"Loreto will mark the celebrations since Sunday and we want people to participate and the best way to do so is with a holiday so they do not worry about their jobs," Loreto's regional vice president Luis Lozano said.
He told Andina news agency that the activities will not only take place in Iquitos, Loreto's capital, but in its seven provincial capitals.
The activities will kick off at 19:00 hours and will be attended by representatives of the New Seven Wonders of the World foundation.
"We hope that thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit our city during the celebrations," he said.
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