Iquitos
Peru · Loreto · 106 m
Description
Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon and the world's largest city that is not connected to the road network. This bustling river port, accessible only by plane or boat, serves as the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon and its vast rainforests. The city combines the legacy of the rubber boom with a vibrant tropical atmosphere, featuring historic architecture, colorful markets, and the stilt-built district of Belén. From Iquitos, river expeditions depart along the Amazon and into surrounding protected areas and jungle lodges. Visitors can experience one of the world's richest ecosystems, home to pink river dolphins, monkeys, sloths, caimans, and countless bird species. Iquitos is one of South America's most fascinating destinations and the principal gateway to rainforest adventures in the Peruvian Amazon.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Amazon jungle lodge stay
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve(Multi-day trip)
- Belén Market
- Pink river dolphin watching
- Monkey Island
- Night caiman spotting tour
- Amazon canopy walkway
- Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
- Piranha fishing
- Yanayacu River boat tour
- Yagua Indigenous community visit
- Amazon River cruise
- Iron House (Casa de Fierro)
- Plaza de Armas
- Malecón Tarapacá
- Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures
- Quistococha Tourist Complex
- Nanay River sunset
Getting there
- Airports:
- IQT
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry