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Quistococha Zoo and Lagoon
Best time to visit
In the morning from 9:00 AM it is still cool and the animals are more active. During the dry season from June to November, the paths are easier to navigate.
Budget tips
Admission costs about 10 Soles (approx. 2.50 euros) for adults, children pay half. Bringing your own food saves money, but the snack stands on site are inexpensive.
Recommended for
Families with children, Nature and animal lovers, Backpackers on a small budget, Rainforest beginners
Plan your visit
3-4 hours
About
Quick facts: Amazon giant fish like the paiche, which can grow up to 3 meters long and weigh 200 kg, live here. The lagoon was formed from a dead river arm and is surrounded by dense rainforest where howler monkeys and sloths live.
Highlights: In the animal station, orphaned animals or those rescued from poaching are nursed back to health, including a tame hippopotamus named Pepe that lets visitors pet it. The 1.3 km long educational trail through the rainforest leads to an observation tower from which you can see the entire lagoon and the treetops.
Insider tips
- Pack swimwear and cool off in the dark lagoon after the zoo visit; it is one of the few clean swimming spots in Iquitos.
- The feeding of the Amazon river dolphins takes place daily at 10:30 AM and is the best time for photos.
- Apply insect repellent generously; the insects are especially active in the morning and evening hours.
- It is more crowded on weekends; during the week you almost have the place to yourself.
Practical info
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