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íPERU Government Tourist and Assistance Office, Napo St. 161, near Plaza de Armas (Main Square). An unbiased and extensive service provided by the Peruvian Govern- ment with a helpful, bilingual staff. Free information, maps, advice concerning hotels and all kinds of approved tourist services. There are iPeru offices throughout Peru for complaints if a service has not been provided as con- tracted. They also have an office at the airport. Open on Calle Napo N. 161 from 9am to 6pm Monday thru Satur- day and from 9am to 1 pm on Sunday. As in any tourist city, be careful with people who come up to you on the street offering you their services as guides, or for trips to lodges, boat trips, etc., especial- ly if they are particularly insistent. Better to find some- one recommended by a good source. TRANSPORTATION There are few actual taxis in Iquitos. We have however thousands of motocarros, or mototaxis, which are mo- torcycles with a back seat added for up to three people. They are available day and night in the center of town, in considerable numbers. Flag one down and tell him where you want to go (if you are worried about your Spanish, write down the address and show him; addresses here are commonly by name of street and number of block -for example Calle Pevas 1208, you can say Calle Pevas cuadra 12). AL- WAYS ask how much before you get in (¿cuánto?). You can hold up fingers to make sure the price is as you heard it. Two soles is the normal price for anywhere downtown. Further away (say to Pacific Market) can be 3 soles, and for all the way to the airport, figure 8 or 10 soles. If you don’t like the price, wave him on and the next one may offer a better price - there are usually many available. This is common practice among those who live here. The streets are rough in places in Iquitos, so it may be a bumpy ride, brace yourself! Keep your hands inside the motorcar at all times. Enjoy the cool breeze and the view. When walking in the city, remember you are in Latin America, where in most places the pedestrian has NO right of way, anywhere. This includes the zebra stripes on the corners. You will also discover that there are some intersections where it is almost impossible to Page 1 www.theamazonrivermonthly.com cross. Better to look for other alternatives. On a positive note, since vehicles have right of way, when you are in a rush in a motorcar, you will be sped to your destination without regard for pedestrians. Be very careful crossing streets, there are a lot of accidents with pedestrians. If you decide to go out at night and maybe imbibe, best to find a motorcar driver whom you trust to go with you and pay him to wait for you, even if you are with friends. Normally the price is around S/.10 per hour. Also, remember, you are in a city where there is consid- erable poverty, so use common sense and maintain a low profile. Leave your jewels and your wallet full of cash and credit cards for impressing people in some “first- world” city (and of course the worst could happen there too!). MONEY Best to use an ATM. There are several in the airport and in all the banks along Jiron Prospero, the main shopping street in the center. If you need to exchange money the same banks are available, as well as some exchange houses along the same street. You will see people offering to change money for you on the streets. If you chose to use one of them, the ex- change rate may be a bit better than in a bank. You need to pay very close attention so that you get the money they are actually offering you. Even the slightest imper- fection or cut in a bill will make it impossible for you to use it. Make sure the bills you get are perfect. Also, check to see if the moneychanger is putting his or her seal on each bill. If you get a counterfeit bill (and there are a good number in Peru), you may be able to get it replaced. Of course, best is to go to a bank, even if you get a bit less. Do not change money on the streets in the evenings or on weekends, if you can avoid it. SIGHTSEEING The main square in town, the Plaza de Armas, has lovely gardens well maintained, benches, a fountain, a monu- ment, shoeshine boys, and often people selling all kinds of things. Sometimes there are musicians, or a photog- rapher with a llama and other sets for capturing family memories. It can be quite crowded later in the evening, especially on a weekend night on the plaza. Every Sunday morning at 9am there is a parade and a formal gathering of military personnel, as well as other groups. You can watch the proceedings outside on the street, or enjoy the breakfast buffet in the Hotel Dorado Plaza and watch from the air-conditioned dining room. On a corner of the square is the main city Church of Saint John the Baptist. It is often open, so you can go in- side to meditate and pray and get a sense of the religious culture of the people. On another corner of the square you will see the Casa de Fierro, a building from the rub- ber boom that was designed by Gustave Eiffel and car- ried by hundreds of men through the jungle. At present there is a pharmacy and souvenir shop downstairs. The riverfront is just one block from the Plaza de Armas. This is the Itaya River. In its place a few years ago there flowed the Amazon, which one year jumped its banks and is now located approximately one kilometer behind the Itaya River (not visible from the riverfront). Experts say that within a few years the Amazon will again jump back into the course of the River Itaya. The Amazon River system rises an incredible 12.5 meters at its highest point in April-May and in some years even higher, when there have been devastating floods in Iqui- tos and beyond. PUBLICITY 3 - 1 - II - 2015

