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Iquitos

Peru
Someday we will visit Iquitos or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Iquitos

Iquitos is in the Amazonas region of Peru. Iquitos is the capital of the vast Department of Loreto, which covers most of the northern Amazon region of Peru.

Iquitos has vibrant, unique, complex and diverse culture, and is regarded as cultural hub that meeting the Peruvian Amazon, according to Lonely Planet. Many natives visit the city to present their dances or sell their crafts. It also brings a wealth of customs and traditions remained considerably over the years and in the Iquitos calendar, between her festivities, cuisine, Spanish accent and mythology. Currently, its culture is undergoing an impetuous transition to a contemporary level to preserve their traditions with innovative art movements.

Iquitos is located in northeastern Peru, northeastern Loreto Region, and in the extreme south of the Province of Maynas. Located on the Great Plains, the city has an area of 368.9 square kilometres (142.4 square miles), comprising the districts Belen, Punchana and San Juan Bautista. It is approximately at coordinates 03 ° 43'46 "S 73 ° 14'18" W to 106 metres (348 feet). It is the most northern Peruvian city.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

32°C22
Precipitation: 279 mm

Feb

32°C22
Precipitation: 227 mm

Mar

32°C22
Precipitation: 279 mm

Apr

31°C22
Precipitation: 310 mm

May

31°C22
Precipitation: 274 mm

Jun

30°C21
Precipitation: 190 mm

Jul

31°C21
Precipitation: 182 mm

Aug

32°C21
Precipitation: 165 mm

Sep

32°C21
Precipitation: 189 mm

Oct

32°C22
Precipitation: 242 mm

Nov

32°C22
Precipitation: 260 mm

Dec

32°C23
Precipitation: 282 mm
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