Iquitos is the world's largest city with no road access — 400,000 residents reachable only by plane or riverboat on the Amazon. It is Peru's Amazon gateway, surrounded by the wildest rainforest landscapes in all of mainland South America.
200K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–October — dry season, easier travel; flood season Dec–May brings its own unique experiences
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Amazon Jungle Expedition
- 🐬 Pink River Dolphin
- 🏘️ Belén Floating Market
- 🦋 Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
- 🌸 Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
- 🏛️ Casa de Fierro
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