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All Peru Iquitos

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Iquitos

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Iquitos, Peru

Updated December 28, 2023

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The grave of Carlos Fitzcarrald in Iquitos, Peru

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Grave of Carlos Fitzcarrald

The forgotten tomb of the Peruvian rubber baron who was the inspiration for Werner Herzog's epic film "Fitzcarraldo."
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