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This monthly newspaper’s purpose of existence is to provide support and inspiration for the tourist industry and to make us aware of issues that affect Loreto, Amazonas, San Martin, Ucayali, and other areas of the Peruvian Amazon. It is time for us all to join forces and work together. If the days of bitter competition and envy continue, we will all end up losing. Cooperation and good feelings work so much better! Those of us involved in this monthly paper have no vested interest in any tourist endeavor. We love the Amazon and its people, and we want to see it thrive economically, educationally, culturally, psychologically, and in every other way imaginable.

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Page 1: Welcome to Iquitos - Guide for tourists

íPERU Government Tourist and Assistance Office, Napo St. 161, near Plaza de Armas (Main Square). An unbiased and extensive service provided by the Peruvian Govern-ment with a helpful, bilingual staff. Free information, maps, advice concerning hotels and all kinds of approved tourist services. There are iPeru offices throughout Peru for complaints if a service has not been provided as con-tracted. They also have an office at the airport. Open on Calle Napo N. 161 from 9am to 6pm Monday thru Satur-day and from 9am to 1 pm on Sunday.

As in any tourist city, be careful with people who come up to you on the street offering you their services as guides, or for trips to lodges, boat trips, etc., especial-ly if they are particularly insistent. Better to find some-one recommended by a good source.

TRANSPORTATION There are few actual taxis in Iquitos. We have however thousands of motocarros, or mototaxis, which are mo-torcycles with a back seat added for up to three people. They are available day and night in the center of town, in considerable numbers.

Flag one down and tell him where you want to go (if you are worried about your Spanish, write down the address and show him; addresses here are commonly by name of street and number of block -for example Calle Pevas 1208, you can say Calle Pevas cuadra 12). AL-WAYS ask how much before you get in (¿cuánto?). You can hold up fingers to make sure the price is as you heard it. Two soles is the normal price for anywhere downtown. Further away (say to Pacific Market) can be 3 soles, and for all the way to the airport, figure 8 or 10 soles. If you don’t like the price, wave him on and the next one may offer a better price - there are usually many available. This is common practice among those who live here. The streets are rough in places in Iquitos, so it may be a bumpy ride, brace yourself! Keep your hands inside the motorcar at all times. Enjoy the cool breeze and the view. When walking in the city, remember you are in Latin America, where in most places the pedestrian has NO right of way, anywhere. This includes the zebra stripes on the corners. You will also discover that there are some intersections where it is almost impossible to

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cross. Better to look for other alternatives. On a positive note, since vehicles have right of way, when you are in a rush in a motorcar, you will be sped to your destination without regard for pedestrians. Be very careful crossing streets, there are a lot of accidents with pedestrians.

If you decide to go out at night and maybe imbibe, best to find a motorcar driver whom you trust to go with you and pay him to wait for you, even if you are with friends. Normally the price is around S/.10 per hour. Also, remember, you are in a city where there is consid-erable poverty, so use common sense and maintain a low profile. Leave your jewels and your wallet full of cash and credit cards for impressing people in some “first-world” city (and of course the worst could happen there too!).

MONEY Best to use an ATM. There are several in the airport and in all the banks along Jiron Prospero, the main shopping street in the center. If you need to exchange money the same banks are available, as well as some exchange houses along the same street.

