Iquitos

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This large city is considered the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon" and can only be reached by airplane or boat from other major cities due to its isolated location. Amazon cruises and Amazon rainforest tours are a popular tourist draw here.

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Category

Inland Port City

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT)

Known For

Gateway to the Northern Amazon
Amazon River Cruises

Day Trip from Major Cities

2 hour flight from Lima
2 hour 10 min flight from Cusco

Location See on Google Map

Iquitos, Peru

Special Info & Comments

Within the Amazon Rainforest
Inaccessible by road, mostly accessed by air or boat
One of the two popular Peruvian Amazon Tourist Cities (Other being Puerto Maldonado)

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