Discover the Highlights of Iquitos in a Single Tour
Take part in a fascinating city tour of Iquitos, where the history of the rubber boom, Amazonian architecture, and local life come together in a rich and unforgettable experience.
🚂 A Journey into the Past: Plaza 28 de Julio
We begin at the iconic Plaza 28 de Julio, home to the historic Morona Cocha locomotive — a symbol of the rubber era. Inaugurated in 1905 by entrepreneur Julio César Arana, this locomotive once carried cargo and passengers through Iquitos during its economic peak. Today, it stands as a monument to the city’s railway past.
🛍️ Colors, Scents, and Traditions at Belén Market
Next, we head to the vibrant Belén Market, the commercial heart of Iquitos. There you’ll visit the famous Pasaje Paquito, known as the "natural pharmacy of the Amazon." This passage is filled with a surprising variety of medicinal plants and ancestral remedies still used by Amazonian communities today.
🏛️ The Grandeur of the Rubber Boom
Our tour continues along Próspero Street, one of the city's main avenues, where you'll admire architectural gems such as the Casa Cohen, Chalet Morey, and Casa Irapay — magnificent mansions that reflect the wealth and style of the rubber boom era. We then arrive at the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), home to the Obelisk, the Main Cathedral, and other landmarks like the Iron House, Fitzcarrald House, and Pinasco House.
🌊 Strolling the Riverfront and the Iconic Hotel Palace
We continue along the Tarapacá Boardwalk and the Itaya Boulevard, offering stunning views of the Amazon River. Here you’ll find the legendary Hotel Palace, built between 1908 and 1912. A symbol of Iquitos’ former prosperity, it features a blend of European styles, modernist elements, porcelain tiles, ornamental columns, and ironwork imported from Europe. It was one of the first buildings in Iquitos with an elevator and hot water — true luxuries of its time.
⚓ A Perfect Ending Aboard the Ayapua Museum Ship
The tour ends with a visit to the Ayapua Museum Ship, an original steamboat built in Hamburg in 1906 that now houses a fascinating exhibit on river navigation and rubber boom history. Along the way, you'll also see the Church of La Consolación and the elegant Casa Morey, perfect for unforgettable photos.
🌿 An immersive experience that connects you with the past and present of the capital of the Peruvian Amazon.
Perfect for travelers who want to explore the best of Iquitos in one enriching journey.
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