Loreto Essentials

Loreto encompasses the vast wilderness of the northern Peruvian Amazon, centered around the world’s largest river and the isolated city of Iquitos. This region features the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve’s flooded forests and the dramatic Pongo de Manseriche gorge. Architectural landmarks like the Gustave Eiffel-designed Casa de Fierro reflect the 19th-century rubber boom, while wildlife centers such as CREA focus on manatee conservation. From the giant water lilies of Jardín de la Victoria Regia to the dense biodiversity of Tamshiyacu Tahuayo, Loreto represents the ecological and cultural core of the jungle.

Amazon River

The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the disputed longest river system in…

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, is a protected area located in the region of Loreto, Peru and spans an area of 20,800 km2.

Casa de Fierro

La Casa de Fierro, located in the city of Iquitos in the jungle of Peru, in front of the major square between Próspero and Putumayo streets…

Regional Conservation Area Tamshiyacu Tahuayo

Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area is a protected area located south east of Iquitos, extending over the Peruvian department of…

CREA Amazon rescue center

Wildlife rescue and education center specializing in the rehabilitation of orphaned Amazonian manatees. Visitors can observe the feeding process and learn about conservation efforts for aquatic species and the surrounding rainforest ecosystem.

Güepí-Sekime National Park

Güeppi-Sekime National Park is a protected area located in the Peruvian region of Loreto, on the border with Ecuador.

Pongo de Manseriche

A dramatic six-mile gorge where the Marañón River cuts through the Andes' eastern cordillera. This narrow canyon creates turbulent rapids and serves as a major geographical transition point between the high mountains and the low Amazon basin.

Pucacuro National Reserve

Pucacuro National Reserve is a protected area in Peru, located in the region of Loreto.

Cordillera Azul National Park

Cordillera Azul National Park is a protected area in Peru. It protects part of the Ucayali moist forests ecoregion.

Mercado Municipal Teniente Manuel Clavero

A bustling local market in Iquitos offering traditional Amazonian foodstuffs, including fresh river fish, exotic fruits like aguaje and camu camu, and regional medicinal plants.

Jardín de la Victoria Regia

A botanical garden dedicated to the Victoria amazonica, the world's largest water lily. The site features large ponds where these massive circular pads, which can reach up to three meters in diameter, thrive in their natural habitat.