You will see people offering to change money for you on the streets. If you chose to use one of them, the ex-change rate may be a bit better than in a bank. You need to pay very close attention so that you get the money they are actually offering you. Even the slightest imper-fection or cut in a bill will make it impossible for you to use it. Make sure the bills you get are perfect. Also, check to see if the moneychanger is putting his or her seal on each bill. If you get a counterfeit bill (and there are a good number in Peru), you may be able to get it replaced. Of course, best is to go to a bank, even if you get a bit less. Do not change money on the streets in the evenings or on weekends, if you can avoid it.

SIGHTSEEING The main square in town, the Plaza de Armas, has lovely gardens well maintained, benches, a fountain, a monu-ment, shoeshine boys, and often people selling all kinds of things. Sometimes there are musicians, or a photog-rapher with a llama and other sets for capturing family memories. It can be quite crowded later in the evening, especially on a weekend night on the plaza.

Every Sunday morning at 9am there is a parade and a formal gathering of military personnel, as well as other groups. You can watch the proceedings outside on the street, or enjoy the breakfast buffet in the Hotel Dorado Plaza and watch from the air-conditioned dining room.

On a corner of the square is the main city Church of Saint John the Baptist. It is often open, so you can go in-side to meditate and pray and get a sense of the religious culture of the people. On another corner of the square you will see the Casa de Fierro, a building from the rub-ber boom that was designed by Gustave Eiffel and car-ried by hundreds of men through the jungle. At present there is a pharmacy and souvenir shop downstairs.

The riverfront is just one block from the Plaza de Armas. This is the Itaya River. In its place a few years ago there flowed the Amazon, which one year jumped its banks and is now located approximately one kilometer behind the Itaya River (not visible from the riverfront). Experts say that within a few years the Amazon will again jump back into the course of the River Itaya. The Amazon River system rises an incredible 12.5 meters at its highest point in April-May and in some years even higher, when there have been devastating floods in Iqui-tos and beyond.

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If you are here in the low water it may be hard to see much of the river. In the highest water it is quite a beautiful sight. The riverfront bears the name Male-con Tarapaca when it goes from Calle Ricardo Palma up to Jiron Napo, and from there it changes its name to Malecon Maldonado, up to one block past Jiron Nauta. It has been converted into what we call the Bulevar with benches, gardens, and concrete railings painted blue and white. A great place to relax and enjoy the view of the river, the plants, the breeze, and also of the rubber boom houses along the street.

From the riverfront and Calle Napo you can go down steps to the Anaconda Artisan Collective. There you will see many different shops with excellent handmade crafts. By all means go down and enjoy the fabulous col-ors and great primitive art of all kinds. There is a simple place to eat too, with local food.

Upstairs again you will see a sunken amphitheater, very common throughout Peru, where informal shows, music, comedy acts, and sales pitches of all kinds take place in the evenings. Even if you do not speak Spanish, enjoy the scene with the local people. Often on a week-end there are music groups on the Bulevar, a capoeira band exhibits its acrobatics (an Afro-Brazilian martial arts and dance form), and there are many activities for the whole family. Take the opportunity to have a fruit juice or a drink at Dawn on the Amazon Café to enjoy the evening scene.

Further down from the café you will notice another Artisan Shop. And up the Jiron Nauta there are many straw-thatched huts interconnected where many indig-enous from the Shipibo-Conibo nation are selling their wonderful handcrafts. Buy some of their beautifully embroidered clothing made from natural materials with natural dyes. Or some of their traditional jewelry and others they produce.You will see many representations of the ayahuasca plant, which is sacred to them. They are one of the groups especially responsible for sharing that holy plant and all the ritual involved with it to the world. Check out the Temple of the Way of Light (www.templeofthewayoflight.org) for Shipibo wise women and men who will introduce you to their herbs and their way of living and being. And until you do that, you can meet these wonderful people here on the street. Most are bilin-gual in Shipibo and Spanish, and the culture is quite ma-triarchal, so often the women take care of business while the men are busy embroidering. Make sure you support them by buying something to take home as a wonderful memory of these beautiful people!

