Iquitos is the largest city in the world that is not connected by road to any other city. Like most cities in Peru, though, it has a central Plaza de Armas … which features a fountain, landscaped gardens and a war monument.

Overlooking the Plaza de Armas is Iquitos’ St. John the Baptist Cathedral, which was completed in 1924.

This is another view of the Plaza de Armas from a bedroom window of the Hilton Iquitos.

A popular hangout for locals and visitors alike is Boulevard Joaquin Abensur, which overlooks the Amazon River and has a number of bars and restaurants.

A photo taken within the giant frame on Boulevard Joaquin Abensur is de rigeur when visiting Iquitos!

One of the most spectacular Rubber Boom mansions is the Old Hotel Palace, to be found on the corner of Boulevard Joaquin Abensur and Jiron Putumayo.

Another famous building dating from the Rubber Boom period is the Iron House on the Plaza de Armas, whose pre-fabricated design is attributed to Gustave Eiffel.

Here are a host of mototaxis parked up, waiting for clients, in the riverside district of Puerto Bellavista.

A cultural attraction of Iquitos is the Museum of Indigenous Amazon Culture, exploring the many different indigenous peoples to be found in Peru’s Amazon region, and beyond.

Just outside the city is the Amazon Rescue Center, where the main attraction are the manatees, that visitors can hand-feed.

A classic Iquitos cityscape: Jiron Prospero with St. John the Baptist Cathedral in the distance.