Iquitos, Peru 🇵🇪 - Gateway to the Amazon Rainforest and Why It Should Be On Your Travel List
This journey explores the unique Peruvian city of Iquitos, the gateway to the Amazon, accessible only by air or water. Discover the vibrant Mercado Belen for traditional Amazonian goods and venture deep into the surrounding rainforest for fishing and learning from indigenous communities. The trip culminates with travel along the mighty Amazon River towards Colombia.
Mercado Belen
A market in Iquitos specializing in traditional Amazonian food, medicine, and customs.
Amazon River
A major river in South America, forming the backdrop for jungle tours and travel between cities like Iquitos and Leticia.
Amazon Rainforest
A vast tropical rainforest surrounding Iquitos, offering opportunities for jungle exploration, fishing, and learning about indigenous traditions.
Leticia
A Colombian city on the Amazon River, serving as a gateway to further Amazonian adventures and bordering Peru and Brazil.