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Pacaya-Samiria reserve buffer zone 260km from Iquitos and runs three- to five-day tours
there.
APARTMENT
Amazon Apart Hotel $$
( 26-6262;
www.amazonaparthotel.com
; Aguirre 1151; s/d S150/180, ste S144-221;
)
This bright, new, well-appointed hotel is a little out of the way − but this is its
only disadvantage. There are several levels of vast colorful rooms here. Rooms all have
air-con and minifridges; many also have their own kitchenettes, so that you can self-cater
in style. There is also internet, a restaurant doing mean ceviche and an attractive swim-
ming pool.
Flying Dog Hostel $
( in Lima 01-445-6745;
http://flyingdogperu.com
;
Malecón Tarapaca btwn Brasil &
Ricardo Palma; dm/d S30/75)
The Flying Dog, part of the same hostel chain you'll find in
Lima and Cuzco, is another good budget option: clean, bright rooms, hot water and kit-
chen facilities. The doubles are a tad pricey but some have private bathrooms.
HOSTEL
Posada del Cauchero $$
( 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, restaurant, several suites, 24-hour room service, two bars and attentive staff make
this a five-star hotel. Rates for rooms are often discounted when the hotel is not busy. The
23-2574; Napo 362; s/d/ste S230/273/410)
, where you can still use the plaza hotel fa-
cilities.
LUXURY HOTEL
