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Comprising over 40 percent of South America, the mighty Amazon River basin is vast. To find the headwaters of the river, intrepid travelers have long tracked into Peru. Now, travelers can experience Iquitos, known as "The Capital of Peruvian Amazon," and the indigenous culture surrounding it. Because Iquitos is unreachable by road, cheap flights to Iquitos Airport (IQT) are the best way to get there.
Facilities at Iquitos Airport
When purchasing tickets for cheap flights to Iquitos Airport (IQT), travelers should know that United States carriers do not fly there. Travelers can catch flights from Lima on LATAM, Avianca or Peruvian Airlines. There are a few flights connecting Iquitos Airport to Pucallpa, Tarapoto and Trujillo.
After arriving on flights to Iquitos Airport (IQT), travelers will find a cafe, souvenir stands and tourism desks. The airport is less than 5 miles from downtown Iquitos, and transportation is easy and inexpensive.
Rental cars are not available. Mototaxis, which are motorcycles with rickshaw-like passenger cabins in the back, are available from the airport. The average ride from the airport to downtown costs less than $1.
Things to Do Near Iquitos Airport
Travelers book flights to Iquitos Airport (IQT) primarily to see the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. Day and multi-day trips can be arranged from Iquitos. Tours can also be arranged for a number of ecological day trips. The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is the most extensive national protected area in Peru. Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm & Amazon Animal Orphanage is also a popular stop. It gives visitors the opportunity to see rescued and endangered animals such as monkeys, tapirs and jaguars. The Amazonian Manatee Orphanage is one of the few places in the world where visitors can bottle feed manatee babies. For another unique experience, animal lovers should be sure to visit Monkey Island. On the island, visitors can feed and interact with a number of different types of monkeys.
While Iquitos is not reachable by any roads, it is still the sixth largest city in Peru. Places to visit include the Barrio de Belén, Plaza de Armas, the Ex Hotel Palace and the Casa de Fierro. At Casa de Fierro, travelers will find a restaurant and various craft shops.
Travel Tips for Iquitos Airport
Iquitos experiences an equatorial climate. Rain falls year-round, and the temperature ranges from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit on any given day.
Due to its proximity to the Amazon, Iquitos is where numerous indigenous craftspeople go to sell their wares. It is a great place to purchase indigenous Amazonian art and clothing. Iquitos is also home to several clubs, so travelers can enjoy drinks and dancing after a long day trekking outside.
Popular Amazon meals include savory meat dishes with rice, grilled plantains and inchicapi, a chicken soup with peanuts and tasty seasonings. Many drinks prepared in Iquitos take advantage of the fruits that grow naturally in the area. Enjoy a cup of aguajina, which is made from the jungle fruit aguaje, or chuchuhuasi beer, which comes from fermented chuchuhuasi root.
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