Iquitos, Peru

Cruise Port

Iquitos

City in Loreto, Peru.

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Overview

Iquitos is a cruise port in Peru. It lies on the coast at approximately -3.75, -73.25.

About Iquitos

Iquitos is the capital city of Peru’s Maynas Province and Loreto Region. It is the largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon, east of the Andes, as well as the ninth-most populous city in Peru. Iquitos is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road that is not on an island; it is only accessible by river and air.

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Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Iquitos — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Iquitos

Plaza de Armas en Iquitos
Plaza de Armas en Iquitos
Avenida José Abelardo Quiñones de Iquitos
Avenida José Abelardo Quiñones de Iquitos
Casa de Fierro en Iquitos
Casa de Fierro en Iquitos
Plazuela Ramón Castilla 2025 en Iquitos
Plazuela Ramón Castilla 2025 en Iquitos

Where to stay

Staying near Iquitos the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Iquitos, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →