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The aguaje tree grows abundantly in the Peruvian jungle and is known for its brightly colored egg-shaped fruits which are…
Three policemen were arrested after a year-long investigation into narco-trafficking in Peru’s Manú Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
Many visitors are unaware that Iquitos has a fairly large zoo that is home to many different types of jungle…
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.
The city is unique. No road leads to her, and none out of her. If you want to approach it reasonably comfortably,…
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Exploring the History of Amazonian Indigenous People at the Iquitos Museum of Indigenous People (Photo Essay)
by livinginperuMake a visit to the Iquitos Museum Of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures in order to learn about the history of the…
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Fitzcarraldo, Mega-Film in the Amazon: Werner Herzog asks for Peace in the Rainforest
Iquitos was briefly transformed during with the making of this legendary film. I was there to see it happen, and…
A bizarre patch of earth is this Iquitos, that dazzling reminder of rubber mania and excess. Here’s my perspective on…
Iquitos is a city that is full of contrasts. To walk the streets of the city is to feel the…