Guidebook for Iquitos by Family House
Food Scene
Trendy restaurant inside an old Iquitos house at the Malecon. Good selection of Amazonian tapas style dishes with a modern twist, not large meals. Vegetarian options. Good coffee and assorted drinks. Tip: If it is not raining, chose a table in the open patio! Whatsapp/Phone: 965 962 084
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Amazon Bistro
268 Mal. TarapacaTrendy restaurant inside an old Iquitos house at the Malecon. Good selection of Amazonian tapas style dishes with a modern twist, not large meals. Vegetarian options. Good coffee and assorted drinks. Tip: If it is not raining, chose a table in the open patio! Whatsapp/Phone: 965 962 084
Unique... Floating restaurant with pool overlooking the Itaya river. Chef signature dishes made with local ingredients. It can be pricey (i.e $12/main dish only). An amazing experience, romantic and special. Whatsapp: 999 550 628
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Al frio y al fuego
138 Av. La MarinaUnique... Floating restaurant with pool overlooking the Itaya river. Chef signature dishes made with local ingredients. It can be pricey (i.e $12/main dish only). An amazing experience, romantic and special. Whatsapp: 999 550 628
Ikiitu
456 Jirón Fitzcarraldamazon inspired cuisine
https://www.facebook.com/IKIITU
Affordable and assorted Peruvian food (vegetarian dishes available)
Whatsapp: 965 015 750
Phone: 065-242222
Huasai
131 Jirón FitzcarraldAffordable and assorted Peruvian food (vegetarian dishes available)
Whatsapp: 965 015 750
Phone: 065-242222
for meat eaters. Barbecue Peruvian Style. Delivery service available.
https://www.facebook.com/Al-Carbon-Grill-Steak-265114620306697/
Whatsapp: 952 022 993
Phone: 065-223292
EL Carbon
115 Condaminefor meat eaters. Barbecue Peruvian Style. Delivery service available.
https://www.facebook.com/Al-Carbon-Grill-Steak-265114620306697/
Whatsapp: 952 022 993
Phone: 065-223292
Blanquita
1181 Francisco Bolognesitypical Iquitos food: catch-of-the-day river fish!!!
Chef Paz Restaurant Iquitos
468 Jirón PutumayoAmazonian cuisine with a modern touch.
Whatsapp: 990512048
Nice local coffee shop where the local Iquitos people would meet after work.
Whatsapp: 993 841 823
Phone: 065-233831
La Mona Cafetería
656 NautaNice local coffee shop where the local Iquitos people would meet after work.
Whatsapp: 993 841 823
Phone: 065-233831
Coffee specialist: classic coffees, frappes and assorted fruits smoothies. Also cakes and other desserts.
https://www.facebook.com/CAFE.Cafezinho
Cafezinho
191 Jirón FitzcarraldCoffee specialist: classic coffees, frappes and assorted fruits smoothies. Also cakes and other desserts.
https://www.facebook.com/CAFE.Cafezinho
variety of Mexican-inspired but authentic Peruvian fast food for everyone's taste, including hamburgers. Also a couple of salad bowls for vegetarians.
https://www.facebook.com/lacasadelasenchiladasiquitos/menu/
Whatsapp: 912 034 201
Phone: 065-234828
La Casa De Las Enchiladas
232 Jirón Fitzcarraldvariety of Mexican-inspired but authentic Peruvian fast food for everyone's taste, including hamburgers. Also a couple of salad bowls for vegetarians.
https://www.facebook.com/lacasadelasenchiladasiquitos/menu/
Whatsapp: 912 034 201
Phone: 065-234828
The Casa de Fierro restaurant is located on the second story of the historic Iron House (1890). It offers exquisite regional, international cuisine and vegetarian options. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of drinks, liquors and cocktails that you can enjoy at its cool rooftop overlooking the Plaza de Armas. Interior has been nicely restored and provides a warm ambience. Thoughtful touches and good service for a fine dining experience. Owner Iriana is an old friend of our family. https://www.facebook.com/LaCasadeFierroRestaurante/
Delivery and Reservations: 931 096348
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Casa de Fierro
182 Jirón PutumayoThe Casa de Fierro restaurant is located on the second story of the historic Iron House (1890). It offers exquisite regional, international cuisine and vegetarian options. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of drinks, liquors and cocktails that you can enjoy at its cool rooftop overlooking the Plaza de Armas. Interior has been nicely restored and provides a warm ambience. Thoughtful touches and good service for a fine dining experience. Owner Iriana is an old friend of our family. https://www.facebook.com/LaCasadeFierroRestaurante/
Delivery and Reservations: 931 096348
Address: Raymondi 158. Woodfire thin crust pizza, variety of choices. https://www.facebook.com/chezmaggyIQUITOS
Pizzeria Chez Maggy Los Maderos
Antonio RaimondiAddress: Raymondi 158. Woodfire thin crust pizza, variety of choices. https://www.facebook.com/chezmaggyIQUITOS
Variety of Peruvian signature “criolla” meals, favorites nationwide.