If you walk down the Bulevar toward the Belen Mar-

ket you will see the historic Hotel Palace, with beautiful tiles from Portugal. There has been talk from the mayor of Iquitos, who is an architect, that perhaps one day that ex-hotel will again be used for tourism in some way. Fur-ther down you will see the lovely rubber boom building presently housing Amazon Bistro. A great place for re-laxing and enjoying a fruit juice, coffee or wine or beer. Further down the street you will come to two excellent cultural offerings:

AMAZON MUSEUM OF INDIGENOUS CULTURES A respectful celebration of the artistic expressions of in-digenous Amazonian cultures and the integration they have achieved with the nature in which they live. The museum features their interaction with animals, plants, forests, rivers, and lakes in their daily lives and their different cosmological expressions, ceremonies, myths, stories, and traditions, as well as the vast knowledge they have acquired about the areas they inhabit and the biodi-versity of those areas. The exhibits display articles made with feathers, wood, fibers, and bones and relate mainly to daily utensils for defense, fishing, hunting, musical in-struments, and furniture and cover a very wide range of locations throughout the Amazon basin.

Open every day from 8am to 7.30pm, Malecón Tara-pacá 332, Admission: S /.15.00 (adults)

DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE OF LORETO

Regional Director Prof. Maritza Ramirez Tamani. In addition to the administrative offices, there is an audito-rium in which various cultural activities are presented, such as conferences, seminars, art expositions, and films.

On the first floor of this historic building, declared a national cultural heritage, there are several exhibition rooms of the former Amazonian Museum, where there are displayed fiberglass sculptures painted a rusty brown color to give the impression of bronze. The sculptor, Fe-lipe Lettersten, was also an anthropologist, and his work features individuals of many ethnic groups, mainly of the Peruvian Amazon.

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Malecon Tara-pacá, 386.

Further down the riverfront street you will come to:

BELEN MARKETLargest open-air market in Iquitos, which has everything imaginable and extends for many, many blocks. It is the hub for up to 150 villages upriver. You will find all the fruits and vegetables of the Amazon as well as many im-ported from other parts of Peru, wild meats (wild boar, paca, venison, alligator) and river fish of every imag-inable type. Pasaje Paquito is a row of sellers offering Amazonian roots, seeds, herbs, alcoholic beverages with products added as Amazonian Viagra and to solve most every other health problem imaginable. As in any crowded place any place in the world, be aware of your belongings at all times. From Jr. Prospero and Calle 9 de Diciembre and toward the river for many blocks; this area is known as the Venice of Iquitos.

Walking along the river in the opposite direction, you will not be able to go the entire way on the riverfront. At Jiron Nauta you will go by the Shipibo crafts center and then turn right on Jiron Raimondi and follow it until you arrive at Plaza Castilla. On your right you will again see the river, and on the left, the gorgeous Casa Morey.

In future editions we will recommend other hotels, but for our first we will mention Casa Morey, because it is the most beautiful historic hotel in town, and also be-cause Dr. Richard Bodmer, the man who has so lovingly restored the house, has done SO MUCH for his (and our) beloved Iquitos! As a city we will be ever grateful.

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iPERUOficina del Gobierno para Asistencia al Turista, Calle Napo 161, cerca de la Plaza de Armas. Un servicio imparcial y extensivo proporcionado por el gobierno peruano con personal atento y bilingüe.

Información gratis, mapas, asesoramiento sobre hoteles y todo tipo de servicios turísticos autoriza-dos.

Hay oficinas de iPerú en todo el país para presen-tar quejas si un servicio no se ha prestado como ha sido contratado. También tienen una oficina en el ae-ropuerto. El horario en Calle Napo es de 9am a 6pm de lunes a sábado y domingos de 9am a 1pm.

