IQUITOS - GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a city located in the heart of the Amazonian jungle, keeper of an impressive natural richness. Sailing on its rivers, visiting beautiful lagoons, parks, reserves, the presence of ethnic groups (Boras, Yahuas), that keep living in its natural places and are characterized by their hospitality are unique.

Iquitos and its surroundings have hotels and lodgings with comfortable facilities in the middle of the selva, for a better enjoyment of the place.

The experience in the jungle is unique: the hikes in the middle of the forest, among species of giant trees, exotic plants, insects, and a varied and impressive fauna, outings in canoe on the tributary rivers, visits to the communities, observing and feeling the magical sound of the jungle; all of this beyond compare.

The exquisite food of the jungle exude pleasant flavors due to the quality of its ingredients and its preparation, such as the Inchicucho (corn, peanuts and chili sauce), the dishes made of fish, such as the paiche or the sea bream. The fruit drinks, such as the cocona or aguajina, are not to be missed to soothe the heat. Exotic drinks, such as the chuchuhuasi and the "siete raíces" (seven roots), are part of a large variety of delicous and well-prepared liquors.

APPEALS

Quistococha Tourist Complex
This is a recreation center in a natural forest. It has a small zoo, in which one can see Peruvian jaguars, pumas, the impressive paiche, as well as a large variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. On its bank, a beach known as "tunchi playa" has been arranged, and is much demanded by the visitors.

Santa Clara Beach
During the dry season, when the flow of the Nanay river decreases, beautiful beaches of white sand are formed, ideal to swim and sunbathe. This is one of the moste appealing places in the surroundings of Iquitos.

National Reserve of Allpahuayo Mishana - Research Center
It has a high number of forests of very high tree, on the white sand of the Peruvian Amazon. It has an ecosystem rich in endemic flora and fauna, with a lot of species that still have not be fully scientically identified. There is a diversity of plants and birds; here, you will be able to appreciate exotic species such as the bromelias and orchids, that naturally grow.

Aquatic Ecosystems Center
Be amazed at maravellous animals. Recover space of a goup of manatees. You will be able to be in contact with those noble fluvial mammals and learn from this species the care of volunteers.

Lodgings in Amazonia
There is an important offer of very comfortable lodgings and accommodation centers with facilities and good service.

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