About Iquitos, Peru
Iquitos, the AE base of operations, is an hour and a half by plane from the capitol city of Lima, Peru. Upon arriving in Iquitos, our staff will meet you at the plane and get you checked into one of our partnering hotels for an overnight stay. In the evening, you can explore the bustling city and enjoy the town square and many restaurants in the area. The following morning, our staff will pair you with your guide and the adventure begins! By speedboat, the Amazon Expeditions lodge is located approximately 3 hours south of Iquitos on the Amazon River.

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MORE ABOUT IQUITOS, PERU
Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest, with a population of around 400,000. It is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province. It is generally considered the most populous city in the world that cannot be reached by road.

Located on the Amazon River, it is a mere 106m (348 ft) above sea level even though it is more than 3,000 km (1,864 mi) from the mouth of the Amazon at Belem in Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated 125 km (78 mi) downstream of the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon rivers, the two main headwaters of the Amazon River. Iquitos has long been a major port in the Amazon Basin. It is surrounded by three rivers: the Nanay, the Itaya, and the Amazon.

The city can be reached only by airplane or boat, with the exception of a road to Nauta, a small town roughly 100 km (62 mi) south. Most travel within the city itself is via bus, motorcycle, or auto rickshaw (mototaxi, motocarro or motokar). Transportation to nearby towns often requires a river trip via llevo-llevo, a small public motorized boat.

The climate is hot and humid, with an average relative humidity of 85%. The wet season lasts from around November to May, with the river reaching its highest point in May. The river is at its lowest in October.

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