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Loreto
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The World's Nature Reserve
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The mighty Amazon, the longest river in the world that unites the people that live in the heart of the rainforest, crosses this region. Its forests grow on white sands and are home to an extremely diverse array of flora and fauna. In Loreto you will find exotic places to visit such as the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve with its pink dolphins and the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, which has different types of soils and native birds.
Coexisting with native communities is part of daily life. Its cities are architecturally beautiful. Loreto is an experience that you live to the full.
Location: In the north-east of Peru, it mainly comprises the Selva Baja (lowland rainforest) or Llano Amazónico (Amazonian plain) region. It is also a border region.
Size: 368,852 km2 (142,415 sq.miles).
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Find out more about Loreto
Living culture and nature:
For fans of nature and biodiversity, bird, wildlife and flower watchers, those interested in mysticism and traditions and who are passionate about sailing the rivers of the Amazon region.
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Weather
This region’s climate is hot, wet and very humid all year round. However, in some regions in the provinces of Ucayali and Alto Mayo, the winters are dry.
Warm and rainy all year round.
Warm and rainy.
Maximum temperature 38°C100°FMinimum temperature 21°C70°F
How to get there
By air
Regular flights to Iquitos from Lima (1 hour and 45 minutes), from Tarapoto (50 minutes) and from Pucallpa (1 hour). Non-regular flights available from Yurimaguas (40 minutes).
By land
Nauta - Iquitos, 115 Km 2 hours by bus
By river
From Pucallapa (La Hoyada Port, 2.5 Km from the City), via the Ucayali River, with stops at the Requena and Contamana ports; possibly by ferry or "motonave" (a large but slow vessel, with capacity for 250 people), which takes between 4-5 days, depending on the current. From Yurimaguas, via the Huallaga and Marañón Rivers, with a stop at Port Nauta. Either by ferry or "motonave"
Distance from Iquitos
Yurimaguas (Alto Amazonas Province) 388 Km / 3 days by ferry Nauta (Loreto Province) 115 Km /2 hours by bus or 14 hours by ferry Caballococha (Mariscal Ramón Castilla Province)
311 Km / 2 days by ferry Requena (Requena Province) 157 Km / 19 hours by ferry Contamana (Ucayali Province) 431 Km / 3 days by ferry
Altitude
Lowest 70 masl (Amelia) Highest 220 masl (Balsapuerto)
How long to stay
In a single day, visitors can see the city and the attractions nearby. If you wish to visit the historic sites and enjoy the abundant nature, it is essential to stay 5 days.
Routes and Times
- 1/2 day
- City Centre and surroundings (Belén Port) / 6 hours.
- Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm / 30 minutes from Iquitos by boat.
- Zungarococha Lake 12 Km / 30 minutes by car.
- Santo Tomás Lodge 16 Km / 45 minutes by car.
- Santa Clara Beach 12 Km / 30 minutes by car.
- Quistococha Tourist Complex 6.5 km/30 minutes by car.
- 1 day
- Boras de San Andrés / 20 minutos by speedboat and 30 minutes by "pekepeke" from Bellavista Nanay port.
- Allpahuayo–Mishana National Reserve 26.5 Km / 3 hours by speedboat and 9 hours by "pekepeke", from the port of Pampa Chica when river levels are low, and Morona Cocha when river levels are high.
- 2 days
- Amazon River (Loreto) / cruise tour leaving from Iquitos.
- 3 days
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 183 Km / 15 hours by boat.
- Requena 157 Km / 19 hours by launch.
- Rimachi Lake 545 Km / 13 hours and 30 minutos by speedboat.
- 5 days
- Contamana 431 Km / 3 days by launch.
- Caballacocha 311 Km / 2 days by launch.
- Yurimaguas 388 Km / 3 days by launch.
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Attractions in the City
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Mother Church
Visiting Hours :
During Mass.
Location :
Plaza de Armas in Iquitos.
A church in the neo-Gothic style, built between 1911 and 1924. It has just one nave with a carved wooden pulpit on the right-hand side. A...
Mother Church
Visiting Hours :
During Mass.
Location :
Plaza de Armas in Iquitos.
Loreto
A church in the neo-Gothic style, built between 1911 and 1924. It has just one nave with a carved wooden pulpit on the right-hand side. A fascinating detail is the Swiss clock, installed in 1925.
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Tarapacá esplanade or boulevard
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
One block from the Plaza de Armas.
Designed at the peak of the rubber industry boom in memory of the fallen heroes from the War of the Pacific. One block from the Plaza de...
Tarapacá esplanade or boulevard
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
One block from the Plaza de Armas.
Loreto
Designed at the peak of the rubber industry boom in memory of the fallen heroes from the War of the Pacific. One block from the Plaza de Armas, on the banks of the Itaya river, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of both the area and the floating neighbourhood of Belén. Walking around the area, visitors can see important historical monuments, restaurants and cafés. The esplanade has been redesigned with broad pavements, small plazas with gardens and a unique type of bandstand, which is a monument to biodiversity and the myths and legends of the Amazon region.
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Amazon Museum
Visiting Hours :
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Location :
Malecón Tarapacá No 386.
Built in 1863. The standout features of the museum are its large windows ending in rounded arches and protected by strong iron bars, its...
Amazon Museum
Visiting Hours :
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Location :
Malecón Tarapacá No 386.
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Built in 1863. The standout features of the museum are its large windows ending in rounded arches and protected by strong iron bars, its interior walls decorated with wood carvings, and the furniture that was in fashion during that period. It holds a collection of 80 life-size sculptures in fibreglass, representing the main ethnic groups of the Peruvian, Brazilian and Venezuelan Amazon and photographs that tell the story of Iquitos City. Museum no longer works. There are only a temporary exhibition room in the building enabled.
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Belén Port and Town
Visiting Hours :
Daytime. From 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location :
On the left bank of the Itaya river, south-east...
Its origins date back to the beginning of the 20th century, and it comprises homes built on top of balsa wood rafts that float on the...
Belén Port and Town
Visiting Hours :
Daytime. From 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location :
On the left bank of the Itaya river, south-east of Iquitos.
Loreto
Its origins date back to the beginning of the 20th century, and it comprises homes built on top of balsa wood rafts that float on the waters during the flood season. Over time, and as the population increased, the building pattern changed to fixed houses built on wooden slats (talafitas) and stilts up to two floors high: during the dry season, both floors are used, while during flood seasons only the second, higher floor can be used, as the entire lower area is flooded, and local inhabitants travel in boats and canoes, which is why the area is often referred to as the "Venice of Loreto". Tourists can take riverboat trips along the Itaya and Amazon rivers. Belén is made up of two areas: the high zone, where the market and main product supplier are located, and the low zone, an informal port and busy centre of trade movement for products from the jungle.
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Quistococha Tourism Complex
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
Location :
At Km 6.5 on the Iquitos-Nauta road, south-east...
Located near the Quistococha lagoon. The complex comprises 369 hectares of natural forest, with an artificial beach where visitors can...
Quistococha Tourism Complex
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 7.00 am - 5.00 pm
Location :
At Km 6.5 on the Iquitos-Nauta road, south-east of Iquitos (30 minutes by motorcycle taxi).
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Located near the Quistococha lagoon. The complex comprises 369 hectares of natural forest, with an artificial beach where visitors can swim, sunbathe and enjoy its white sands and beautiful scenery. Tourists can enjoy trips across the lake in rowing boats and walks around its outskirts.
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Attractions Beyond the City
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Zungarococha Lake
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
12 km from the Iquitos airport security booth...
The right bank of the Nanay is ideal for swimming or canoeing amidst beautiful scenery.The small Corrientillo lagoon is nearby, where...
Zungarococha Lake
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
12 km from the Iquitos airport security booth (30 minutes by motorcycle taxi).
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The right bank of the Nanay is ideal for swimming or canoeing amidst beautiful scenery.The small Corrientillo lagoon is nearby, where traditional stews can be sampled
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Santa Clara Beach
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
12 km south of Iquitos, on the shores of the...
During the dry season (July - November), when the level of the Nanay river drops, beautiful white sand beaches appear, providing the...
Santa Clara Beach
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
12 km south of Iquitos, on the shores of the Nanay river (30 minutes by car). The turning is 500 metres before the airport.
Loreto
During the dry season (July - November), when the level of the Nanay river drops, beautiful white sand beaches appear, providing the perfect place for swimming and camping. One of the most stunning spots in the area around Iquitos.
