Self Guided Podcast Tour Architecture and Atrocity in Iquitos

Step into the sweltering heart of the Peruvian Amazon to uncover a city built on a terrifying paradox. In the late 19th century, Iquitos transformed from a sleepy jungle outpost into a glittering metropolis of imported Italian marble, iron mansions, and champagne-soaked ballrooms. But this absurd opulence hid a dark reality. Join Clara and Mateo as they peel back the gilded facade of the Rubber Boom, revealing the brutal machinery of exploitation and the tragic fate of the indigenous peoples who paid the ultimate price for the world's obsession with 'white gold'. This is a story of hubris, beauty, and blood. - A 1.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 87 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app