Exploring Iquitos in Peru & the Amazon Jungle

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Iquitos is a Peruvian town, hidden deep in the Amazon Jungle. It is the largest town in the world not connected by road. You either go by boat for days on end or fly in.
I flew in and spend a week exploring the area, when the waters where at their highest. My Amazon Jungle accommodation was about to go under water.
Iquitos is a different place to the rest of Peru. Full of rickshaws and majestic crumbling colonial building. In this video I show Belén with their houses on stilts, and I visit Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and the Manatee Rescue Centre.
I went on a 3 day trip into the Amazon Jungle to a part called Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Each day, we did a different activity, from visiting the local villages, attempting to hike in the sweltering jungle, feeding monkeys, seeing Sloths, trying exotic fruit and just relaxing in the hammocks.
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@jesusmota5158 6 лет назад

Peru it's a beautiful country!!!!!!!

@amymoreland3260 4 года назад

This is my favorite Peru/Amazon video so far.

@steviestravels 7 лет назад

SO many beautiful creatures to be seen! You've definitely added this to my bucket list!

@travellinginpictures5972 3 года назад

Look me up when you come up here buddy. Jungle Harry @ Friends of The Amazon Jungle ✌️🌴❤️👍💪

@marissatumi 4 года назад

I'm peruvian and i can't wait to go to Iquitos and enjoy everything that ir has to offer!!

@travellinginpictures5972 3 года назад

Look me up when you come up here buddy. Jungle Harry @ Friends of The Amazon Jungle ✌️🌴❤️👍💪

@ImmortalExplorer 3 года назад

Beautiful, I can't wait to return.

@etchalaco9971 6 лет назад

The Amazon, recently recognized as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Iquitos received the award plaque.

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

Oh that's great to hear! It is such a special place.

@piyalwanigasuriya4824 2 года назад

Thanks its real work

@RosesAreGold1 5 лет назад

absolutely stunning

@joemason9187 4 года назад

Spent two weeks in the jungle here in iquitos August 2019 let me say its everything in this video plus more, it's a different world, wonderfull experience.🌞

@TravellingK 4 года назад

Glad you made it! It’s such a fascinating and different place, isn’t it.

@joemason9187 4 года назад

Did ayahuasca several times fascinating mind blown

@joshuatraffanstedt2695 4 года назад

I want to go! Flights are so expensive, though. We have kids too, so that makes it all the more expensive. Hopefully we get to see this paradise one day.

@cappdopp 7 лет назад

LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this video. Beautifully presented, great visual storytelling skills. I'm a fan !

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! This is lovely to hear.

@WorldOnAWhim 7 лет назад

That Ocelot was stunning! You really got to embrace the local culture on this trip. And what a strong sense of culture there is in the Amazon! I was mesmerized by those butterflies once you got back to Iquitos.

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

It an amazing place. So much wildlife!

@420_vacations_worldwide 3 года назад

Such a beautiful video !!!!! takes me right back the the feeling when i was there and when i will be there again !!!

@SamWasHere 7 лет назад

The first monkey grabbing the fruit was so cute! This was really well put together and composed =) I especially liked the part with the guys cutting the trees with the machete

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! It was a full-on adventure :)

@alienigenadeultratumba3086 5 лет назад

IQUITOS....PERU....INVITA AL MUNDO..A. CONOCER..LA. AMAZONIA. PERUANA..DIVERSO EN FLORA Y FAUNA...MODERNIDAD...MUY. HERMOSO

@RobynSpice 7 лет назад

What an incredible video and trip! Some of those shots of the different animals are un real!!!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thanx! I'd forgotten about some of the footage I'd taken...

@PinkLookbook 7 лет назад

Wow! This looks like a great adventure, must be amazing to be in the jungle!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thanx! It was an experience... giant spiders and all!

@thejvren 7 лет назад

Ooh this makes me miss Peru so much! Very well done :) I didn't go to the amazon jungles due to time constraint and now I have to return!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! Peru just has too many great sights, doesn't it.

@travellinginpictures5972 3 года назад

Look me up when you come up here buddy. Jungle Harry @ Friends of The Amazon Jungle ✌️🌴❤️👍💪

@liontouradventure4156 3 года назад

Very nice

@UberKrispy 4 года назад

So rugged and beautiful

@TravellingK 4 года назад

It's a special place...

@3333704 4 года назад

Cute the monkeys 🐒

@LaughTravelEat 7 лет назад

Iquitos! What a town - I certainly wasn't aware of it before but what an exciting place to visit the traditional way (well ignore the flying).That sunset at 1:35!!! And those monkeys!!!

