Timeline
16:23
Take the 45-minute boat ride from Bellavista Nanay port to arrive in time for golden light. The farm opens at 09:00. Use the included bucket of fish food to feed the paiches and alligators before the sun begins to set.
17:23
Find a quiet spot along the water's edge. The sun sets toward the W, offering a clear view across the basin as the light turns gold. Check the hours to ensure you stay within the 16:00 closing time; if you are close to closing, the boat ride back will be tight.
18:38
Stay for the final moments of daylight. The transition from golden hour to dusk is immediate here. Note that the venue closes at 16:00, so this late-afternoon slot is for the early sunset dates like April. For a true evening plan, you would need to leave before closing and head to town for dinner and drinks, but no specific post-sunset venues are listed in the local data.
Local tip
The farm closes at 16:00. If you are visiting on a date with a later sunset like July (17:56), you will need to leave well before the golden light phase ends to avoid being caught inside after closing. Plan your dinner and drinks in town after you return by boat.
Check before you go
- The farm is open Mo-Su 09:00-16:00.
- The 45-minute boat ride from Bellavista Nanay port is required for access.
- Admission is S/5 and includes fish food.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Iquitos (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).