Iquitos: The largest city in the world with no roads
Iquitos sits in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon and can only be reached by air or river. For Brazilians, it's a surprisingly accessible destination — just one direct flight from São Paulo to Lima, then 1 hour 45 minutes to Iquitos. The total journey takes between 8 and 10 hours.
Stage 1: São Paulo → Lima (direct flight)
There are daily direct flights from São Paulo (Guarulhos – GRU) to Lima (Jorge Chávez – LIM). The flight takes approximately 5 hours. LATAM Airlines operates 3–4 daily nonstop flights with round-trip fares starting from USD 280. Sky Airline offers budget-friendly fares from USD 250. From Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and other cities, connections route through Guarulhos.
Stage 2: Lima → Iquitos
The domestic flight takes just 1 hour 45 minutes. LATAM operates 4–6 daily flights. A one-way ticket costs between S/ 150 and S/ 500. Allow at least 3 hours for your connection in Lima to clear immigration and switch terminals.
Documentation for Brazilians
Brazilians don't need a visa for Peru. Under the Mercosur agreement, you can enter with your national ID card (RG) in good condition. Bringing your passport is also recommended. Permitted stay: up to 183 days. Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended for visiting Iquitos and the Amazon region.
Free airport transfer from Bora Hotel
When you book at Bora Hotel Iquitos, we pick you up from the airport for free — 24/7. Send us your flight details via WhatsApp at least 24 hours in advance. In 15 minutes you'll be at the hotel in Iquitos' historic center.
Budget for Brazilian travelers
Flights São Paulo–Lima–Iquitos from R$ 2,000 (round trip). A week at Bora Hotel with breakfast and transfer from R$ 1,900. Tours between R$ 80 and R$ 1,100. Meals: R$ 15–40. Estimated total for one week: from R$ 4,500, flights included.
