Location: Iquitos
Top Things to do in Iquitos
Top 9 Free Things to do in Iquitos, Loreto Region
Make the port town of Iquitos your base camp for exploring the Peruvian Amazon basin. The river and rainforest are the main attractions, of course, and once in Iquitos it's easy to book a stay at one of numerous nearby jungle lodges. Closer to town, travelers recommend visiting the market and "floating village" of Belen, seeing colorful creatures at the butterfly farm and animal rescue center, and taking a cruise on the great river.
Restaurants in Iquitos
1. Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
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
3. Plaza de Armas de Iquitos
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 601 reviews
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
5. Malecon Tarapaca
6. Mercado de Belen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
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
8. Belen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 648 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 307 reviews
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.