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Padre Cocha (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
20 minutes from Bellavista by motorboat. On the...
Inhabited by the Cocama Cocamilla ethnic group, a community of artesans who mainly make pottery. From here, tourists can visit both the...
Padre Cocha (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
20 minutes from Bellavista by motorboat. On the left bank of the Nanay river.
Loreto
Inhabited by the Cocama Cocamilla ethnic group, a community of artesans who mainly make pottery. From here, tourists can visit both the Boras tribe and the Pilpintuwasi butterfly farm.
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Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Tue - Sun 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Last guided...
Location :
15 minutes on foot from Padre Cocha.
Home to more than 20 varieties of exotic butterfly in an beautiful habitat of tropical flowers. It is possible to visit and watch the...
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Tue - Sun 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Last guided tour at 4.00 pm.
Location :
15 minutes on foot from Padre Cocha.
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Home to more than 20 varieties of exotic butterfly in an beautiful habitat of tropical flowers. It is possible to visit and watch the interesting butterfly reproduction process, as well as see many medicinal and ornamental plants. In addition, it is a rescue and rehabilitation center for wild animals such as monkeys, sloths, orangutan or jaguar, land and marine tortoises, spectacled caiman, manatee, parrots, etc.
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San Andrés Boras Ethnic Community (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
Depart from Bellavista Nanay port by speedboat,...
Local inhabitants come from the Alto Putumayo area, on the border with Colombia. They migrated to where they live now, attracted by the...
San Andrés Boras Ethnic Community (Maynas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
Depart from Bellavista Nanay port by speedboat, on the Nanay – Momón rivers (20 minutes). On the banks of the Momón river.
Loreto
Local inhabitants come from the Alto Putumayo area, on the border with Colombia. They migrated to where they live now, attracted by the rubber trade. Cultural customs and traditions are still upheld in the area. Local festivals and ceremonies are associated with myths and legends. Body paint is used during the dances, with the stylised serpent being the image of choice for both men and women. The "Pijuayo Festival" and the "Danza de la Viga" are the most important, where masks representing mythical beings are used in depictions of mythological episodes representing the origin of the world, man and the Bora culture. Local handicraft items can be bought.
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Gastronomy
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Masato
Drink made from cooked, crushed and fermented yucca with molasses or sugar.
Masato
Loreto
Drink made from cooked, crushed and fermented yucca with molasses or sugar.
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Dorado ceviche
Made with fish.
Dorado ceviche
Loreto
Made with fish.
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Patarashca
Fish wrapped in 'bijao' leaves and roasted over a fire.
Patarashca
Loreto
Fish wrapped in 'bijao' leaves and roasted over a fire.
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Huarapo
Fermented sugar cane juice.
Huarapo
Loreto
Fermented sugar cane juice.
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Inchicapi
Chicken soup with peanuts, coriander and yucca.
Inchicapi
Loreto
Chicken soup with peanuts, coriander and yucca.
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Juane
A rice and 'palillo' dish, filled with chicken pieces, wrapped in 'bijao' leaves and steam-cooked.
Juane
Loreto
A rice and 'palillo' dish, filled with chicken pieces, wrapped in 'bijao' leaves and steam-cooked.
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Chonta or palm heart salad
Palm-stalks, also known as 'pona'.
Chonta or palm heart salad
Loreto
Palm-stalks, also known as 'pona'.
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Festivals
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Founding of Iquitos
05 - 05 Jan
Allegorical celebration with civic parades and festivals in which the entire town participates. It commemorates the arrival of Peruvian sailors to...
Founding of Iquitos
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Begins: 05-January-2015
Ends: 05-January-2015
Allegorical celebration with civic parades and festivals in which the entire town participates. It commemorates the arrival of Peruvian sailors to Iquitos on January 5, 1864, which led to the city becoming part of the national development as it began its life as a river port.
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Feast of San Juan (Saint John)
Jun - Jul
The festival of Saint John the Baptist is symbolic throughout the entire Amazon region, because water is a vital element of it. During this...
Feast of San Juan (Saint John)
Loreto
Begins: 17-June-2015
Ends: 24-July-2015
The festival of Saint John the Baptist is symbolic throughout the entire Amazon region, because water is a vital element of it. During this festival, typical food from the region can be sampled.
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