Address: Calle Fitzcarrald 470
Phone: 986 617135
Musical shows
IQTASKA
N° 470 Jirón FitzcarraldVariety of Peruvian signature “criolla” meals, favorites nationwide.
Address: Calle Fitzcarrald 470
Phone: 986 617135
Musical shows
Elevated regional food, gourmet burgers, good bar selection
Address: Morona 788
Phone/Whatsapp: 978434777
Marat
788 MoronaElevated regional food, gourmet burgers, good bar selection
Address: Morona 788
Phone/Whatsapp: 978434777
Delicious American style breakfast options! Pancakes, waffles, bacon, omelette, etc
Address: Calle Atlántida 595 con 9 de Diciembre
Phone/Whatsapp: 999 405105
Rinconcito Oxapampino
Delicious American style breakfast options! Pancakes, waffles, bacon, omelette, etc
Address: Calle Atlántida 595 con 9 de Diciembre
Phone/Whatsapp: 999 405105
Drinks & Nightlife
Peruvian seafood and regional dishes.
Unique signature cocktails, amazon inspired.
https://www.facebook.com/Elmusmuquiiquitos/
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El Musmuqui
382 Antonio RaimondiPeruvian seafood and regional dishes.
Unique signature cocktails, amazon inspired.
https://www.facebook.com/Elmusmuquiiquitos/
Bohemian vibe at the boulevard. Drinks and chips. No large meals. You can request to listen to your favorite music from their selection (rock and pop)
https://www.facebook.com/Arand%C3%BA-Bar-1620413181534521/
Arandú Bar
113 Mal. MaldonadoBohemian vibe at the boulevard. Drinks and chips. No large meals. You can request to listen to your favorite music from their selection (rock and pop)
https://www.facebook.com/Arand%C3%BA-Bar-1620413181534521/
Sightseeing
Boulevard - Iquitos
Malecón TarapacaItaya river view
all the buildings surrounding Iquitos main square (Plaza de Armas) are a must see, including the Iron House (Casa de Fierro), Catedral (Iglesia Matriz), Casa Pinasco, Reniec Building (former Bank of the People, Banco Popular).
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Plaza de Armas de Iquitos
253 Jirón Putumayoall the buildings surrounding Iquitos main square (Plaza de Armas) are a must see, including the Iron House (Casa de Fierro), Catedral (Iglesia Matriz), Casa Pinasco, Reniec Building (former Bank of the People, Banco Popular).
Arts & Culture
XIX century - Rubber boom building and antiques. Also, a nice small library.
Casa Morey Hotel & Restaurant
200 LoretoXIX century - Rubber boom building and antiques. Also, a nice small library.
Sculptures of indigenous people and extensive library to learn about the Amazon culture.
Museo Amazónico
106 MoronaSculptures of indigenous people and extensive library to learn about the Amazon culture.
Ayapua is an epic vessel built in 1906 by R. Holtz in Hamburg, Germany during the rubber boom era. Very interesting for a close insight to the European-influenced Iquitos economy and lifestyle at the beginning of the XX century.
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Museo Barco Historicos
Ramón CastillaAyapua is an epic vessel built in 1906 by R. Holtz in Hamburg, Germany during the rubber boom era. Very interesting for a close insight to the European-influenced Iquitos economy and lifestyle at the beginning of the XX century.
Parks & Nature
Quistococha
Zoo, Trails, Lagoon, Typical food.
Padre Cocha
Little rural town, food, hancrafts
a small rural town near Iquitos in the Nanay river, about 30 minutes by boat from the Bellavista port.
Manacamiri
a small rural town near Iquitos in the Nanay river, about 30 minutes by boat from the Bellavista port.
El Garzal de Santa Maria de Fatima Reserve, charming community-managed reserve by the Amazon river. Approximately 1.5 hrs trip from Iquitos but worth it!.
Phone +51 93 9614 891
https://www.facebook.com/GarzalFatima/
Indiana
El Garzal de Santa Maria de Fatima Reserve, charming community-managed reserve by the Amazon river. Approximately 1.5 hrs trip from Iquitos but worth it!.
