Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm in Iquitos
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- duration 1 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-31564
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- Operated in English
- Starts Iquitos, Peru
- Ends Iquitos, Peru
- Visit the rescue center of Pilpintuwasi butterfly farm
- Learn about local fauna and flora from professional guides
- Navigate over Amazon rivers with spectacular views
- Discover native communities with ancient customs
- Admire the wide variety of butterflies in a greenhouse
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
We will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Iquitos to go towards the port at the boulevard, to take the boat upriver and admiring beautiful views of the city and the Malecon Tarapacá
We are going to navigate the rivers that cross the city: Itaya, Amazonas and Nanay. During the tour you can see the colors of these rivers that do not mix, creating a visual show.
The Amazon rainforest has an incredible biodiversity with a huge ecological value and it is considered the largest jungle in the world. The Amazon is one of the seven natural wonders and its extension covers different South American countries, where Peru and Brasil have the largest part. Insects, species of birds, mammals, thousand types of trees, flowers and plants live in this place. Along the journey we will see pink dolphins and with time enough to fishing piranhas.
The tour continues until arrive at the River Moron, where the community of Kukama Kukamiria live. We are going to learn about their customs and traditional dances. This community settled in this place about 200 years before the Spanish conquest and they are mainly dedicated to fishing and agriculture.
We will pass along the edge of Padre Cocha community located 20 minutes from the Bellavista Nanay port. We will arrive at the butterfly farm of Pilpintuwasi, an animal orphanage with recued animals opened in 2004.
This is the only butterfly farm located in Peru and it has more than 20 species of animals such as parrots, jaguars, monkeys, butterflies, among others. Pilpintuwasi means house of butterflies.
During the tour, we will enjoy a traditional lunch, while you are having stunning views to the Peruvian jungle. You will taste Juane with salad and a refreshment.
At the end of this fantastic tour, we are going to back to the city of Iquitos to drop you off at the hotel.
- Transfer From / To The Hotel To The Pier
- Traditional lunch
- River Transport
- Guide In Spanish / English
- Private Service
- Includes Pick Up From The Airport To The Pier
- Tips
- Food And Extra Drinks
- All Entrance Tickets (50 soles per person, in cash)
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm in Iquitos tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 16 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 June 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsurancePilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm in Iquitos tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
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