Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Native Tribes Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Iquitos, Peru
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Overview

Spend an unforgettable day on your visit through Iquitos city, navigating the beautiful rivers with spectacular views and a colorful jungle. Discover native communities that they keep the same customs of their ancestors, and visit the beautiful Pilpintuwasi butterfly farm to admire the wide variety of butterflies in their greenhouse.

Pickup Information

Pick up from centrally located downtown Iquitos hotels, located near Plaza de Armas

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bellavista–Nanay
We will pick you up from your hotel located in downtown Iquitos and head to the Bellavista Nanay port to embark on a journey deep into the river, offering stunning views of the city and the Tarapacá Boardwalk.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Pilpintuwasi
We will navigate the Nanay River until we reach the shores of the Padre Cocha community, and just a little further ahead, we will arrive at Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm, a wildlife rescue center inaugurated in 2004. In addition to housing Peru’s only butterfly breeding center, it is home to a wide variety of rescued animals, including monkeys and other species. This beautiful sanctuary features a great diversity of butterflies in different sizes and colors, fluttering freely inside a specially designed greenhouse. "Pilpintuwasi" means "butterfly house" in Quechua.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Comunidad kukama los TAYRAS DE PADRE COCHA
Our tour continues with a boat ride to the Morón River, where we will visit the Kukama Kukamiria community. Here, you will learn about their customs, witness their traditional dances, and immerse yourself in their ancestral culture. This indigenous community settled in the area nearly 200 years before the Spanish conquest and mainly relies on fishing and agriculture.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Comunidad Bora
We will also visit the native Bora tribe, where you will meet indigenous families who still preserve their traditions. Their homes are built in an octagonal shape, following their ancestral beliefs. You will see their handcrafted artworks, participate in their traditional dances, and visit their local farms.
Duration: 45 mins
5. Serpentario Nanay
The journey continues with a stop at the "Serpentario" Rescue Center, a natural sanctuary where you will get up close to some of the most fascinating and feared snakes of the Amazon jungle. You will learn about their behavior, ecological importance, and discover other exotic species. Next, we will have the opportunity to taste traditional aphrodisiac cocktails from the region, such as "Siete Raíces" and "Rompe Calzón," among others.
Duration: 75 mins
6. Insectario Macrodonte
We will then explore the Insectarium, a unique zoo-like exhibit featuring insects such as spiders, ants, beetles, scorpions, and more.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Barranquito Restaurante Flotante
To conclude the tour, we will enjoy a traditional lunch at a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Peruvian jungle (drinks not included). Finally, we will return to the Boulevard Port in Iquitos and drop you off at the tour’s final stop, just one block from the Plaza de Armas.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Admission fees

Hotel pickup

Traditional lunch

River transport

Tasting of aphrodisiac cocktails

Exclusion

Drinks

Gratuities

Hotel drop off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You should bring repellent, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, light colored clothes, spending cash for personal expenses

Children 5 and younger are complimentary

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place

Children 17 and younger cannot consume alcoholic beverages.

Children 4 and younger are complimentary, as long as they are on their parents lap.

Drop-off at Jiron Putumayo 157, one block from Plaza de Armas

Supplied by Tangol

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