Iquitos Peru Amazon River
On an aqua expedition iquitos river cruise you can do so in the comfort of a world class floating hotel.
Iquitos peru amazon river. 1 of 33 things to do in iquitos. It was founded in 1864 at the site of an indian village and became the chief shipping port for the region during the rubber. There are a number of protected areas each with a remarkable biodiversity and endemic species within a few hours journey of iquitos.
Its a prosperous vibrant jungle metropolis and the northern amazon basins chief city teeming with the usual inexplicably addictive amazonian anomalies. Visitors from around the globe come to iquitos to cruise the rivers storied waters and catch a glimpse of diverse fauna both above and below the surface. Motorized tricycles whiz manically through the streets yet locals mill.
See 320 reviews articles and 560 photos of amazon river ranked no1 on tripadvisor among 33 attractions in iquitos. Aqua expeditions paves a new way of experiencing the amazon river starting from the remote amazonian city of iquitos peru and traveling in comfort and style on one of the worldas most majestic rivers. Unadulterated jungle encroaches beyond town in view of the air conditioned elegant restaurants that flank the riverside.
The mighty amazon river and its enormous thickly forested basin are the heart of south america and the guardian of 20 percent of the earths fresh water. Iquitos amazon river port northeastern peru. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or cruising for your first time aqua expedi tions will change the way you cruise forever.
Iquitos is situated on the amazon river 125 km 78 miles downstream of the confluence of the ucayali and maranon rivers the two main tributaries of the amazon river in peru. Linked to the outside world by air and by river iquitos is the worlds largest city that cannot be reached by road. Get the full experience and book a tour.
Our most popular tours and activities. Iquitos is the gateway to the amazon river and rainforest of northern peru. Iquitos peru over 90 acres along the amazon river a rare opportunity to own over 90 acres along the amazon river property location.
Book your tickets online for amazon river iquitos. It is located about 2300 miles 3700 km upstream from the atlantic ocean and 640 miles 1030 km north northeast of lima.