Iquitos Attractions
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This city of five hundred thousand, Iquitos, is the largest city in the world not connected to civilization by a road. Boat or airplane is the only way in. Another former rubber boomtown, Iquitos, boasts a colorful history with several faded monuments testament to the good times.
One of these sights is the Casa de Fierro, or Iron House. Built by Gustav Eiffel of Paris'Eiffel Tower fame, it is lit at night and contains a café and a British pub. Another area that speaks to Iquitos storied past is the Malecon Tarapaca. This pedestrian only walkway is the center of the action in Iquitos.
One of these sights is the Casa de Fierro, or Iron House. Built by Gustav Eiffel of Paris'Eiffel Tower fame, it is lit at night and contains a café and a British pub. Another area that speaks to Iquitos storied past is the Malecon Tarapaca. This pedestrian only walkway is the center of the action in Iquitos.
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