Iquitos

Iquitos – Amazon River City

Description
Iquitos is a remote city deep in the Amazon rainforest, accessible mainly by river or air.

Geography
Northern Peru
Amazon Basin
Tropical rainforest environment

History
Rubber boom era
River trade center
Isolated urban development

Culture
Amazonian traditions
Indigenous influences
River-based lifestyle

Economy
River commerce
Tourism
Forestry

Tourism & Attractions
Amazon River tours
Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
Historic rubber-era buildings