Playa de Tipishca, River beach at Rio Nanay, Peru.
Located on the banks of Rio Nanay near Iquitos, Playa de Tipishca presents broad stretches of white sand alongside calm river waters.
Since the 16th century, Playa de Tipishca has served as a key meeting point for indigenous communities living along the Peruvian Amazon river system.
Local vendors at Playa de Tipishca sell traditional Amazonian food, crafts, and refreshments, representing the regional customs of Loreto communities.
Visitors can reach Playa de Tipishca through a 15-minute boat ride from Iquitos, with regular water taxi services operating during daylight hours.
The beach offers direct observation points for pink river dolphins, which frequently surface in the adjacent waters during morning and afternoon hours.
GPS coordinates: -3.78144,-73.36472
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:19
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