@shailajanayak2091 2 года назад

Nice videos. Beautiful place tks

@ravenoustravellers2985 7 лет назад

great video! we are heading to Peru next year and it got me super excited. love the sloth!

@galactivate 6 лет назад

Wonderful videography, well done.

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@TheVeggiePassport 7 лет назад

Ocelot's are so damn cute! As are all of the other animals. Crazy that you have to go by boat or fly to get to Iquitos. I'll look into it... :D

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Yes, it is insane to think there is no road connected to the outside world. Plenty of very cute animals there :)

@NedaRamezani-cu6qk Год назад

همزیستی حیوانات با مردم،طبیعت عالی مخصوصا تنبل😅 متشکریم آقای سام

@HeyAshleyRenne 7 лет назад

Omg I loved your video so much. All the cute animals and butterflies were beautiful to watch. I just about squealed when I saw the sweet little sloth holding on to that kid! Aww!! I'm curious what are some special things you'd need to bring for a trip like this. I saw the rain boots for trekking through the water.

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! The tour supplied the gumboots. I highly recommend taking plenty of insect repellent and long sleeved tops, as it's crazy muggy with plenty of mosquitos. It was a definite highlight of my trip!

@paraustedesdlawas8062 4 года назад

Excellent job. You have managed to place the attention of your report on what you were filming, and not on yourselves... Congratulations.

@TravellingK 4 года назад

Haven't managed that with the rest of my videos though🤣

@peterey74 6 лет назад

Gotta love the Iquitos rickshaws hahaha

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

They definitely give the place a different feel!

@alienigenadeultratumba3086 5 лет назад

VISITA....LA. AMAZONIA. DE PERU......TE.....ENCANTARA.......

@dubinatub1 3 года назад

How I miss Iquitos

@wilsoncoronado8569 2 года назад

🔥🔥🔥

@MeldrumsWorld 7 лет назад

I really want to go to Peru, so if I do this is on the bucketlist! love everything to do with wildlife! great video!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Great to hear! It was one of my favourite spots in South America. Plenty of wildlife!

@ZeeGoes 7 лет назад

oh wow, I would have been uber terrified and excited at the same, monkeys freak me out but I just gotta live and experience so much at the same time, ya know? Amazing shots of the butterflies btw, I can never to get any to stay in one place for me. hehe

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! Yes, I was only successful with the butterflies because there were so many and they seemed to love those wet clothes.

@JesseStLouis 7 лет назад

beautifully shot. what an awesome adventure! definitely want to check it out. what did you shoot this with? did u color correct at all?

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Thank you! Definitely worth exploring the area. I use a Sony Nex-5R with no colour correction... as it is.

@travellinginpictures5972 3 года назад

Look me up when you come up here buddy. Jungle Harry @ Friends of The Amazon Jungle ✌️🌴❤️👍💪

@wanderlustingk294 7 лет назад

Super fascinating! I had visited a water village in Brunei, but I had no idea Peru had a large one too! I'd love to visit here. It looks incredible! Love your video!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

It was definitely the wet season. Apparently our accommodation was underwater a couple of days later.

@ImmortalExplorer 4 года назад

Nice vid man.

@TravellingK 4 года назад

Thanks!

@ImmortalExplorer 3 года назад

Do you live in Iquitos?

@CIELOWORLD 4 года назад

Un m gusta alos q viven aya

@loading...7617 5 лет назад

The Amazon is very beautiful and full of life. Iquitos has around a thousand Shamans and Brujos/Brujas according to a Banco Ayahuascero that I know. Do your research before traveling anywhere.

@2msvalkyrie529 5 лет назад

By " Shaman " do you mean complete con artist who rips off gullible Western tourists ? Although, to be honest , they are such idiots they deserve to be ripped off !

@iarreolav 4 года назад

@@2msvalkyrie529 dude shamans still exist and offer spiritual guidance.

@etchalaco9971 6 лет назад

Iquitos is also home of cacao, so thanks to this island city, we have chocolate. I recommend the films Fitzcarraldo which is about Iquitos.

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

And I'm so so glad we have chocolate 😍

@mhmadtirk4007 6 лет назад

It's very nice think

@AdamJAhmed 5 лет назад

Hi! I'm going to Iquitos in September, which tour operater did you book with?

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

I’d suggest contacting the Peru tourist info centre 😀 Enjoy!

