The popular Joel Gonzales from the famous series "Al Fondo Hay Sitio" visited Iquitos. Yes, none other than the great Peruvian actor Erick Elera spent a weekend in Iquitos, accompanied by his wife Alison Pastor and their young son Lucas Elera.
They came to relax for a weekend on our beautiful island of Iquitos. They contacted us, and very happy for the opportunity, we embarked on an adventure along our majestic Amazon River.
Alison told us they were looking for a reliable agency, and Erick added that many people offering tours on the street in the main square had offered them tourist services, but ultimately they weren't convinced because, above all, formal agencies guarantee a safe tourist experience, and they couldn't be swayed by a low-cost tour.
And that's how they got in touch with us. That day was Saturday, June 10th, and especially for us, since we'd never had so many people looking at us in a single day, it was very special. We started our journey from the port of Bellavista Nanay, where Erick decided to try the delicious grilled Suri (a type of grub). He was fascinated by this exotic experience. Trying this larva is quite a challenge; many say it tastes like the skin of a rotisserie chicken. Would you try it? The journey continued, and we arrived at the confluence of the Nanay and Amazon rivers. These two rivers don't mix; it's a natural phenomenon that you should witness at least once in your life. We entered the Amazon and traveled to Fundo Pedrito. Then we visited the Yagua native community, shared in their traditional dances, and practiced using the blowgun. The blowgun is the community's hunting tool. Afterward, we had a unique lunch on board, with the flavor They were delighted with our delicious homemade juanes.
We continued our journey along the Amazon River until we reached the real Monkey Island, where we interacted with free-roaming monkeys that have been rescued and now live a dignified life at this rescue center. We couldn't leave without visiting an animal sanctuary where Luquitas Elera was able to observe sloths, and of course, we looked for pink river dolphins. Would you like to enjoy this same full-day tour? It's an ideal tour to escape the stress of work and enjoy a weekend in Iquitos. We look forward to seeing you!
