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Whichever Amazon lodge you will be staying with, you will end up stoping at a one or a few of the many river villages near Iquitos for supplies or just some walking around.
The villagers are very nice and friendly. But make sure you don't start walking around and start giving money and coins away to the children like some naive tourist. Though it looks like your a generous outsider, it hurts thier outlook of tourism and desire to make a marketable product or livelyhood when they grow up.
Do talk with them and make meaningful conversation. They will run up to you and ask for money the first few seconds but kindly offer something valuable instead.
Written Apr 16, 2007
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When I arrived in Peru, I was greeted with a hug and kiss on my cheek. At first I was a little surprised, but then I was told by the lady I was staying with, that it was the normal greeting in Peru.
So when you go to Peru, be expecting a hug and a Kiss. That is how they say hello. :)
Written Jun 19, 2005
The buitful itaya river. we went up the river almost excatly 60 miles of pure buity. we found a house and they took us on a hike. there dinner was a tree which the incide was like a celery taking tree. we used there grill and cooked up some chickan. wild pigs andbird came up and watched us eat.
Written Nov 11, 2004
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July 28 and 29 are the celebrations for Peru's Independence. In Iquitos on one of these days (I think the 28th, but I don't remember exactly), the city converges on La Plaza de 28 de Julio for a big parade. The edges of one street are packed with people, and schools, military units, and other Iquitos groups march past. It makes for an interesting sight, especially if you're packed in the middle of it. More Pictures
If you happen to show up for this, bring a hat, sunscreen, and lots of water. It gets hot. The parade goes on for longer than you probably have stamina for, so you might see some of it, then walk down the street where you can see the other groups getting ready. Walking around, there are lots of interesting vendors to try things from, and other things associated with large crowds of people. You might like it.
Updated Oct 29, 2004
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a village, a diesel power generator (broken)... Felice, our guest that was the "alcalde" of the village proposed several time to set up some solar cells as in his hut....
hmmm solar cell? porque mas?
porque mas literaly means " why more?" but means more than why more!
we are provided with a diesel power generator, if the generator breakdown omeone will fix it sooner or later... having solar cell will mean to clean them and to switch it from cell to batteries each day.... we don't need power after all....
Written Feb 4, 2003
leveing the how on the itaya river
Written Nov 11, 2004
the house we went to on the rio itaya
Written Nov 11, 2004
girl in the rain
Written Nov 11, 2004
homes in belen
Written Nov 11, 2004
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Belen is a floating city in iquitos. they build their homes on stilts so they dont flood. This man is build a home for a neighbor.
Written Nov 11, 2004
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1 Review and 29 Opinions Nice staff, good service, you can eat here or just on the other side of the street (se tip). Air...
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Belen is a floating city in iquitos. they build their homes on stilts so they dont flood. This man is build a home for a neighbor.
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