Discover the city of
Iquitos
Located on the banks of the mighty Amazon River, Iquitos is the capital of the Loreto Region.
Iquitos is a city of striking contrasts, where the breathtaking landscape of the Amazon rainforest meets the routine movement of its streets.
With a population of 150,484, Iquitos is situated in Peru's northern Amazon, between the mouths of the Nanay and Itaya rivers. It is accessible only by air or by river. The city's economy is driven not only by tourism but also by commerce and industries related to timber, aquaculture, and poultry farming. It is also home to an oil refinery.
Among its main attractions are the Casa Eiffel, designed by the renowned French architect Gustave Eiffel, and the Moorish-style mansions near the historic city center.
For those wishing to experience the magic of the Amazon, a long river journey leads to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Peru's second-largest protected natural area, where the rainforest reveals its full grandeur.
