Iquitos is a unique city in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, known as the “gateway to the jungle”. This city, inaccessible by land, has retained a special flavor with colonial buildings and a busy embankment. A map of museums and attractions will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this unusual place where civilization and wildlife meet.
Among the main museums of Iquitos are the Museum of Amazonian Cultures with a rich ethnographic collection, the Museum of Ships "Ayapua" with the history of river navigation, the Museum of Natural History at the University of Amazonia, the Fitzcarrald House Museum dedicated to the era of the rubber boom, and the Cultural Center of the Amazon with modern exhibitions. Each of them reveals different aspects of life in this region.
The main attractions of Iquitos include Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, the Eiffel Iron House - an unusual structure of metal structures, the embankment of Malecon Tarapac with panoramic views of the river, the Belém district with its houses on stilts and the floating city. These places reflect the history and modern life of the city, and the map will help you to make the best route to visit them.
Explore Iquitos yourself with a map that will tell you the best routes, or choose a guided tour with a local guide to learn more about the hidden corners of the city. Regardless of the choice, this trip to the heart of the Amazon will be an unforgettable adventure.