Iquitos

The city was from the beginning inhabited by a tribe of the Iquitos Indians and a lot of mystical myths still exists in the area. Especially since there are plenty of Medical plants that grow around here.

To get around in the city you can use the typical public transportation. The motorcycle taxi or motorcar. Walking around the city you will find craft shops of the jungle tribes. You can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks.

ALTITUDE

106 m

CLIMATE

The rainy season starts in December and lasts until March. The average annual temperature is 28 ° (maximum is 36 ° and minimum 17 ° C).

The best months to go are April to October.

CITY ATTRACTIONS

Iquitos Cathedral Church

Casa de Fierro

Ex Hotel Palace

Amazon Library

The Iron House, designed and built by Gustave Eiffel

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Lake Zungarococha

Malecon Tarapaca

Puerto de Belen

The Amazon River

National Reserve Pacaya Samiria

Lake Rumococha

MUSEUMS

Municipal Museum

Amazon Museum

NATURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL ATTRACTIONS

Quistococha Resort

Caserio Santo Tomas

Santa Clara

Embarcadero Bellavista Nanay

Puerto Almendra

Quistococha Zoo