@travellinginpictures5972 3 года назад

Look me up when you come up here buddy. Jungle Harry @ Friends of The Amazon Jungle ✌️🌴❤️👍💪

@aileenlibbey244 6 лет назад

LOVE this videography! Beautifully shot and edited! Also LOVING that Amazon Jungle font in the opener!!! Do you remember the name of it by chance?

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

Glad you liked it! I might keep secret about the font :P I use it all through my brand!

@zakhumphrey9106 6 лет назад

Thanks I was just thinking of going in July but unsure of the weather👍

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

When I went, the water was apparently a lot higher than other times, if that helps.

@etchalaco9971 6 лет назад

Iquitos also has an interesting history since there were Europeans who arrived and built mansions during the rubber boom (yeap, rubber came from there). There is even an iron house built by Eiffel (it must be hot though).

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

That's interesting... an iron house?! And yes, those older European building really added to the atmosphere of Iquitos. So surprising!

@UntetheredTogether 6 лет назад

Nice canoe shots! We're headed to Iquitos tomorrow. Just subscribed ( :

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

Oh exciting! Hope you enjoy it :)

@tonymarin909 6 лет назад

Untethered Together did u end up going to iquitos?

@ItsHollyDayz 7 лет назад

Sloths are just too cute lol. I love seeing all the animals. Long sleeves and jeans, was that to help keep the bugs off the skin?

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Yes, long sleeves are a must! So many mosquitos. but at the same time, it was very humid...

@agarwalsonika7 7 лет назад

Nice. keep travelling :1

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

Sonika Agarwal thank you!

@Anticlubsealsclub 3 года назад

Did you do a guided jungle stay? Or how does it work when you take a boat to the jungle

@unnamed6428 5 лет назад

Really a fascinating vlog. I love it. Visit our sundarban... Its rich with mangrove forest and tribes and aborogin culture.

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

Oh, in India? That sounds fascinating!

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

Or Bangladesh?

@unnamed6428 5 лет назад

I am from bangladesh. Sundarban's bigger part situated in bangladesh. It would be great if u pay a visit in our country. Its loving and caring minded people, you will never find anywhere.

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

It does sound very interesting

@erynwesterveld7327 5 лет назад

What was the name of the lodge you stayed at? And the tours you went on? Thank you!

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

Hi Eryn, I wouldn't actually recommend the tour I went on, but can suggest contacting Peru Tourism and asking for what businesses do the tours.

@JayBaggio 5 лет назад

Great video. Can you provide links to websites/company to book tours etc? thanks

@TravellingK 5 лет назад

I'd suggest contacting Peru's information centre as there was one in town - www.peru.travel/?internacional

@Parisbella219 4 года назад

Hi, I know this video is 2 years old but do you happen to remember the name of the village with the children you visited? Thanks :)

@TravellingK 4 года назад

I don’t know it sorry! I’m guessing any tour you take would find a similar village?

@Parisbella219 4 года назад

Travelling K Aw okay. I’m going next week but I’m not traveling with a tour company :(

@TravellingK 4 года назад

@@Parisbella219 Maybe ask your accomodation (or others) for recommendations, or there is a Peru Info centre in town too.

@lucasromano4725 7 лет назад

Where did you see the ocelot? I would like to go there!

@TravellingK 7 лет назад

That's in the Amazon Jungle just outside of Iquitos. It was at fancier accommodation than where I was staying. We just visited the place.

@badjuda2 2 года назад

@@TravellingK Hi, this vídeo is AMAZING! where did you stay? And what is the name of the “fancy”Lodge ?

@veronicasandoval8920 6 лет назад

Hi Which 3 day tour did you do?

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

It was with a small tour company I found online. I'd recommend get in contact with Peru information centre.

@zakhumphrey9106 6 лет назад

What time of the year did you go???

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

It was around the start of April.

@semsemeini7905 6 лет назад

Did you take a yellow fever shot?

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

You know - I can't remember if I did! I remember taking everything the travel doctor suggested including malaria pills... rabies was the only thing on her list for that area I didn't get. Hope that helps!

@tonymarin909 6 лет назад

I want to go but to find a anaconda, do you know if theres activities searching for anacondas?

@TravellingK 6 лет назад

Oh that would be an interesting find! I would suggest contacting www.peru.travel/about-peru/contact-center.aspx as they were helpful in Iquitos.

@etchalaco9971 6 лет назад

I know there are tours that take you to find Caymans, big crocs, so you may find anacondas.