Your stay — lumar
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The Property — lumar
The Lumar is a no-fuss 3-star in a converted house near the waterfront, with a small tiled pool, a basic restaurant, and rooms that are clean but dated. It feels like a well-run family guesthouse: functional air conditioning, reliable hot water, and a terrace where you can watch street life pass by. The crowd is practical – backpackers who have splashed out slightly, or couples wanting a safe base for jungle trips. You’re not here for charm; you’re here for a solid sleep and a decent breakfast before heading to the river.
Chronicles of Iquitos
Iquitos was a rubber-boom city that exploded in the late 19th century, leaving a legacy of extravagant Art Nouveau buildings tiled with Portuguese azulejos – the iron house designed by Gustave Eiffel is a local landmark. When the rubber trade collapsed, the city shrank, but the river port kept it alive as a trade hub and launch point for Amazon expeditions. Today it’s the world’s largest city unreachable by road; everything arrives by river or air. Culturally, it’s a blend of indigenous, mestizo, and a fading European influence, with a lively Belén market and music that mixes cumbia with rainforest rhythms. The old town still bears the gilded, peeling remains of its boom-era confidence.
Best Time to Visit
Full Iquitos guide →Best months
June to August: peak dry season with low water and stable sun, good for jungle treks and spotting pink river dolphins. Crowds are moderate, and prices at the Lumar hold steady.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month because of school holidays worldwide; the city swells with tourists and the price at Lumar can jump 30%, especially if you book late. The main event is the Feast of the Virgen of Carmen (16 July), a river procession in Belén.
Budget shoulder season
September and October: the dry season continues into early September but crowds thin. Prices at Lumar drop 15-20%, the water is still low enough for good trails, and humidity is slightly lower.
Weather & packing
Iquitos is hot and humid year-round, but the dry season (June–August) still brings brief tropical downpours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry jacket and always carry a small waterproof cover for your electronics.
Live City Briefing — Iquitos
- The Belén floating market has reopened after a renovation, but access via the main stairway is still blocked; enter from the side street off Avenida La Marina.
- A new direct boat service from Leticia, Colombia, now runs three times a week, cutting travel time to 8 hours – ideal for cross-border travellers.
- The city’s main pier, Embarcadero, is partially closed for construction until August 2026; check with your tour operator for alternative departure points.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to lumar, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the back of the building (facing away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough to be reachable quickly if the lift is busy. The rear side overlooks the internal courtyard, which is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception, restaurant, or the lift lobby. Street-facing rooms on floors 1–2 will pick up motorbike and foot traffic noise from Iquitos’s busy road. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor – the old lift can be clunky and audible.
Best views
From rear-side rooms on floors 3–4 you get a pleasant view over the courtyard and surrounding tile roofs, with maybe a glimpse of the Itaya River in the distance. Street-side rooms look onto a main road – not charming.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they sit above the ground-level bustle yet are not so high that they’re exposed to roof noise from air-con units or rooftop bar conversations (if present).
🔊 Noise notes
Iquitos is a bustling Amazonian city with motorbike taxis, tuk-tuks, and lively street markets. The hotel sits on Malecón Tarapacá, a main thoroughfare along the river, so street-facing rooms get heavy traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Lift doors and guest chatter in the lobby also ripple through the building. The hotel lacks double-glazing; old wooden-framed windows let all noise in.
Insider tips
If you arrive by mototaxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Jirón Sargento Lores – it’s quieter and closer to the lift. At check-in, politely request a top-floor back room; they often hold these for late-arriving guests but will assign one if you ask early. Also, bring earplugs – even in a ‘quiet’ room the Amazon’s dawn chorus can be startling.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — lumar
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 2 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier at PEN 15/day offers up to 10 Mbps. Guest room login via room number and last name.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio e-paper via QR codes in lobby; no physical papers.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop available; late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 30, subject to availability.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; charge of PEN 15 per day for longer holds.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no wider doorways or adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Plaza de Armas, PEN 15 per night (10-minute walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a PEN 50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Iglesia Virgen de Loreto (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: La Lámpara (Unión Bíblica del Perú) (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz San Juan Bautista (908 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Dia San Antonio (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Serafín Filomeno — 500 m · ~6 min walk
Ayapua — 514 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Arcangel — 764 m · ~10 min walk
Nii ibo — 551 m · ~7 min walk
Puerto Lao — 655 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange US dollars or euros at banks or exchange houses (cambios) in central Iquitos; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants; many small shops and markets are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good, not compulsory. Taxis: not expected. Hotel staff: small tips appreciated for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a market stall or local bakery about S/2–3.
Menú del día (set lunch) at a local comedor for S/10–15.
A main dish at a simple restaurant (e.g. grilled fish or chicken with rice) for S/12–18.
