Over the last 30 years I've lived in Iquitos, frequently visited, adopted my 2 youngest sons from the nearby jungle and love that place! I've never felt in danger there save for traffic. Traffic laws are a great source of amusement for the drivers of 3 wheeled 125 cc motorcycles with a bench seat on back. The whole city is what the wild west thought it was. I love the folks who live there although the poverty is crippling. Show respect for these folks try your best to speak Spanish and 99.90 times you'll get smiles and laughs. If you can't laugh at yourself, don't go there. They have cast-iron stomachs because they've been eating their own food forever. Be cautious about the food on the streets which looks good, tastes good and will eat your gringo guts. Tip these folks liberally, they work long, hard hours and often have a bunch of beautiful kids to feed. Go have fun and remember, you are visiting in their reality, life is not what you have lived in the US. Enjoy yourselves
"I almost forgot, for those looking to venture there, several agencies offer the tour to Belén. After researching many, I ended up choosing one called Yakumama Tours, which is among the best in the area. Importantly, always carry small bills if you plan on buying anything, as electronic payments are virtually non-existent there."
The big blue rundown building is an hospital that they never got to finish. They found out the ground was not solid or something, so it was dangeuros to use
"Wow, thanks for that eye-opening video! Truly, I admire your courage for delving alone into the heart of Belén. Reflecting on my trip to Iquitos with two friends, we embarked on the intriguing 'Venecia Loretana' tour. The atmosphere was thick with mysticism as our guide led us to that hidden corner where shamans craft their enigmatic potions for love ties and divination. It was a mix of awe and adrenaline! But caution is key: as dusk approached, with the sun casting its final glow over the river, we witnessed a tense moment: two tourists, left vulnerable without a guide, had their camera snatched in the blink of an eye. The heartbeat of Belén is strong, showing you a raw and authentic side of Iquitos. But a heartfelt piece of advice: if you choose to venture, ensure you do so with an organized tour. Both the safety and magic of the experience are worth their weight in gold!"
Ah beautiful, I did that as well and made videos of it! The Amazon river is absolutely spectacular. It must have been a different travel experience in 1994
Ahhhh ok good to know. I didn't hear the name of the city very well. Yes I know Tacna... I passed through the city in 2019 on my way back north from Chile.
Over the last 30 years I've lived in Iquitos, frequently visited, adopted my 2 youngest sons from the nearby jungle and love that place! I've never felt in danger there save for traffic. Traffic laws are a great source of amusement for the drivers of 3 wheeled 125 cc motorcycles with a bench seat on back. The whole city is what the wild west thought it was. I love the folks who live there although the poverty is crippling. Show respect for these folks try your best to speak Spanish and 99.90 times you'll get smiles and laughs. If you can't laugh at yourself, don't go there. They have cast-iron stomachs because they've been eating their own food forever. Be cautious about the food on the streets which looks good, tastes good and will eat your gringo guts. Tip these folks liberally, they work long, hard hours and often have a bunch of beautiful kids to feed. Go have fun and remember, you are visiting in their reality, life is not what you have lived in the US. Enjoy yourselves
Very nice sentiment, thank you for the comment Steve.
"I almost forgot, for those looking to venture there, several agencies offer the tour to Belén. After researching many, I ended up choosing one called Yakumama Tours, which is among the best in the area. Importantly, always carry small bills if you plan on buying anything, as electronic payments are virtually non-existent there."
Iquitos, where I long to be. So much fun to see it again. Thank you.
Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching Marie!
The big blue rundown building is an hospital that they never got to finish. They found out the ground was not solid or something, so it was dangeuros to use
Ah wow interesting, thanks for letting me know!
"Wow, thanks for that eye-opening video! Truly, I admire your courage for delving alone into the heart of Belén. Reflecting on my trip to Iquitos with two friends, we embarked on the intriguing 'Venecia Loretana' tour. The atmosphere was thick with mysticism as our guide led us to that hidden corner where shamans craft their enigmatic potions for love ties and divination. It was a mix of awe and adrenaline! But caution is key: as dusk approached, with the sun casting its final glow over the river, we witnessed a tense moment: two tourists, left vulnerable without a guide, had their camera snatched in the blink of an eye. The heartbeat of Belén is strong, showing you a raw and authentic side of Iquitos. But a heartfelt piece of advice: if you choose to venture, ensure you do so with an organized tour. Both the safety and magic of the experience are worth their weight in gold!"
Very cool story and so well written! I hope you have a travel blog to share these experiences. Thank you for sharing.
Why are there quotation marks if it’s written by you? I smell AI
Was there in 1994 would like to go again.
Took a boat to tres fronteras.
Leticia, Colombia tabatinga, Brazil stopping at villages on the way
Ah beautiful, I did that as well and made videos of it! The Amazon river is absolutely spectacular. It must have been a different travel experience in 1994
8:44 this guy was very good. He was telling you to be careful with the camera because it can get stolen.
Yes I understood that. It was nice of him to watch out for us.
Where is the place you got the juice in the beginning? I’d like to go and I’m in Iquitos now.
That was just in the central marketplace!
7:25 she said Tacna, another city of Peru located to the south and concentrates 81.4% of the olive areas that exist in the entire country.
Ahhhh ok good to know. I didn't hear the name of the city very well. Yes I know Tacna... I passed through the city in 2019 on my way back north from Chile.
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Que cheveré, gracias!
What makes this place so dangerous tho as I’ve heard. I’m half Peruvian and have never been
I'm not really sure! Just the regular dangers of a city's rougher neighborhoods
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