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Shambo Heladería

For ice cream. There is a second location at the corner of Huallaga St. and Morona St.

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La Plaza 28 de Julio
The biggest square in Peru, there are very good 'Chifa' (Peruvian Chinese) restaurants around the square.
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Tapiche Jungle Reserve
Tapiche Jungle Reserve is deep inside the jungle where you can see primary rainforest and an abundance of wildlife in a natural setting. Activitues vary depending on the weather. It is a private rainforest conservation project in a remote location. It does not keep wild animals as pets.
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Belén market
Over 150 native communities from upriver come down to the market of Belén to sell their produce in the market. Belen is the hub of every village within miles, chaotic, flavorful, practical and superstitious, thriving on and above a strip of land that is seasonally flooded. For a series of photo-essays on Belén, check out the Belén Street Market, Pasaje Paquito (if you want to buy exotic drinks this is the place), and Floating in Belén.
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Amazon Bistro
At one block from the main square, in front of the river, a French old-style brasserie. An excellent alternative to eat or to enjoy a drink thanks to the unique offers in town — real espresso, homemade bread, Argentinean steaks, Belgian beers, escargots, Belgian chocolate dessert. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Daily 06:00-00:00