Chinchilejo is a fully licensed tour company based in Iquitos, Peru and has been guiding tours and expeditions since 1992. Entirely owned and operated by Mariella Noriega. “Chinchilejo” is pronounced: chin - chi - lay - ho.

It is from the ancient Quechua language that is still in use today. The English translation means: Dragonfly.

Come with us on a magical, mystical tour of some of the most incredible sights in all of the World. Come with us and let us show you why we love Peru. Chinchilejo is a corporation owned entirely by Mariella Noriega, a Peruvian born and raised in Iquitos, Peru - a friendly city of 300,000 inhabitants nestled on the banks of the Amazon River. Mariella is a professional guide and has been running tours in Peru for the last 8 years. She is married to an American, Alan Shoemaker who also assists her on “chinchilejo tours.” She also speaks English but has assistants that can be brought in for groups that speak fluent Chinese, French, and Italian. If other languages are needed, Mariella has extensive contacts and will supply the group with the translator needed.

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