Located on the western side of the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos is just a short flight from Lima. Here’s why you should add the unique jungle city to your travel itinerary. Despite having its own airport and thus exceptionally easy to […]
The aguaje tree grows abundantly in the Peruvian jungle and is known for its brightly colored egg-shaped fruits which are used to make juices and ice creams. But most people don’t realize that the plant has many other important uses. […]
Three policemen were arrested after a year-long investigation into narco-trafficking in Peru’s Manú Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and top global biodiversity hotspot. The operation in late June seized over $38,000, more than 290 kilograms (about 640 pounds) […]
Many visitors are unaware that Iquitos has a fairly large zoo that is home to many different types of jungle animals. Here are some of the types of species that you will see in the zoo Not only does the […]
Unicornia is a project that seeks to unite photography, digital illustration, collage and other forms of art. For Fiestas Patrias, this project is going to Iquitos.
Make a visit to the Iquitos Museum Of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures in order to learn about the history of the ancient peoples of the jungle. The experience of walking through the museum is eye-opening and worth a visit for anybody […]
Iquitos was briefly transformed during the making of the film, Fitzcarraldo. This is what it was like to be on set with legendary director, Werner Herzog.
A bizarre patch of earth is this Iquitos, that dazzling reminder of rubber mania and excess. Here’s my perspective on this fascinating city. In Iquitos, you first have to look at the map to see that humanity has allowed itself […]
An American tourist decided to stay in Iquitos to help citizens clean the Itaya River. Eco-friendliness is one of the values that define Peru’s reinvention. Not only for its importance regarding eco-tourism opportunities but also for the uniting of world […]
