
Iquitos is often described as the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road — you arrive by plane or boat. It is the base for Peruvian Amazon cruises and jungle lodges.
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Iquitos is the gateway to Peru’s Amazon River cruises, most of which board at Nauta, a road transfer south of the city.
The central square, surrounded by restaurants and hotels.
The riverside promenade with views over the Amazon.
Convenient for late arrivals and early flights.
The small river town where most Amazon cruises board.
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High water (about December–May) allows access to more flooded forest by boat; low water (June–November) exposes beaches and trails.
By air, usually from Lima; there are no road links from the rest of Peru.
Most board in Nauta, reached by road from Iquitos; your cruise line normally arranges the transfer.
Yes, arriving a day early protects you from flight delays before your cruise.