Phone +51 93 9614 891
https://www.facebook.com/GarzalFatima/
The Fundo Pedrito de Iquitos is in the community of Barrio Florido , on the banks of the Amazon River, a 20 or 30 minute boat ride from Pier Bellavista Nanay, the boat passage is S/. 3.00 PEN and on the way you will sailing through the Amazon river, the largest river in the world. It has ponds with different fish and alligators from the Amazon that you can feed. Local food and charismatic animals from the Amazon. Best chance to appreciate Giant Amazon Waterlily Seed (Victoria regia) near the city.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294315-d5000312-Reviews-Fundo_Pedrito-Iquitos_Loreto_Region.html
Fundo Pedrito
The Fundo Pedrito de Iquitos is in the community of Barrio Florido , on the banks of the Amazon River, a 20 or 30 minute boat ride from Pier Bellavista Nanay, the boat passage is S/. 3.00 PEN and on the way you will sailing through the Amazon river, the largest river in the world. It has ponds with different fish and alligators from the Amazon that you can feed. Local food and charismatic animals from the Amazon. Best chance to appreciate Giant Amazon Waterlily Seed (Victoria regia) near the city.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294315-d5000312-Reviews-Fundo_Pedrito-Iquitos_Loreto_Region.html
peaceful village near lakes and typical food visited by Iquitos residents escaping from the city heat. Ideal for a full day of relax, reading a book, enjoying nature.
Note: 7 miles of road (11 kilometers) to Zungarococha is unpaved. Expect a moderate shaky/bouncing ride experience.
https://iquitostravelguide.com/circuito-turistico-de-zungarococha/
Lake Zungarococha
peaceful village near lakes and typical food visited by Iquitos residents escaping from the city heat. Ideal for a full day of relax, reading a book, enjoying nature.
Note: 7 miles of road (11 kilometers) to Zungarococha is unpaved. Expect a moderate shaky/bouncing ride experience.
https://iquitostravelguide.com/circuito-turistico-de-zungarococha/
Tourists favorite! Amazon animal orphanage and butterfly farm. Pilpintuwasi is a wildlife rescue and temporary custody center located on 20 hectares of land in the village of Padre Cocha, 20 minutes outside of Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon.
https://www.facebook.com/Pilpintuwasibutterflyfarm
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Mariposario Pilpintuwasi
s/n Pilar Nires De GaricaTourists favorite! Amazon animal orphanage and butterfly farm. Pilpintuwasi is a wildlife rescue and temporary custody center located on 20 hectares of land in the village of Padre Cocha, 20 minutes outside of Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon.
https://www.facebook.com/Pilpintuwasibutterflyfarm
Mi Esperanza Cooperative of Women Artisans from the Amazon sell
Unique high quality handcrafts from the Amazon including decorative baskets made of 'chambira' fiber and salad bowls made of fine wood waste (some of them displayed at our house).
It is made by women artisans living in protected areas. They are the guardians of the forest.
Mrs. Erica Caro (President of the Cooperative): +51959423706 (Spanish only). Address: Urbanización jardín n° 35, a la altura de la cuadra 7 de la calle Brasil. Call before going. They can bring products to you. Ask Karina for assistance.
https://www.facebook.com/cooperativaesperanzadelbosque/
Área de Conservación Regional Comunal Tamshiyacu Tahuayo
Mi Esperanza Cooperative of Women Artisans from the Amazon sell
Unique high quality handcrafts from the Amazon including decorative baskets made of 'chambira' fiber and salad bowls made of fine wood waste (some of them displayed at our house).
It is made by women artisans living in protected areas. They are the guardians of the forest.
Mrs. Erica Caro (President of the Cooperative): +51959423706 (Spanish only). Address: Urbanización jardín n° 35, a la altura de la cuadra 7 de la calle Brasil. Call before going. They can bring products to you. Ask Karina for assistance.
https://www.facebook.com/cooperativaesperanzadelbosque/
Entertainment & Activities
Just a few blocks from our place! at Calvo de Araujo St. Refreshing large pools, small restaurant, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground for children, family-friendly. Take a book and relax by the pool. Affordable entrance fee.
Address: Calle Calvo de Araujo 1233, Iquitos, Perú
https://www.facebook.com/clubtennisiq/
https://www.facebook.com/clubtennis.iquitos
Club Tenis Iquitos
Just a few blocks from our place! at Calvo de Araujo St. Refreshing large pools, small restaurant, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground for children, family-friendly. Take a book and relax by the pool. Affordable entrance fee.
Address: Calle Calvo de Araujo 1233, Iquitos, Perú
https://www.facebook.com/clubtennisiq/
https://www.facebook.com/clubtennis.iquitos
Gym, pool, massage, hair salon, zumba dance classes
https://www.facebook.com/GimnasioJullySpa/
Jully Spa
Nª 779 Sargento LoresGym, pool, massage, hair salon, zumba dance classes
https://www.facebook.com/GimnasioJullySpa/
Shopping
Last minute souvenirs can be found in the artisans-owned stores by the Boulevard plaza.
Malecón Tarapaca
Malecón TarapacaLast minute souvenirs can be found in the artisans-owned stores by the Boulevard plaza.