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6. Mercado de Belén

# Mercado de Belén

Market

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* [Overview](#overview)
* [Location](#location)
* [How to Get There](#how-to-get-there)
* [Best Time to Visit](#best-time)
* [Activities](#activities)

A vibrant floating market in Iquitos showcasing exotic Amazonian fruits, traditional medicines, and local delicacies. Known as the 'Venice of the Amazon' for its waterlogged passages during high river season.

## Features & Amenities

🍽️Food Nearby📸Photography

## Nearby Places

[⚓Puerto de IquitosView details](/places/puerto-de-iquitos)

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### Closest Cities

[🇵🇪Peru](/visit/peru),[Iquitos](/visit/peru/iquitos)1 km

### GPS Coordinates

[\-3.7619, \-73.2442](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-3.7619,-73.2442)

### Best Time to Visit

🌅 Morning

Morning (6am-12pm)

### Access & Directions

Famous Amazonian market with exotic fruits, traditional medicine, and local cuisine.