Museo Amazónico
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in Iquitos, the Museo Amazónico is a portal into the soul of the rainforest. You don't just see artifacts here; you feel the layers of history, from pre-Columbian communities to the dizzying rubber boom era that built this city. The air is thick and warm, carrying a faint, earthy scent of wood that makes the whole experience incredibly immersive. It’s a quiet, almost contemplative space that pulls you deeper into its stories with every step.
Collection Highlights
The life-sized fiberglass models of indigenous tribespeople are impossible to miss, dressed in traditional clothing and placed in evocative dioramas. My favorite part was the gallery of historic photographs from the rubber baron days, their stark black-and-white images telling wild tales of immense wealth and brutal hardship.
Visitor Information
It's a small museum, so an hour or two is plenty. It's cash-only for the entrance fee, which is a steal for the experience. Just look for the beautiful, slightly weathered colonial-style building on Morona street—you can't miss the intricate wooden facade.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming old building from Iquitos' heyday, it features a gorgeous facade of Portuguese tiles and ornate wooden lattices typical of the city's iconic architecture.
Contact & Location
Address: Jirón Morona, Iquitos, Maynas, Loreto, 16000, Perú
Phone: +51 65 243296
Website: Visit Website
