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Casa de Fierro
Best time to visit
Late afternoon around 4 p.m., when the sun bathes the rust-red iron facade in golden light and you see the shadow of the roof on the Plaza de Armas.
Budget tips
Entry costs about 5 Soles (approx. 1.20 euros). Combine the visit with a stroll through the neighboring Mercado de Belen, then the trip is well worth it.
Recommended for
Architecture fans, History enthusiasts, Eiffel lovers
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: The house consists of 92,000 individual parts that Monsieur Eiffel himself once had manufactured in Paris. The transport across the Atlantic and the Amazon took several months, and the metal house was assembled within a few weeks.
Highlights: Every single sheet of metal was numbered and prefabricated in France so that it could be assembled in Iquitos like a giant puzzle. The rusty brown facade glows in the afternoon sun like a burning oven in the middle of the lush green jungle.
Insider tips
- Sit in the bar on the first floor, from there you have the best view of the Plaza de Armas and the hustle and bustle of the city.
- The upper floor houses a small cultural center with changing exhibitions on the history of the region.
- Combine the visit with a walk to the Malecon, the waterfront promenade, especially at sunset.
- On hot days, the thick stone walls on the ground floor are pleasantly cool, ideal for a short breather.
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