauna of the place.

Lunch will be typical of the area and self-service. In the afternoon, we will take a tour of the Amazon River in search of gray and pink river dolphins.

We will visit the Animal Rescue Center, where we can view species such as anacondas, lazy bears, turtles, monkeys, among others. We will also have the opportunity to try typical aphrodisiac drinks with medicinal power. We will enjoy the sunset over the Amazon, followed by a night walk to observe insects, batrachians, tarantulas, etc.

After dinner, we will share stories and myths of the jungle. We will spend the night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.

Day 2

Cumaceba Amazon Lodge Iquitos Morning canoe tour through the Shansho Cocha lagoon, watching birds in their naural habitat, including the legendary Hoatzin, bird of varied and attractive colors, herons and Jacamares.

Afterwhixh we will have breakfast. Visit to the Yagua native group, where we will appreciate their typical dress, dialect and way of life. There will be a demonstration of the use of the blowgun or pacuna and of the way to hunt birds and small monkeys. Tourists will be able to participate in these activities.

Afterwhich we return to the lodge for typical self-service lunch. We will have a permanent guide. At 2:00 pm, we will return to the city of Iquitos.

On route, we will visit the native Kukama group, settled on the banks of the Amazon, to learn about their customs, dances, traditional jungle clothing and drink, such as the Masato. Arrival to Iquitos. Transfer to the hotel or airport.

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