Beach near Iquitos, Peru

Iquitos Travel Guide

Peru

Iquitos is a city in northeastern Peru, in the Amazon region, with a population of 437,620. Its tropical setting makes it a useful base for exploring the surrounding rainforest and waterways.

Most air travellers arrive at Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), the airport serving the city. For a nearby change of scene, Pampachica beach is 3.7 kilometres away.

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Local time

437,620

Population

5,706 miles away

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Weather in Iquitos

Fri

32°

Sat

30°

Sun

29°

Know before you go

Pays in PEN

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +51

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Peru, but not always expected. A service charge may be included in bills at higher-end establishments. Check your bill before tipping to avoid double-tipping.

Best time to visit Iquitos

Jan

31°25

Feb

30°26

Mar

30°27

Apr

30°28

May

29°28

Jun

29°23

Jul

30°20

Aug

31°19

Sep

32°18

Oct

32°21

Nov

31°24

Dec

31°26

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Iquitos

  • Pampachica beach

    Pampachica beach

    3.7 km away

Things to do in Iquitos

  1. Vicariato Apostolico De Iquitos-centro Pastoral

    religious organization

    0.9 km

  2. Estadio Max Augustín

    stadium arena

    0.2 km

  3. Biblioteca Amazonica

    museum

    1.1 km

  4. Plaza Sargento Lores

    park

    0.5 km

  5. Plaza Bolognesi

    park

    1.7 km

  6. Parroquia San Juan Bautista, Matriz, Iquitos

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.9 km

  7. Iglesia Cuadrangular

    christian place of worship

    0.8 km

  8. Casino MonteCarlo Iquitos

    casino

    1.1 km

Getting there

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport · 7.3 km

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