Como en cualquier ciudad turística, tenga cuida-do con la gente que viene a usted en la calle y le ofrece su servicio como guía, o para viajes a lodges, excursiones en barco, sobre todo si son particular-mente insistentes. Es mejor contratar a alguien reco-mendado por una buena fuente.

TRANSPORTE Hay pocos taxis reales en Iquitos. Tenemos sin em-bargo miles de motocarros o mototaxis, que son motocicletas con un asiento trasero añadido para un máximo de tres personas. Están disponibles día y noche en el centro y en toda la ciudad en número considerable. Llame a uno y dígale adónde quiere ir. Pregunte SIEMPRE cuánto es antes de subir.

Dos soles es el precio normal para cualquier lugar del centro. Más lejos (por decir hasta Pacific Market) puede ser 3 soles y por ir al aeropuerto, la carrera costará 8 a 10 soles. Si no le gusta el precio, despí-dalo y llame al siguiente que puede ofrecer un me-jor precio - por lo general hay muchos disponibles. Las calles tienen muchos baches aquí, así que puede ser un viaje lleno de saltos, prepárese! Mantenga sus manos en el interior del vehículo en todo momento. Disfrute de la brisa fresca y la vista.

Al intentar cruzar calles en la ciudad, recuerde que el peatón no tiene derechos, esto incluye las franjas blancas en las esquinas.

También descubrirá que hay algunas interseccio-nes dónde es casi imposible cruzar. Es mejor buscar otras alternativas. Si cruza la calle sea muy cuida-doso, hay una gran cantidad de accidentes con pea-

tones. Si decide salir por la noche y tal vez beber licor,

la mejor manera de hacerlo es encontrar un motoca-rrista en quien usted confíe para llevarlo y pagar por esperarle, incluso si está con amigos. Normalmente, el precio es de alrededor de S/.10 Nuevos Soles por hora. Además, recuerde que está en una ciudad don-de hay una considerable pobreza, a fin de utilizar el sentido común y mantener un perfil bajo. Deje sus joyas y su billetera llena de dinero en efectivo y tar-jetas de crédito para impresionar a la gente en una ciudad "del primer mundo" (y, por supuesto, lo peor podría suceder allí también!).

DINERO Es mejor usar un cajero automático. Hay varios en el aeropuerto y en todos los bancos a lo largo de Jirón Próspero, la principal calle comercial en el centro. Si necesita cambiar dinero están disponibles los mis-mos bancos, así como algunas casas de cambio a lo largo de la misma calle. Va a ver personas ofreciendo cambio de dinero en las calles. Si decide usar a uno de ellos, el tipo de cambio puede ser un poco mejor que en un banco.

Tiene que prestar mucha atención para obtener el dinero que en realidad le están ofreciendo. Incluso la más mínima imperfección o corte en un billete hará que sea imposible que usted lo utilice. Asegúrese que los billetes que obtiene son perfectos. Además, veri-fique para ver si el cambista de divisas está poniendo su sello en cada uno.

Si usted recibe un billete falso (y hay un buen nú-mero en el Perú), con estas medidas podrá ser capaz de conseguir que lo sustituyan. Por supuesto, lo me-jor es ir a un banco, incluso si le dan un poco menos. No cambie dinero en las calles en las noches o los fines de semana, si puede evitarlo.

TURISMO La plaza principal de la ciudad, la Plaza de Armas, cuenta con preciosos jardines bien mantenidos, ban-cos, una fuente, un monumento, lustrabotas y con frecuencia hay personas que venden todo tipo de co-sas. A veces vienen músicos o un fotógrafo con una

llama u otros juegos para la instantánea de los re-cuerdos familiares. Puede estar muy llena más tarde en la noche, especialmente en una noche de fin de semana. Cada domingo por la mañana a las 9 am hay un desfile y una reunión formal del personal militar, así como otros grupos. Usted puede ver la parada al aire libre en la calle o disfrutando de un desayuno buffet en el Hotel Dorado Plaza y ver todo desde el comedor con aire acondicionado.

