GASTRONOMY OF IQUITOS

Enjoy the best Gastronomy of Iquitos 

Discover the gastronomy of Iquitos,  this unique gastronomy is an invitation to live a culinary adventure that transcends the conventional. It is an opportunity to connect with ancient traditions and taste the authentic essence of the Amazon. Each dish is a work of art that reflects the respect for nature and the creativity of its people. Without a doubt, Amazonian gastronomy not only captivates the palate, but also opens the heart and mind to new experiences and sensations. So, if you are looking for a destination that offers a unique and exciting culinary experience, the city of Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon awaits you with open arms. Come and let yourself be seduced by the flavors, aromas and colors of one of the most exotic and least explored cuisines in the world. Your unforgettable gastronomic adventure begins here!

If there is a phrase to describe the varied gastronomy of Iquitos, that phrase is «culinary delight.» The cuisine of the Peruvian Amazon not only welcomes us with its exotic dishes, but also attracts the traveler with its great variety of culinary delights.

The biodiversity of its resources seems endless. Chonta or palm heart, which is obtained from palm trees, is a basic product of Amazonian cuisine and is used to make salads. The meats consumed are diverse: beef, poultry, fish, lamb and other species of the forest, such as majaz, well known in the area for its rich flavor and low fat content. Plantain is another basic ingredient of Amazonian meals. It is used to prepare tacacho, which is accompanied with chicharrones or cecina (dried meat). Juanes, pieces of chicken wrapped in cooked rice and covered with bijao leaves to be cooked; roasted picuro, a species similar to guinea pig; apichado, pieces of pork stewed with peanuts and corn; and fish patarashca are other examples of flavors offered by Amazonian tables.

And what better way to accompany this tempting gastronomy than with the juice of countless fruits and other drinks, of which feijoa, borojo, arazá, copoazú, camu camu and açaí stand out. A wide variety of drinks are prepared with them, which further delight the spoiled palates of visitors. The gastronomy of eastern Peru is exotic.