Iquitos, Peru

Iquitos Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Settled: 1624Population: 437.6 thous. (2019)Area: 468.5 mi²Elevation: 338 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 3°44'57"S, 73°14'41"W
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Iquitos Top Attractions

Iquitos Attractions - What to See and Explore

Iquitos offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Estadio Max Augustín, Casa de Fierro, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Ethnographic Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Best Time To Visit Iquitos

Learn when is the best time to travel to Iquitos weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, May and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July and August. Most of it rains in January, March, April and December.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 0 hr and 26 min.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Iquitos?

What is the best time to visit Iquitos?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, May and December. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Where to next? Visit loreto Loreto region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Peru.