Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
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LA CASA FITZCARRALDO $$
( 60-1138/39;
http://lacasaitzcarraldo.com
;
Av La Marina 2153; r S180-350; )
Sequestered
within a serene walled garden, this is the most interesting accommodation option in Iqui-
tos. The house takes its name from Werner Herzog's film
Fitzcarraldo
. Stay in the
mahogany-floored Mick Jagger room or the luxuriantly green Klaus Kinski suite. There is
a tree house (with wi-fi!), a lovely swimming pool and huge breakfasts.
| Guesthouse
CASA MOREY $$$
( 23-1913; Loreto 200;
www.casamorey.com
;
s/d incl breakfast S155/260; )
This former
mansion of rubber baron Luis F Morey dates from 1910 and has been renovated to its
former grandeur, with 14 sprawling suites, plenty of original
azulejos,
voluminous bath-
rooms, river views, a courtyard pool and a library with a stupendous collection of
Amazon-related literature.
| Boutique Hotel
POSADA DEL CAUCHERO $$
( 22-2914; ermivaya@yahoo.es; Raimondi 449; s/d/ste S100/120/180; )
Above the restaurant
of the same name lurk 12 massive, chalet-style rooms (seven with air-con), some of which
are suites. All are decorated with tribal-themed art. There is a pool and some of the best
river views in Iquitos.
| Guesthouse
HOTEL EL DORADO PLAZA $$$
( 22-2555;
www.grupo-dorado.com
;
Napo 258; r incl breakfast from S575; )
With a prime
plaza location, this modern hotel is the town's best, with 64 well-equipped, spacious
rooms (some with plaza views; others overlooking the pool). Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, several
suites, 24-hour room service, two bars and attentive staff make this a top option.
| Luxury Hotel
Eating
The local culinary repertoire includes
chupĂn de pollo
(a tasty soup of chicken, egg and
rice) and
juanes
(tamales made with yucca, rice and chicken, and wrapped in a
bijao
leaf).