What to do and see in Iquitos, Loreto Region: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

June 27, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Make the port town of Iquitos your base camp for exploring the Peruvian Amazon basin. The river and rainforest are the main attractions, of course, and once in Iquitos it's easy to book a stay at one of numerous nearby jungle lodges. Closer to town, travelers recommend visiting the market and "floating village" of Belen, seeing colorful creatures at the butterfly farm and animal rescue center, and taking a cruise on the great river.
Restaurants in Iquitos

1. AWA Expeditions

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5.0 based on 83 reviews

AWA Expeditions

The Agency located in the city of Iquitos, right in the heart of the Amazon jungle of Peru. Specialized in expeditions that will make your Holiday full of enjoyment and adventure.

2. Kelwin Boat Adventure

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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Kelwin Boat Adventure

an excellent alternative ecological to enjoy Iquitos in its maximum explandor, tour operator agency with a friendly and responsible attitude to the environment, we focus on providing the best experience in your trip to Iquitos.

3. Kambo Jungle Expeditions

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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Kambo Jungle Expeditions

Here at Kambo Jungle Expeditions we offer tours in primary jungle of the Amazon according to your interests, Amazon survival skill courses, plant medicine retreats with native Shipibo shamans, kambo training expeditions, and can accommodate different tours if you so desire. We have our lodge in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, about 5 hours away from Iquitos, deep into the jungle. We can hold up to 12 guests; we have 4 bathrooms equipped with modern toilets and showers. Our kitchen can cater for vegetarians, pescatarians, ital and vegan. When visiting us, we always welcome guests to bring donations for the village school children. We often bring donations of school supplies to the kids and they are very appreciative. Our tour guide speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese and little bit German. He is very knowledgable of the jungle plants, legends, and history, as he not only grew up in the jungle but also went to college to study history. Join us on an amazing kambo jungle expedition

4. Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center

Carretera Iquitos Nauta KM 47, Iquitos 16000 Peru +51 925 165 682 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/RescueParks/
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center

Be a part of the Amazon Conservation movement. Participate in conservation activities for our rescued primates, felines and amazonian manatees. Visit our butterfly house. Fish your own fish. Hike trails and swim with arapaimas. Full Day from 10 am to 5 pm. Includes round trip transport from Iquitos, beverages, lunch, specialized tourism guide and a souvenir. Contact us to reserve in advance.

Reviewed By nprangel

RAREC was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to care for animals while raising awareness at the same time. This organization cares deeply for the welfare of its animals and strives every day to make sure that each and every animal is well cared for. By volunteering with RAREC, you’ll meet the incredible local staff as well as fellow volunteers from all over the world working on the same goal of amazon conservation. During my stay I was fortunate enough to prepare/feed monkeys, feed baby manatees, look after a baby sloth, train and provide enrichment for the baby giant river otter, and so much more! You won’t regret it!

5. Yanayacu Pacaya Samiria Expeditions

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Yanayacu Pacaya Samiria Expeditions

Pacaya samiria is the second natural area protected by the state, there is great biological diversity of flora and fauna, such as pink dolphins, monkeys, caiman, birds, reptiles, peresozo, macaws, turtles, anacondas, looks with a beautiful landscape, swimming, canoeing, night walk, piranha fishing, canpinmg, we have lodging etc

6. Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm

Padre Cocha, Iquitos 16000 Peru +51 935 443 248 [email protected] http://www.amazonanimalorphanage.org/
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4.5 based on 650 reviews

Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm

Please visit us in Padre Cocha! See our website for more info. Please know that a previous employee of the refuge has also set up a butterfly house and is offering boat-drivers commission to take visitors to this alternative centre rather than the original Pilpintuwasi. The true centre offers homes to a number of rescued animals in addition to the butterfly house. Please ensure you follow our visiting directions as we would love to welcome you all to our centre during your visit to Iquitos. About us: Pilpintuwasi is a wildlife rescue and temporary custody centre located on 20 hectares of land in the village of Padre Cocha, 20 minutes outside of Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting animals affected by the poaching and trafficking industry which thrives in Iquitos. We work with the ecological police to take in animals confiscated from markets, airports and homes, which often arrive with injuries and malnourishment.

