The best way to visit Peru is to visit three areas, Costal, Andes and Amazon and the best way to visit the Amazon is through Iquitos. The largest city in the Peruvian rainforest is the most populous continental city that can not be reached by any roads. It is only accessible by airplane or boat with an exception to the road to Nauta which is a small village about 100 kilometers south of Iquitos. The Capitol of the Loreto region in the northeastern area of Peru is situated on the Amazon River and is a major port in the Amazon basin. The climate is hot and humid all year long with a wet season stretching from November to May.
Getting Around: The most common way to move about the town is via motocarros which is a motorcycle with a rickshaw buggy attached to the back. Taxis are available but with the heat the motocarros offer a very welcoming breeze at a much cheaper price. The drivers are usually very accommodating and excellent tour guides of the city and the surrounding areas. They know the best eateries and sights off the well beaten tourist track so let your inhibitions go and enjoy the ride.
There are numerous villages situated around Iquitos. Belén is a popular tourist spot that is walking distance from the city during the dry season and can be easily accessible by boat during the wet season. Known as the floating city there you can view the local homes. They are built on floating balsa wood so they will rise with the water as the rain falls. There is also an interesting market where you can find local remedies made from the rainforest’s vegetation. The sunsets in the Amazon are as breath taking as the surroundings. The days end with elaborate color and a break from the heat. As the sun falls behind the jungle a vibrant new world awakens with the Amazonian moon. 
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