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Welcome to (Amazon) jungle 🎶🐍🌴🎶

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But really! We made it to Iquitos, the Peruvian town only accessible by plane or boat and gateway to the Amazon River and Rainforest. The market sells croc tails, magic potions and unidentifiable, headless mammals.

Things are weird but we’re kinda into it.

#peru #amazon #rainforest #iquitos #jungle #rivers

Amazon sunset show in’ off ✨
From Iquitos, Peru, upriver to Leticia, Colombia and the tri-boarder region, we’ve spent the last 10 days getting aquatinted with the Amazon.
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We were lucky enough to play with pink river dolphins, unintentionally hold a sloth, and get close to some incredible baby manatees making a recovery.
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There were caiman, monkeys, snakes, giant spider, ravenous mosquitoes and lots of trash.
It’s been overtly clear that this river, the animals, plant life and people she supports are in dire conditions. We witnessed the impact of drug trafficking, the rise of hallucinogenic tourism (ayahuasca, San Pedro, kambo), and brash introduction consumerism.
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The juxtaposition of jungle life and the harsh realities of of human impact make this place complex to absorb. Stunning sunsets alongside absolute poverty. Exotic wildlife in your arms, but they’ll soon die from the stress. People forced to deplete their own resources to survive in an unforgiving society.
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Forgive the downer of an experience but this is exactly why we travel. To get uncomfortable and change our outlook on life.
Have you been somewhere that made you uncomfortable or really change your perspective? Let us know in the comments ✌🏽
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#peru #amazonriver #rainforest #jungle #amazon #river #iquitos #sunset

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Iquitos travel guide

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Iquitos: 3-Day Amazon Rainforest Jungle Tour

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History & culture

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Iquitos Amazon River Adventure Full Day

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Iquitos: Incredible 4-Day Amazon Tour

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Iquitos: 6-Hour Wonderful Wildlife Guided Tour

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Popular places to visit

The Iron House

You can find out about the history of Iquitos with a visit to The Iron House. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Plaza de Armas

Learn about the local history of Iquitos when you take a trip to Plaza de Armas. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Iquitos Cathedral

After visiting Iquitos Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Iquitos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Ethnographic Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ethnographic Museum during your travels in Iquitos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures

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You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures during your travels in Iquitos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Clínica Tramazon Doctor Iquitos

If Clínica Tramazon Doctor Iquitos is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iquitos.

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