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Representative view of Iquitos & the Amazon, Peru
Region
🇵🇪 Peru · South America

Iquitos & the Amazon

River-lodge gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, reachable only by air or boat.

Budget level
Affordable
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Ideal stay
3–5 days
Best for
Nature, Adventure

Overview

River-lodge gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, reachable only by air or boat. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Peru.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Iquitos & the Amazon will be bookable here soon.

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Why go to Iquitos & the Amazon

  • A representative region stop on most Peru itineraries
  • Fits the wider South America travel style

Budget

Iquitos & the Amazon is affordable by Peru standards. Across Peru, mid-range travellers typically spend about $65–$105 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Peru budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
Spanish, with Quechua and Aymara widely spoken in the highlands; English is limited outside tourism
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Power
Type A/C, 220V
Entry
Entry rules depend on nationality — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Iquitos & the Amazon

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 3–5 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Domestic flights link Lima with Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos and the north quickly
  • Long-distance buses are extensive and much cheaper, but Andean routes are slow

Suggested itineraries

  • Andes to Amazon

    13 days

    Highland sites plus a rainforest lodge stay.

    Route: Cusco → Machu Picchu → Iquitos & the Amazon

Peru guides