Exploring Iquitos in Peru & the Amazon Jungle

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7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@amymoreland3260 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Peru/Amazon video so far.

@420_vacations_worldwide 3 жыл бұрын

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

@etchalaco9971 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

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

@steviestravels 7 жыл бұрын

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

@travellinginpictures5972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@marissatumialan9178 3 жыл бұрын

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

@travellinginpictures5972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joshuatraffanstedt2695 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@RosesAreGold1 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely stunning

@joemason9187 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@joemason9187 4 жыл бұрын

Did ayahuasca several times fascinating mind blown

@ImmortalExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I can't wait to return.

@chichifierce4480 6 жыл бұрын

Peru ! so diverse and amazing !!

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

An awesome place to explore!

@piyalwanigasuriya4824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks its real work

@cappdopp 7 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is lovely to hear.

@alienigenadeultratumba3086 4 жыл бұрын

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

@shailajanayak2091 2 жыл бұрын

Nice videos. Beautiful place tks

@WorldOnAWhim 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

It an amazing place. So much wildlife!

@ravenoustravellers2985 7 жыл бұрын

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

@RobynSpice 7 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 7 жыл бұрын

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

@UberKrispy 4 жыл бұрын

So rugged and beautiful

@TravellingK 4 жыл бұрын

It's a special place...

@SamWasHere 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@PinkLookbook 7 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 7 жыл бұрын

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

@LaughTravelEat 7 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@galactivate 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful videography, well done.

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NedaRamezani-cu6qk 9 ай бұрын

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

@MeldrumsWorld 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@liontouradventure4156 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@mhmadtirk4007 6 жыл бұрын

It's very nice think

@3333704 3 жыл бұрын

Cute the monkeys 🐒

@thejvren 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@travellinginpictures5972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wanderlustingk294 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@wilsoncoronado8569 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@dubinatub1 3 жыл бұрын

How I miss Iquitos

@peterey74 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the Iquitos rickshaws hahaha

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

They definitely give the place a different feel!

@zakhumphrey9106 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheVeggiePassport 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@HeyAshleyRenne 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 4 жыл бұрын

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

@alienigenadeultratumba3086 4 жыл бұрын

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

@agarwalsonika7 7 жыл бұрын

Nice. keep travelling :1

@TravellingK 7 жыл бұрын

Sonika Agarwal thank you!

@ZeeGoes 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@CIELOWORLD 3 жыл бұрын

Un m gusta alos q viven aya

@loading...7617 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@etchalaco9971 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

And I'm so so glad we have chocolate 😍

@etchalaco9971 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@UntetheredTogether 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

Oh exciting! Hope you enjoy it :)

@tonymarin909 6 жыл бұрын

Untethered Together did u end up going to iquitos?

@ImmortalExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid man.

@TravellingK 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ImmortalExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Iquitos?

@Anticlubsealsclub 2 жыл бұрын

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

@aileenlibbey244 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@erynwesterveld7327 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@unnamed6428 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, in India? That sounds fascinating!

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

Or Bangladesh?

@unnamed6428 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

It does sound very interesting

@ItsHollyDayz 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@JesseStLouis 7 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@travellinginpictures5972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AdamJAhmed 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 4 жыл бұрын

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

@travellinginpictures5972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JayBaggio 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

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

@veronicasandoval8920 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Which 3 day tour did you do?

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

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

@lucasromano4725 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@zakhumphrey9106 5 жыл бұрын

What time of the year did you go???

@TravellingK 5 жыл бұрын

It was around the start of April.

@semsemeini7905 6 жыл бұрын

Did you take a yellow fever shot?

@TravellingK 6 жыл бұрын

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!