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Iquitos is a popular tourist destination in Peru, known for its proximity to Amazon forest. A hot favorite with nature lovers and adventure seekers, Iquitos offers visitors a fine choice of attractions and recreational opportunities. Iquitos is also known for its native communities such as the Cocamas, Witotos, Boras and Ticunas, who still practice the customs and traditions of their ancestors. For adventure lovers, Iquitos offers excellent conditions for canopy walking, as well as river rafting, and other interesting water-sports. Travour has carefully selected the most popular tourist attractions in Iquitos, to make your Peru vacation a lifetime experience.
Major Tourist Attractions in Iquitos
The House of Iron (Casa de Fierro): Designed by Gustav Eiffel, the designer of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, the House of Iron is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iquitos. It's located on the beautiful Putumayo and Tarapacá streets.
Municipal Museum and Library of the Amazon: A must visit attraction in Iquitos, the Museum displays a fine collection of Amazon fauna as well as crafts from the different jungle tribes. The Library has a good collection of newspaper, books, paintings and sculptures, displaying the costumes of the different jungle tribes.
Barrio de Belen (The Belen Quarter): The Belen Quarter is popular for its beautiful houses standing on wooden poles on the waters of the Amazon River. Also known as the ‘Peruvian Venice,' the area can only be visited by canoe. It offers a unique experience to visitors.
Quistococha Tourist Complex: Located just 7 km from Iquitos on the banks of beautiful Lake Quistococha, it's a beautiful amusement park with an artificial beach, a museum, aquarium, a zoo with over 1,000 animals native to the region.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve: Established in 1982, Pacaya Samiria is the largest nature reserve in Peru, with rich and varied wildlife. The reserve is home to about 132 species of mammals; 330 species of birds; 220 species of fish; and 150 species of reptiles.
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