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Spend a full day from Iquitos exploring Pilpintuwasi’s butterfly greenhouse, rescued wildlife exhibits, a serpentario and local Kukama and Bora villages. This river-mounted tour mixes hands-on cultural encounters with close-up wildlife viewing and a traditional jungle lunch.
Spend a full day from Iquitos exploring Pilpintuwasi’s butterfly greenhouse, rescued wildlife exhibits, a serpentario and local Kukama and Bora villages. This river-mounted tour mixes hands-on cultural encounters with close-up wildlife viewing and a traditional jungle lunch.
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Operated by Tangol · Iquitos, Loreto
A wake-up call of river engines and humid forest air greets visitors as they leave downtown Iquitos and slide past the Tarapacá boardwalk toward the green edge of the Nanay.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on uneven village paths and getting on/off boats.
The tour runs about 7–8 hours (420–480 minutes); typical departures are in the morning with return to the Boulevard Port in Iquitos in late afternoon.
Children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and children 4–5 years old may be complimentary under the operator’s policy—check booking details for age-specific rules.
A traditional jungle lunch is included but drinks are not; notify the operator of dietary restrictions ahead of time so they can advise on options.
Travelers should be up to date on routine vaccines and consult a travel clinic about yellow fever and other recommended shots; bring any personal medications and consider anti-diarrheal remedies.
Pilpintuwasi (Quechua for “butterfly house”) opened as a rescue and education center in 2004; the Kukama and Bora communities in the area have inhabited these floodplains for centuries before colonial contact.
Pilpintuwasi operates as a rescue and breeding center emphasizing education; visitors can support local conservation by buying sustainably made crafts and following Leave No Trace practices.
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