The 9 Best Free Things to do in Loreto Region, Peru

September 27, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Loreto (Spanish pronunciation: [loˈɾeto]) is Peru's northernmost region. Covering almost one-third of Peru's territory, Loreto is by far the nation's largest region; it is also one of the most sparsely populated regions due to its remote location in the Amazon Rainforest. Its capital is Iquitos.
Restaurants in Loreto Region

1. Iglesia San Juan Bautista

Jiron Putumayo 271, Iquitos 16000 Peru +51 65 234465 http://www.iglesiacatolica.org.pe
Excellent
41%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

Reviewed By Amazon1961 - Denver, United States

This church is nice and worth the time to stop by and look at the artwork. The people at the church service were very freindly.

2. El Musmuqui

Calle Raymondi N_ 382, Iquitos 06 Peru +51 65 242942 https://www.facebook.com/Elmusmuquiiquitos/
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

El Musmuqui

3. Plaza de Armas de Iquitos

Iquitos Peru +51 65 223215 http://www.munimaynas.gob.pe
Excellent
28%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 601 reviews

Plaza de Armas de Iquitos

Reviewed By Iamkay - Medellin, Colombia

During the day, there aren't many people on the plaza. However, at night, families come out and there are local vendors selling everything from food to small toys for children. We saw musicians and families enjoying the fresh evening air. There are tons of toursit police, so you always feel safe. Strolling the plaza is a perfect evening activity as it's close to the boardwalk for a nice romantic view of the sunset over the river!

4. Catedral de Iquitos

Center Iquitos, Iquitos 16000 Peru
Excellent
33%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 153 reviews

Catedral de Iquitos

5. Malecon Tarapaca

Boulevard Tarapaca, Iquitos Peru01 Peru +51 65 223215 http://www.munimaynas.gob.pe
Excellent
35%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 93 reviews

Malecon Tarapaca

6. Mercado de Belen

Iquitos Peru +51 65 269047 http://www.munibelen.gob.pe
Excellent
39%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Mercado de Belen

Reviewed By 15matjan - Tona, Spain

Perhaps the best place in Iquitos to know the local food, plants, fruits, fish and a lot of other stuff usually sold in a genuine Amazonian market.

7. Bulevard Iquitos

Iquitos 16000 Peru http://pierinna.com
Excellent
39%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Bulevard Iquitos

8. Belen

Iquitos Peru +51 65 269047 http://kamila-gut-strz.wixsite.com/amazonas
Excellent
29%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
7%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 648 reviews

Belen

Reviewed By I934CGdavidd - Santa Barbara, United States

A trip to Belen is best by boat with a local guide. We went with Kelwin from Kelwin Boat Adventure (has a Trip Advisor Page). He lives there so knows it well. Belen is comprised of floating houses or houses built on stilts in the river. There are also schools, churches, stores and gas stations all built in the river. It is very interesting and provides many photo opportunities. At the same time it is important to recognize that this community very underprivileged. After touring around on the boat it will let you and your guide off at the Belen Market.This is a large market with exciting displays of produce, fish, jungle specialties and indigenous medicines. All in all a great 3-4 hour adventure best done with a guide.

9. Casa de Fierro

Major Square Between Prospero And Putumayo Streets Center of Iquitos, Iquitos 16000 Peru +51 65 223215 http://www.munimaynas.gob.pe
Excellent
19%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 307 reviews

Casa de Fierro

Reviewed By 614JohnL614 - London, United Kingdom

What a pleasure to be back on the balcony of La Casa de Fiero for dinner after an interval of 20 years, all thanks to the new owners of the restaurant here. Everything was tiptop and precisely as we might have hoped. Thank you to Rolly our waiter. Great presentation, and the postre was to die for. With patience the customers will surely return as the good news spreads, of that I am sure. As for myself, can’t wait for the opportunity to dine here again, overlooking the vibrant Plaza de Armas imbibing a slice of history from the era of the caucheros. Thank you Iriana for your vision.

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