Much of Iquitos' appeal derives from its being the starting point for excursions into the rainforest, but the town is an interesting place in its own right, if only for the lively local people and magnificent rubber boom architecture. Like Manaus, Iquitos evolved into an almost European city during the rubber boom. Many of the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century buildings are decorated with Portuguese tiles (azulejos), some of which are brilliantly extravagant in their Moorish inspiration, and the Casa Kahn, on block 1 of ... More
Overview of Iquitos, Peru
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Much of Iquitos' appeal derives from its being the starting point for excursions into the rainforest, but the town is an interesting place in its own right, if only for the lively local people and magnificent rubber boom architecture. Like Manaus, Iquitos evolved into an almost European city during the rubber boom. Many of the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century buildings are decorated with Portuguese tiles (azulejos), some of which are brilliantly extravagant in their Moorish inspiration, and the Casa Kahn, on block 1 of Sargento Lores, is a particularly fine example.
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The Hotel Continental, a landmark in downtown Lima, is pleased to offer its guests clean and affordable accommodations, excellent service
and outstanding value. We are centrally located near the business center of Lima, Historical sites, and the seat of ...
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The Hotels Garcilaso I and II are hotels located in the heart of Cusco just one block from the main
square, one of them occupying part of the ancient house of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega The Writer. where ...
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Description de la propiedad LocationOur modern and friendly hotel is situated within a few minutes walk from the centre of
Iquitos, the shopping street Prospero and the heart of the town, close to the tourist, commercial, financial and entertainment ...
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