Something special happened at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, FITUR 2026. The Spanish newspaper Periodista Digital presented its Travellers Awards for tourism. In this sixth edition, the star of the show was the Amazon River – Iquitos destination in Peru. As a result, many eyes were turned towards the Amazon.
During the gala, which took place on January 19 in Madrid, people from the worlds of culture, politics, and global tourism gathered. There, the jury chose the Amazon River – Iquitos as the “Revelation Destination 2026.” This award strengthens the image of the Peruvian Amazon around the world and showcases its great tourist value.
In addition, the Regional Chamber of Tourism of Iquitos led a diverse delegation. Mary Celis from Verde Confort and Marisol Rivera from Amazon Explorama Lodges were in attendance. Karla Campos from Karly Tours Travel and Tony Nogueira from Ikiitu Restaurant also participated. They were joined by Ricardo Pinedo from Cumaceba Lodge and Roxana Zumba from Pacaya Samiria Lodge.
At the same time, this recognition coincided with a historic participation in FITUR Madrid 2026. This event is one of the most important in global tourism. For this reason, Iquitos and the Loreto region were presented as a complete destination that combines nature, unique animals, living culture, peruvian food, and a strong commitment to caring for the environment with a view to the future.
