One of the streets of Iquitos. Today, Iquitos is the largest city along the Amazon in Peru. Has several attractions, but for many, the special interest to reach Iquitos is focused on its proximity to wilderness areas to explore and enjoy ecotourism. The forest can not only visit but also, at first in person live in shelters or lodges near nature reserves. It is possible to deep into the Amazon excursion boats, or hire guides to explore areas inaccessible. Iquitos is a city of little development, and even very poor in many of their areas. However, it is one of the most desirable to know one of the many faces and the lush Amazon jungle.