Centro histórico de Iquitos, Historic district in Iquitos, Peru

The Zona Monumental de Iquitos is the historic center of the Peruvian city of Iquitos, with 89 properties categorized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation. These buildings, inherited from the Rubber Boom (1882–1914), show European architectural influence, with hand-painted tiles imported from Seville and Portugal and iron railings from Hamburg. Notable buildings include the Iglesia Matriz, the Casa de Fierro, the Antiguo Hotel Palace, the Casa Strassberger, the Prefectura de Iquitos, and the Casa Morey.

The area experienced major growth during the rubber boom between 1880 and 1914, when European merchants built mansions and trading houses. This economic peak left the architectural imprint visible throughout the district today.

The district's name comes from the Iquitos group and the rubber-era buildings carry hand-painted tiles from Seville and Portugal and iron railings from Hamburg. The historian Jorge Basadre called Iquitos the exponent of republican architecture in Peru, alongside Cusco's pre-Columbian and Lima's viceregal styles.

The district is reachable only by plane via the international airport, as Iquitos has no road connections to other cities. Visitors should plan to explore on foot to notice the architectural details throughout the streets.

The Casa de Fierro is one of the buildings listed as national architectural heritage in the Zona Monumental, alongside the Iglesia Matriz, the Antiguo Hotel Palace and the Casa Strassberger. The district holds 89 properties catalogued as Cultural Heritage of the Nation, and many others with historical features still without legal protection.