Juane (rice and meat wrapped in leaves) or anticuchos (grilled skewers) sold at stalls around Plaza de Armas and the Belén market area.
Supermercados like Metro and Plaza Vea are common; also smaller bodegas for basics.
Mercado Belén (the main market) for cheap, casual clothing and souvenirs; also consider the shops along Prospero near the plaza.
Mototaxis (three-wheeled taxis) for short hops ~S/3–5; from the airport, take a colectivo (shared van) to the centre for S/2 or a mototaxi for ~S/10.
Eat at comedores (small local restaurants) for the best value menús. Use mototaxis instead of taxis for short trips. Bargain at Belén market but be respectful.
Good to know — Iquitos
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
IquitosIn Iquitos, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For tourist assistance, call iPerú at (065) 236-144 or 0800-4-1001 (toll-free from landlines). For non-urgent medical advice, contact Hospital Regional de Iquitos on (065) 231-440. Keep your phone charged and note that mobile coverage can be patchy in remote areas.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Iquitos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at lumar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 234 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Arcangel — 764 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) → Hotel La Casona (Jirón Fitzcarrald 147)
💡 Negotiate firmly before you get in—standard rate for a shared taxi is 15 PEN, private 25 PEN. Drivers often try to charge tourists double.
Iquitos Airport (IQT) – roadside → Hotel La Casona (drop-off near Plaza de Armas)
💡 Flag down any colectivo heading towards 'Centro' from the airport road. They’re cramped but cheap. Don’t expect a dedicated stop—shout 'baja' when you see the hotel’s street corner.
Hotel La Casona → Anywhere in central Iquitos (e.g. Belén Market or Plaza de Armas)
💡 Agree the price before you climb into the sidecar. Short hops inside the centre should cost no more than 3–4 PEN. Carry small change.
Hotel La Casona → Malecón Tarapacá or Belén floating market
💡 Best for short, scenic trips. The driver pedals, you sit in the bucket seat. Agree a round-trip price if you're headed to a market—they’ll wait for 20 minutes for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at lumar?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the back of the building (facing away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough to be reachable quickly if the lift is busy. The rear side overlooks the internal courtyard, which is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at lumar?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception, restaurant, or the lift lobby. Street-facing rooms on floors 1–2 will pick up motorbike and foot traffic noise from Iquitos’s busy road. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor – the old lift can be clunky and audible.
Is lumar noisy?
Iquitos is a bustling Amazonian city with motorbike taxis, tuk-tuks, and lively street markets. The hotel sits on Malecón Tarapacá, a main thoroughfare along the river, so street-facing rooms get heavy traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Lift doors and guest chatter in the lobby also ripple through the building. The hotel lacks double-glazing; old wooden-framed windows let all noise in.
Which rooms have the best views at lumar?
From rear-side rooms on floors 3–4 you get a pleasant view over the courtyard and surrounding tile roofs, with maybe a glimpse of the Itaya River in the distance. Street-side rooms look onto a main road – not charming.
What are insider tips for staying at lumar?
If you arrive by mototaxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Jirón Sargento Lores – it’s quieter and closer to the lift. At check-in, politely request a top-floor back room; they often hold these for late-arriving guests but will assign one if you ask early. Also, bring earplugs – even in a ‘quiet’ room the Amazon’s dawn chorus can be startling.
What time is check-in at lumar?
Check-in at lumar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does lumar have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 2 Mbps) for all guests; a premium tier at PEN 15/day offers up to 10 Mbps. Guest room login via room number and last name.
Is there a city or tourist tax at lumar?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near lumar?
Menú del día (set lunch) at a local comedor for S/10–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from lumar?
Mototaxis (three-wheeled taxis) for short hops ~S/3–5; from the airport, take a colectivo (shared van) to the centre for S/2 or a mototaxi for ~S/10.
When is the best time to visit Iquitos?
June to August: peak dry season with low water and stable sun, good for jungle treks and spotting pink river dolphins. Crowds are moderate, and prices at the Lumar hold steady.
Top Attractions in Iquitos
💡 Try a 'helado de aguaje' (local fruit ice cream) from the stalls – it's cheap and tastes like a tropical sorbet. Best visited after 5pm when it's cooler.
💡 Walk the full stretch from the Clock Tower to the old Hotel de Turistas. The street food stalls sell fresh fruit juices for 2-3 soles.
💡 Free entrance but you need to sign in with your passport at reception. Allow 45 minutes. No English labels, so bring a translation app or guidebook.
💡 Check out the Casa de Fierro on the corner — an iron house designed by Gustave Eiffel. Free to admire from outside.
💡 Go early (6am-8am) to avoid heat and crowds. Keep valuables hidden; bag snatching happens in tight aisles. A boat tour costs around 15-20 soles per person.