Iquitos Peru is well known as the gateway to Amazon adventures. It is also a charming destination in its own right, deserving at least one or two days to explore, either before or after your Amazon cruise or lodge stay, preferably both. Iquitos is surrounded by rivers and rainforest, with a rich history, and a unique culture that has evolved in isolation from the rest of the civilized world.
In the last 40 years, more new bird species have been discovered in Peru than in all the rest of the world combined. I recently learned where 5 newly named and registered species live and can take you there.
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