Expedition boat navigating the tranquil waters of the Amazon River basin near Iquitos

Northern Amazon

Iquitos & Amazon River

The Birth of the Amazon River & Pink River Dolphin Expeditions

Altitude Range

350 ft (106 m)

Average Climate

77°F – 92°F (25°C – 33°C)

Best Season

Year-Round (High-water season Dec–May for boat safaris; low-water Jun–Nov for walking trails)

About Iquitos & Amazon River

Iquitos is the largest continental city in the world inaccessible by road—reachable only by plane or boat. Here, the Marañón and Ucayali rivers converge to form the majestic Amazon River. Board boutique luxury riverboats or stay in remote jungle lodges inside the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, swimming alongside elusive pink river dolphins.

Top Regional Highlights

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve flooded forest safaris

Swimming with wild pink and gray Amazon river dolphins

Visits to indigenous Bora and Yagua communities

Belen Floating Market and historic Rubber Boom mansions

Expert Insider Tips

•Only accessible via a 1.5-hour domestic flight from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport (LIM).
•Pack breathable quick-drying fabrics, water-resistant daypacks, and waterproof phone cases.
•A headlamp with red-light mode is invaluable for nocturnal boat safaris.

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