Deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Iquitos will show you a mesmerizing flora and fauna diversity while walking through the dense vegetation. If you go north-east, about 30 km away from Iquitos City, you can find one of the Jungle’s most renowned spots: The Monkey Island.
The Monkey Island is a local Monkey’s Natural Reserve, where you can find 8 different kind of monkeys as well as sloths. This Island works both as a touristic park, where you can see a variety of monkeys running freely; as well as a recovery center for injured monkeys where they cure them and help them recover before they are released into the wild. So far, the Monkey Island has rescued and released more than 200 monkeys, with their numbers constantly rising.
If you want to go and explore the Monkey Island, boat trips are an ideal way to go while participating in different activities. During these types of tours, you can watch, feed and play with the monkeys; swim in the Amazon River and admire the rich vegetation with walks nearby.
How to get to Monkey Island?
Route 1
Lima - Iquitos
1 h 40 min approximately
Centro - Puerto de Productores
8 min approximately (motocar)
Puerto de Productores - Varadero de Mazán
40 min approximately (fast boat)
Varadero de Mazán - Isla de Monos
40 min approximately (boat)
What to do on Monkey Island?
Explore the diversity of flora and fauna. Credit: Carlos Ibarra / PromPerú
Opportunity to see different types of monkeys. Credit: Carlos Ibarra / PromPerú
Visit the recovery center for injured monkeys. Credit: Carlos Ibarra / PromPerú
General information
Times:
From Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 15:00Price:
S/. 20 per person.Essentials:
Camera, light clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent.Altitude:
20 maslClimate:
Min. 21 ℃/ Max. 38 ℃
