Amazon Rainforest, Iquitos
Ideal: Ideal for the Amazon, wildlife, river tours, adventure, and tropical rainforest experiences.
Amazon Rainforest Iquitos is a port city in the Peruvian Amazon reachable only by air or river, at the heart of the world's largest tropical rainforest. River tours, pink river dolphin (boto) watching, indigenous community visits, canopy walks, and night safaris are among Iquitos's experiences. Tributaries of the Amazon, wildlife, and untouched forest make Iquitos the dream destination of adventure and nature lovers.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1750
- Elevation
- 106 m
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- Explore the Peruvian Amazon on river tours through tropical rainforest
- Watch pink river dolphins, monkeys, and Amazon wildlife
- Experience night safaris and canopy walks on a lodge stay
Travel tip
At least 3–4 days at a lodge is recommended; bring mosquito spray and check vaccinations (yellow fever). Rainy season (December–May) brings higher water levels.






