About the Port
Nauta sits at the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, whose meeting waters form the headwaters of the Amazon. One of the oldest settled communities in the Peruvian Amazon, the town retains an unhurried, riverine character, with a lively market offering fresh fish, fruit, and produce brought in daily from surrounding communities and jungle homesteads.
Disembarkation typically begins with a morning walk through Nauta's streets before continuing overland to Iquitos, the region's main air hub, for onward connections to Cusco or Lima. The route often includes brief stops highlighting local river life along the way. As the practical endpoint of Amazon river travel in this region, Nauta offers a grounded, authentic farewell to the rainforest before the journey continues elsewhere in Peru.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Nauta.
Browse the Nauta Market
Wander stalls piled with river fish, jungle fruits, and just-picked produce hauled in from surrounding communities each morning. A short walk from the waterfront, it's a vivid last taste of Amazonian daily life before departure.
See the Amazon's Birthplace
Visit the confluence where the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers merge to form the Amazon proper, a short ride from town and a fitting final landmark before the overland transfer to Iquitos.
Stroll the Riverside Streets
Walk Nauta's quiet, unhurried lanes for a grounded farewell to the rainforest, watching daily river life unfold before continuing on to the airport for onward flights.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Nauta
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $4,212 | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $6,447 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $7,032 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $7,860 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $4,029 | |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $7,810 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $4,153 | |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $7,630 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $10,302 | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $7,630 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $5,705 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $6,833 | |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $9,448 | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $9,448 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $9,448 | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $8,845 | |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $5,600 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $9,448 | |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $9,293 | |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $5,600 |
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