How to get here
From Pucallpa or Iquitos by vessel. It is a mid-route stop on the Pucallpa–Iquitos route.
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Ucayali River
Riverside Communities
Paiche Fishing
Virgin Rainforest
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History & context
Requena is a quiet city nestled between the Ucayali River and the start of the Amazon. It is a destination for travelers seeking authentic Amazonian life, far from mass tourism. Here, nature and riverside communities are the main attraction.
Best time to visit
May to October. During low water season the riverbanks and riparian forests are most accessible.
Local cuisine
Paiche fritoCaldo de bagreMasato de yucaChontaduro fresco
Activities
- Paiche fishing
- Riverside community visits
- Wildlife watching
- Ucayali river navigation
Getting there (full details)
From Pucallpa or Iquitos by vessel. It is a mid-route stop on the Pucallpa–Iquitos route.
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