Antiguos Edificios del Seguro Social de Salud del Perú, Historic social security health buildings in Iquitos, Peru.
These twin brutalist towers from 1969 rise above central Iquitos with concrete facades showing signs of structural instability that forced their eventual abandonment.
Originally constructed as Peru's first modern hospital in the Amazon region, these buildings were built in 1969 as part of government efforts to modernize healthcare infrastructure in remote Loreto Department.
Local residents commonly refer to these structures as the blue building or Iquitos twin towers, viewing them as symbols of government overspending and failed urban planning from the construction era.
The buildings remain closed to public access due to structural safety concerns, with security personnel maintaining surveillance while authorities evaluate potential conservation or demolition options.
Despite their deteriorated condition, these towers have served as filming locations for movies like 'El último piso', taking advantage of their dramatic appearance and elevated city views.
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