{"id":19183,"date":"2024-04-28T13:47:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T18:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/tours-in-iquitos\/pacaya-samiria-3dias\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:35:03","slug":"pacaya-samiria-3days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/en\/tours-in-iquitos\/pacaya-samiria-3days\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Pacaya Samiria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the most impressive tours in the Amazon jungle, where you will enjoy a spectacular experience. You will be able to appreciate the resources of flora and fauna, as well as the scenic beauty characteristic of the humid tropical forest. This protected natural area is home to a high biological diversity and an important human population that takes advantage of its natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITINERARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DAY 1: IQUITOS \/ ECOLODGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We begin our adventure through the Peruvian jungle at the airport in the city of Iquitos, then we will move to the town of Nauta, the first town founded by the Spanish on the banks of the Mara\u00f1\u00f3n River; The trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 min. On the way to the port of Nauta, we will visit San Joaqu\u00edn de Omaguas, one of the oldest populated centers in the Loreto region, from where we will be able to see the source of the great Amazon River, the largest and longest in the world. We will also visit the Samuel Fritz Interpretation Center where our guides will tell us the history of San Joaqu\u00edn de Omaguas and the strategic role it played in the 17th and 18th centuries as the head of the evangelical missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we will move to the pier to continue the trip to the Lodge, on the way we will visit the Casual Farm (flooding season) where we will go in search of flora and fauna species. Upon arrival at the Lodge we will be warmly welcomed by a descendant of the Kukama Kukamiria culture and we will also be able to enjoy a seasonal fruit drink. Room assignation. Lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion on myths and legends of the Amazon. Night excursion through the forest that surrounds the Lodge to try to locate frogs, tarantulas, insects and other species that are nocturnal. Overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 2: PRIVATE RESERVE \/ NAUTA CA\u00d1O \u2013 PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast, we have a flora and fauna interpretation walk in our Private Reserve (restinga forest) following the route of primates and other animals. Here we will put our adventurous spirit to the test through trails full of biodiversity. The guide will explain to us about the use of medicinal plants and trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon we will leave for the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, in the Nauta Ca\u00f1o area where we will register and enter the reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our visit we will make an excursion in search of pink and gray dolphins through the ravine of the same name, we will also be in contact with the immense variety of flora and fauna that the reserve offers us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that will attract our attention are the waters of the river that reflect the sky, the clouds, the vegetation on the banks and the large trees with such fidelity that the visitor has the sensation of sailing between endless mirrors, which is why Pacaya Samiria is also known as “The Jungle of Mirrors”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will also do a walk to interpret flooded forests, where we will try to see some primates and sloths, during the trip we will be able to identify a variety of birds and a practice of artisanal fishing with the material used by the Amazonian man for subsistence purposes. Overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast lunch dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 3: COCHA SHIRIYACU \/ SAN JORGE COMMUNITY \/ IQUITOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast, excursion by boat on the Mara\u00f1\u00f3n River to Cocha Shiriyacu (depending on the season and suitable conditions for fishing). We will visit the San Jorge Community and the Women’s Crafts Center (Pua Kamatawara), known for their work in natural fiber (Chambira) and wingo or gourd carving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to the Lodge at the appropriate time and transfer to the city of Iquitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the last day lunch is included depending on the flight schedule. In case of not taking it there will be no discount or refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program may vary according to weather conditions and according to the season (emptying and rising of the Amazon rivers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendation to choose flight schedule for the entry and exit of the Lodge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First arrival flights: Lima\/Iquitos (Take flights arriving before 09:00 am)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last departure flights: Iquitos\/Lima (Take flights that leave after 6:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For flights at other times, consult the cost for the additional transfer per section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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