En una esquina de la plaza se encuentra la Iglesia Matriz de la ciudad, denominada San Juan Bautista. A menudo está abierta para que pueda entrar a me-ditar, orar y tener una idea de la cultura religiosa del pueblo. En otra esquina de la plaza verá la Casa de Fierro, un edificio de la era del caucho que se piensa que fue diseñado por Gustave Eiffel y llevado por cientos de hombres a través de la selva. En la actua-lidad hay una tienda de souvenirs y una farmacia en la planta baja.

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CASA MOREY Fue construido en 1913 por el barón del caucho Luis F. Morey de Moyobamba en frente de lo que entonces era el puerto de Iquitos. Por supuesto Morey no tenía forma de saber que en 1920 el caucho ya no sería rentable y su casa se convertiría en la Casa de la Aduana de Iquitos. Más tarde se convirtió en la sede del Banco de la Nación, y, posteriormente, de la Universidad Privada de Iquitos, que ahora es la Universidad Científica del Perú. En el siglo 21 se convirtió en el night club Papa Piraña Disco, del periodista Beto Ortiz, y, finalmente en 2010 fue adquirida por su actual propietario, el biólogo Dr. Richard Bodmer, de Inglaterra, que ha restaurado la casa en forma cuidado-sa y muy bellamente lograda para convertirla en un hotel boutique. Pero aún más que un hotel, Casa Morey es un museo. Los muros exteriores se han restaurado con las mismas mayólicas que Morey importó desde Portugal. En el vestíbulo, en lo que antes era una sala para guardar las grandes bolas del caucho, ahora hay un piano y muebles antiguos y maquetas de barcos de vapor de los ríos, volan-tes y brújulas de la época. También hay una hermosa pin-tura de Calvo de Araujo de 1955 denominada "La Mujer Con Cacao", y otra famosa, "El Baile de las Amazonas", una pintura nativa que se dice tiene ya unos 200 años de edad, de acuerdo con Bodmer. Además, en el comedor hay un espejo de París de 1780, traído desde el Hotel Crillón en Lima. Tiene también una hermosa biblioteca muy bien dotada de obras antiguas.

Las habitaciones son más grandes de lo que uno puede imaginar, como en ningún otro hotel. Las camas maravi-llosas son de madera torneada muy lujosa, y los baños son de porcelana.

Las ventanas son tan altas como son altos los techos y alquilar aquí una habitación le permitirá disfrutar del sol al amanecer en el río Itaya y de la brisa refrescante que llega de la selva.

Si no ha reservado una habitación, ¿por qué no unirse a ellos por su excelente desayuno buffet por las mañanas para disfrutar de este espectacular hotel? Calle Loreto, 220, www.casamorey.com

BARCO MUSEO “AYAPUA” Justamente en un nivel bajo que el de la Casa Morey en la orilla del río Itaya, hay otra contribución del Dr. Ri-chard Bodmer a la ciudad de Iquitos: un buque de vapor totalmente restaurado que se utilizó para transportar las bolas de caucho goma para exportación a Europa. Fue construido en 1906 en Hamburgo, Alemania. Ha sido

cuidadosamente reconstruido y hay en el mismo muchas exposiciones que le darán una idea de lo que fue ese pe-ríodo. ¡Una experiencia maravillosa, que no se puede perder! Un poco más lejos se encuentra

ORFANATO DEL MANATÍ Dirigido por la organización no gubernamental ACO-

BIA y apoyado por el Instituto de Investigación de la Amazonía Peruana y el Dallas World Aquarium, está si-tuado en el km. 4.6 de la carretera Iquitos-Nauta. Abierto de 9 a 12.30 y de 2 a 4 todos los días.

El objetivo de este proyecto es rescatar a los mana-tíes huérfanos cuyas madres han muerto cazadas para alimento por los lugareños de los ríos. El proyecto también ofrece programas educativos para las escuelas y las comunidades locales y sobre la importancia de la conservación de esta especie. Los empleados están muy entusiasmados con los animales. Si usted viene en el mo-mento adecuado, puede ser capaz de ayudar a los bebés manatíes alimentándolos con el biberón.