Reviewed By maisiegoesup

I volunteered at Pilpintuwasi for a month, and it was my favorite experience while I was in the jungle. Having the opportunity to be there, care for the animals, and interact with individuals who sincerely care for the well-being of the animals there was spectacular! There are many animals there (including several species of monkeys, which are my favorite) that were previously in dire situations and given to the owner to care for. The owner never captivates animals on her own accord, but instead accepts caring for animals that are given to her after they are confiscated by the government or environmental police. The hearts of the owner and several people who work there are strongly oriented towards the conservation of nature and hope to educate people about the threats wildlife faces today. I would highly recommend visiting Pilpintuwasi to see all of the amazing animals there, and to learn more about their lives! Be careful not to go to the other "mariposario" across the street from Pilpintuwasi - just go to the end of the road and turn right! There will be a little pathway next to the river/ through the jungle before you arrive at the entrance. Enjoy! (:

7. Amazon Golden Snake

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4.5 based on 157 reviews

Amazon Golden Snake

Amazon Golden Snake is a company that does activities at the jungle of Iquitos and nearby. Activities such as watching dolphins, walking throughout the jungle, botanical walks, birdwatching, visiting zoo-shelters and rescued animal centers, fishing of piranhas and others. Our visitors are invited to visit the Amazonas river and the Pacaya-Samiria National reserve.

8. Amazon Experience

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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Amazon Experience

We are a local tourism agency based in Iquitos, Peru which aims to deliver outstanding and meaningful adventure experiences. We make tours such us: .Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (We have our own permission to perform tourist activities ) .Amazon River & Lodge .Yanayacu Basin & Lodge

9. La Isla De Los Monos

Condamine #416, Iquitos 065 Peru +51 65 235887 [email protected] http://www.laisladelosmonos.org
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4.5 based on 460 reviews

La Isla De Los Monos

A cage-free rescue center 30km from Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon, dedicated to the protection and conservation of abandoned and orphaned monkeys. We rescue, rehabilitate and release back into the wild monkeys orphaned through the illegal animal trade. Visit us by yourself using local transport or get in touch with us to book one of our full day or overnight tours and see behind the scenes at our rescue centre.

Reviewed By danadane0610 - Los Angeles, United States

This was one of the highlights of my trip! This place was amazing. I’m an animal lover so I’m always very concerned about the treatment of the animals. They treated the monkeys so well! During the whole time I had a monkey asleep on my back! We all did as we walked through the amazon. I didn’t want to leave this place. What an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! This is MUST DO when visiting Peru!!!

10. Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures

332 Malecon Tarapaca, Iquitos Loreto Peru +51 65 235809 http://www.fundamazonia.org/
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Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures

The museum exhibits ethnographic artifacts from 30 different Amazon Indian cultures from the greater Amazon basin including groups from eastern Brazil, Guyana, Xingu, Mata Grosso, Colombia, the Peruvian lowlands and the foot hills of the Andes. The theme of the museum is how Amazon Indians live within nature and are helping to conserve the fragile rainforests. Exhibits are displayed in a period house on two floors and in line with international museum standards. The museum is located on the riverfront in the historic district of Iquitos at 332 Malecon Tarapaca and is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.

Reviewed By Zsofikaa - London, United Kingdom

We had a couple of hours to kill in Iquitos before a flight in the afternoon and decided to visit the museum as I am very interested in etnography. The exhibitions did not disappoint although the museum is not big. Everything is labelled in English. We also got a detailed explanation from the staff. I did not want to visit indigenous communities while in Iquitos, and I found this to be a great alternative to learn about some of the Amazonian cultures.

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