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City Guide Iquitos

The 10 Best Souvenirs from Iquitos

Iquitos is best searched at street level: counter displays, small shelves, food shops, and makers whose objects still feel connected to daily life in Peru.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Iquitos

Ten city-level finds selected for use, texture, flavor, and the kind of detail that survives outside Iquitos.

Textile Bag from Iquitos
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01 Apparel

Textile Bag

A handwoven bag made from local fibers, often featuring traditional patterns and symbols of the Amazon region.

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Textile Scarf from Iquitos
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02 Apparel

Textile Scarf

In humid Iquitos, a textile scarf is a light cloth accessory often made from cotton or other breathable fibers, sometimes printed with rainforest colors or motifs. It belongs to the Peruvian Amazon’s city markets, where fabric goods reflect the region’s heat, river life, and tropical surroundings.

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Textile Blanket from Iquitos
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03 Textiles

Textile Blanket

A warm, handwoven blanket made from local fibers, often featuring traditional patterns and symbols of the Amazon region.

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Wooden Jewelry from Iquitos
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04 Jewelry

Wooden Jewelry

Handcrafted wooden jewelry, often featuring geometric or floral designs, reflecting the region's traditional craftsmanship.

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Wooden Drinkware from Iquitos
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05 Drinkware

Wooden Drinkware

Handcrafted wooden cups or bowls, used for drinking traditional Amazonian beverages, showcasing the region's woodworking expertise.

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Clay Pottery from Iquitos
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06 Home Decor

Clay Pottery

Handcrafted clay pots and bowls, used for cooking and serving traditional Amazonian dishes, showcasing the region's pottery heritage.

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Macaw Feather Art from Iquitos
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07 Art Print

Macaw Feather Art

Hand-painted prints featuring vibrant macaw feathers, representing the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.

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Clay Figurine from Iquitos
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08 Collectibles

Clay Figurine

Small handcrafted clay figurines, often depicting animals or mythical creatures, showcasing the region's pottery tradition.

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Wooden Carving from Iquitos
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09 Woodcraft

Wooden Carving

Intricate carvings of animals or plants, crafted from local wood and showcasing the region's woodworking expertise.

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Wooden Musical Instrument from Iquitos
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Wooden Musical Instrument

A traditional Amazonian instrument, such as a marimba or flute, crafted from local wood and used in folk music.

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