La entrada es S/. 5 para adultos, estudiantes y niños gratis. La tarifa es más o menos de S/.15 Nuevos Soles para ir desde el centro de la ciudad por mototaxi.

MUSEO MUNICIPALEste nuevo museo abrió sus puertas el 28 de febrero de 2014 para celebrar los 150 años de la llegada de barcos de guerra peruanos a la ciudad el 5 de enero de 1864, fecha que es el aniversario de la ciudad de Iquitos. Reú-ne abundantes colecciones fotográficas, históricas, artís-ticas y materiales etnográficos junto con libros antiguos y reproducciones a escala de barcos históricos. En la pri-mera planta se muestra lo que corresponde a los primeros 50 años de la historia de la ciudad de Iquitos, así como la biodiversidad de la zona y la relación interactiva entre los habitantes de la ciudad y el río Amazonas. También hay fotos e información acerca del auge de la era del cau-cho y una exposición de gráficos por ordenador y pancar-tas con datos estadísticos.

En el segundo piso se observa cuestiones relaciona-das con la posterior decadencia de la época del caucho, seguido por el aumento de la explotación de petróleo y la transformación de la ciudad, así como la información y

datos históricos sobre la Marina del Perú en los conflic-tos fronterizos con Colombia y Ecuador.

Abierto de martes a viernes de las 7 a 8 pm, Sábados 08 am a 5 pm, Domingos 9 am a 3 pm, ubicado en el Parque Zonal, cuadra doce de la calle Yavarí.

MERCADO DE ARTESANOS DE SAN JUAN Está ubicado en el km. 4.5 de Abelardo Quiñones Ave., abierto los siete días de la semana desde las 8 am hasta las 6 pm. Tiene una gran variedad de artesanías para la venta.

QUISTOCOCHA Km. 6.5 de la carretera Iquitos-Nauta, cada día de 8 am a 5 pm. Lindo lugar de características típicas con un lago con playa de arena blanca para una buena natación y con botecitos de alquiler; hay restaurantes con comidas regionales y a la parrilla, cerveza, jugos de frutas y un zoológico con animales de la zona. (Advertencia: algu-nas personas se ofenden con el trato que se da a los ani-males.) Mototaxi desde el centro aproximadamente S/.15

PILPINTUWASI Ver en esta misma edición nuestro artículo en la página 32, para una descripción completa.

Embarcarse en el Puerto de Bellavista Nanay para ir hasta el pueblo de Padre Cocha, en la otra orilla, lo cual es un paseo en barco de unos veinte minutos.

Desde el Pueblo de Padre cocha, puede ir a pié has-ta Pilpintuwasi. Allí podrá ver mariposas en su ciclo de vida completo y muchos animales locales que se está rescatando de cazadores y traficantes, una experiencia maravillosa que no se debe perder.

Abierto de martes a domingo de 9 am a 4 pm

TOURS Póngase en contacto con Bill Grimes, propietario de Dawn on the Amazon Tours and Cruises. (Ver en esta misma edición nuestro aviso en la página 32) para varias opciones de paseos o tours por río por un día y también para viajes más largos.

SALUD Clínica Ana Stahl, Av. La Marina, 285, tel: 252535. Buena clínica privada abierta las 24 horas con profesio-nales médicos de especialidades y de guardia.

CONSULADOS Brasil, Calle Sargento Lores, 363, Tel 235151, 235153 Colombia, Calle Calvo de Araujo, 431, tel: 231461 España, Calle Putumayo, 559, tel: 231608 Francia, Calle Távara / Fitzcarrald, tel: 605 011, 959 036 803 Gran Bretaña, Calle San José, 113, Punchana Distrito, tel: 253364,997517127 Italia, Calle Putumayo, 803, tel: 233 435, 965 771 171

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