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Mercado de Belen

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Mercado de Belen
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Restaurants
151 within 5 kms
Restaurante Blanquita
307
0.6 km₹ • Peruvian • Latin
Pollos Panda
18
0.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Peruvian • Barbecue • South American
La 5ta de Abtao Restaurant
9
0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Peruvian • Seafood • Fusion
Pishcoteka
1
0.5 kmPeruvian • Bar • Pizza • European
Shambo de Grau
2
0.5 kmDessert • Fast food
La Casa de Fierro Restaurante
166
1.2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Peruvian • International • Vegetarian Friendly
Barranquito Restaurant Flotante
4
0.5 km₹ • Peruvian • South American
Pili Cafe
11
0.6 kmPeruvian • Cafe • South American
La Mishquina
45
0.7 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Peruvian • Spanish • South American
Rico Rico
36
0.7 km₹ • Peruvian
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Attractions
24 within 10 kms
Bora Indians
269
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Tapiche Reserve
145
0.8 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures
238
1 kmSpeciality Museums
La Isla De Los Monos
498
1.6 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Malecon Tarapaca
95
0.9 kmPiers & Boardwalks
Plaza de Armas de Iquitos
614
1.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Museum of Historic Boats
147
1.6 kmSpeciality Museums
Casa de Fierro
330
1.1 kmArchitectural Buildings
Belen
655
1.5 kmNeighbourhoods
Bulevard Iquitos
33
1.3 kmNeighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.0
21 reviews
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Clari B
4 contributions
Take care
Jan 2022 • Friends
Needs a lot of improvement.
It is dirty, crowded and depending on the time you go it turns dangerous.
We had to pay and officer to feel safe in this place.
Written 27 January 2022
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Yosef B
nyc78 contributions
The Floating Market
Oct 2020 • Solo
Shop a floating market on the Amazon with a very raw quality. A must for visitors here is to bring a ‘guide’ whether you think you need one or not: any local who accompanies you, holds your purchases, and shows you’re not fair game for pickpockets.

If the humidity doesn’t tell you you’re in the jungle, this review does.

Past the butcher stalls and snake eggs (don’t ask), there are gemstones, herbs and remedies.
Written 23 September 2021
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Cristian
87 contributions
great and rich market !!!
Aug 2021
Incredible rich market, many exotic products if you know what you are looking for :)
It looks a little bit difficult to drink the fruit juices, depends on your own hygiene standards!
Take care of your belongings because it is really crowded. Look for Carmacita if you are looking for a great mapachos ! :)
Written 26 August 2021
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May MahaMetta
11 contributions
Interesting and typical
Aug 2019
To be honest, I went there 3-4 times in the week I was in Iquitos. I talked to the shoppers, I bought fruits and medicinal plants and I even every time I went, I ate there with the locals.

The food tasted great (fish) and I didn´t get sick. Yes, the fact that I lived in India for many years might have helped, but if you are scared of getting sick, you will.

Also many people say and even here posted that it´s dangerous and one should take care of the belongings. The first time I went there I didn´t know about it, and I only took the same care as I do when I go to any market in the world. And after I knew of "the danger" still I went taking the same care. Nothing happened and I really enjoyed my time there.

The most dangerous part is, when the people is scared of it. Or better say, only westerners are scared of going there and they don´t go alone and only with guides... Sorry, I think that is really ridiculous.

And if you want to buy Ayahuasca, or San Pedro Cactus, or things like that, you can find it there very easily, and much cheaper than if you buy to the "shamans" of the hundreds of them who do "rituals" with the foreigners for hundreds of dollars. About the quality, I can´t say because I didn´t buy it.

Ah, to the locals, it is known as "Pasaje Paquito" (at least the area where you buy the medicinal plants).
Written 20 November 2019
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Eduardo L
Utrecht, The Netherlands5 contributions
Surreal market
Feb 2019 • Couples
Interesting market showing the reality of the lowest side of Iquitos population. Dirty, filthy and chaotic and overall improvised market. Definitely a waste of a hidden potential. Local Government should invest on reorganize the market and set up cleaning times. Poor does not mean you will be dirty. With a solid reorganization plan this place could be a gem in the middle of the Amazon.
Written 22 February 2019
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15matjan
la Bisbal d'Emporda, Spain1,137 contributions
Meet the locals
Jun 2017 • Family
Perhaps the best place in Iquitos to know the local food, plants, fruits, fish and a lot of other stuff usually sold in a genuine Amazonian market.
Written 22 May 2018
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BenCapon
Athens, Greece142 contributions
The Ultimate Market Experience
Jul 2017 • Couples
Be prepared to be dazzled by the characteur and variety of peculiar products. A must see but probably with a guide and your personal belongings in a safe location. Walk through it , taste and smell. Try to experiment if you dare
Written 31 December 2017
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Kgavitt
Anchorage, AK29 contributions
Interesting stop
Nov 2017 • Solo
I went with a guide as part of a city tour. An interesting stop with all kinds of unique items for sale!
Written 8 November 2017
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Stu G
Los Angeles, CA178 contributions
Exotic Neurotic Chaotic
Nov 2016 • Solo
This place is disgusting however it is an authentic taste of the culture of Belen. Watch your pockets and consume with care as you may end up sick. A wide variety of fresh meats and fish from the Amazon region along with local herbs and some culture. Whether you.are looking for caiman meat or a two dollar hooker, the Belen market has you covered.
Written 25 March 2017
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Nancy5960
Williamsport, PA107 contributions
Worth a visit
Feb 2017 • Couples
Very busy and congested market with so much for sale from vegetables to catfish to turtles. It is all very interesting but unsanitary looking and I personally would not eat anything I bought there. (However I probably did eat things purchased there when I ate at local restaurants...)
Written 12 March 2017
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