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Iquitos

City in Loreto, Peru

Overview

Iquitos, set deep in the Peruvian Amazon, is the largest city in the world inaccessible by road, surrounded by lush jungles and winding rivers. It's a lively gateway to rainforest adventures, indigenous cultures, unique wildlife, and spectacular natural beauty. Expect humid weather, colorful markets, and a buzzing riverside atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Loreto
Population
377,609
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-3.73°, -73.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$788
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
18.0°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
3106 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
9
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IQT
Distance
9 km

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Plaza de Armas San Jose de Lupuna

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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