Iquitos - Gateway to Amazonas


Return to article
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Iglesia Matríz on
Iquitos' Plaza de Armas

Mercado Artesanal
below the Malecón

Colonial buildings
line the Plaza

Ari's Burger, a
favorite dining spot

Colorful buildings
are common

Floating houses
on the Amazon

The Iron House
designed by Eiffel

Malecón-
Amazon River promenade

Fancy tilework hales to
the extravigant rubber era

Mercado Belén --
huge city market

Grilled fish
at the market

Market stalls sell
meat, fish, fruit and more

Bellavista market on
the Nanay River

Fresh produce from
farms along the Amazon River

Jungle Net -- one of
many Internet access options
Quistococha is a family-oriented recreation area near Iquitos
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Quistococha recreation area
and zoo near Iquitos

Quistococha lakefront beach
on a hot Sunday

Hammocks in the shade
at Quistococha picnic area
The area's Yagua and Bora Indian villages welcome tourists
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Yagua Indians demonstrate
skill with blowgun

Typical houses
in Yagua village

A chance to purchase
handicrafts made by villagers

Bora Indians welcome
tourists to join in dance

Bora girl with pet monkey --
a common Amazonas sight

Boras demonstrate traditional
dance in village near Pevas
Javier's Zoo is a riverside animal attraction near Iquitos
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

"Zoo" near Iquitos features
unusual jungle creatures

Colorful macaws
pose for photos

"Mata Mata" aquatic turtle
native to Amazon waters

Rainbow boa "smiles"
for the camera

Young speckled caimans will
be released when older

Have your photo taken
with a three-toed sloth
Guided jungle walks allow travelers to observe a variety of flora and fauna
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Canoes provide quick and
easy transportation on the river

Jungle walk guide
displays centipede

Dark frog's toxic venom is used
to make curare for deadly darts

Monkeyfruit, one of many
fruits found in the jungle

Hyla Boans Tree Frog
spotted on a night boat ride

Tasting zapote after a
steamy jungle walk
Francisco Grippa
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Francisco Grippa welcomes
guests to his home

Grippa's home and
studio near Pevas

Work in progress
in the studio



Life along the Amazon
Click on image for larger a view -- use the "Back" button to return to this page.

Children along the Amazon
cool off in the afternoon

Women tend to laundry
near Pevas

One of many
spectacular Amazon sunsets

Top of Page