14:02 | Iquitos (Loreto region), Jan. 21.
Hollywood icon Robert De Niro keeps exploring Peru and visited jungle city of Iquitos in eastern Loreto region before returning to the United States.
De Niro received a warm welcome upon arrival and traveled on a luxury cruise ship through
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
As usual, he was nice to reply to the greetings from his fans and posed for pictures with them.
The renowned film star was dazzled by the beauty of the Amazonia and its landscapes.
Before leaving Iquitos, he headed to the Amazon Rescue Center in Nauta city.
De Niro's visit to Peru
Once there, the artist did not hesitate to pose for a picture with the restaurant's chef and owner Virgilio Martinez.
The following day, he visited Pedro de Osma Museum located in the capital city's traditional Barranco district.
The two-time Academy Award winner reached
Machu Picchu station in the afternoon on board The Private —an exclusive train service.
Within this framework, Mayor Darwin Baca presented De Niro with a Chacana (Inca Cross) —a symbol of Andean worldview and culture.
Likewise, De Niro was asked to sign the Golden Book, in which he wrote a message addressed to the people of Machu Picchu.
De Niro was awarded the Medal and Key to the City of Cusco on Thursday, January 17, as part of a special ceremony held in his honor.
Career
De Niro is best known for his Oscar-winning roles in The Godfather II and Raging Bull, to name a few.
Other celebrated films include "Taxi Driver," "Once Upon a time in America," "The Untouchables," and "Casino."
He is well-known for his gangster roles and has played conflicting, turbulent characters as well.
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Publicado: 21/1/2019