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Guides, insider tips and stories from Iquitos and the Amazon
Transporte
Iquitos is the largest city on earth with no road in or out, reachable only by plane or river. Here's exactly how UK travellers get there, from the long-haul flight to Lima and the short hop into the Amazon to the documents and timing that keep it all running smoothly.
Transporte
Iquitos is the largest city on earth with no road in or out, reachable only by plane or river. Here is exactly how Canadian travelers get there, from connecting through Lima to landing ready for the Amazon.
Guía
You can enjoy Iquitos on a tight budget if you know how. Local transport, markets, shared tours, and the tricks to keep the Amazon from emptying your wallet.
Tours
With seven days you can experience the Amazon in depth: the city, a multi-day lodge or cruise expedition, and even Pacaya-Samiria. Here is how to split the perfect week from Iquitos.
Guía
Three days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Iquitos: enough time for the city, a full day of jungle and river, and all the must-sees. Here is the plan, day by day.
Guía
Budgeting an Iquitos trip is easier than it looks. Here is where the money actually goes (flight, hotel, tours, food) and how to make it stretch without cutting corners on the experience.
Guía
Packing for the Amazon is nothing like packing for the beach. Here is a practical list of what to bring on a jungle trip from Iquitos, what to leave behind at your hotel, and how to avoid hauling more than you need.
Gastronomía
The Amazon hides a whole world of fruit you won't find in any supermarket. Camu camu, aguaje, copoazú and more: what they are, how they taste, and where to try them in Iquitos.
Tours
You do not need a deep-jungle expedition to see Amazon wildlife. These half-day spots, just minutes from Iquitos, are perfect for spotting animals without straying far from the city.
Tours
The pink river dolphin is one of the great icons of the Amazon around Iquitos. Here is where to spot one, what season and time of day work best, and how to choose a tour that respects these wild animals.
Guía
Is Iquitos actually worth the trip? Short answer: yes. Here are 10 reasons the capital of the Peruvian Amazon is one of the most singular places you can travel to in South America.
Guía
A city with no roads, barons who sent their shirts to Europe to be washed, and a German director who dragged a real steamship over a real mountain. Here is how to walk through it all in one afternoon.
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