Iquitos city is in Peru. We cannot approach or travel to Iquitos city by bus, car or jeep. There is no road way or highway to Iquitos, connecting other parts of Peru. There are around 500,000 people living in this city. There are normal facilities like schools, hospitals, shopping complexes, etc.

This city can only be approached by either boats or by airway like helicopters. There is an airport connecting Iquitos to major cities of Peru and to international cities in USA, Mexico, Canada etc. There are no roads connecting Iquitos city to other parts of Peru. Make no mistake, this city is not an island. This is a forest city. This is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road. It is the sixth most populous city of Peru. However, there are roads in this city. Normal traffic within this city runs normally, with autos, cars, etc.

Iquitos is the at the confluence of rivers Amazon, Nanay and Itaya. Hence, on one side of the city, there are only water bodies. Iquitos is situated on the left bank of the Amazon river. Moronococha lake is a boundary to the city on the west. On all other sides of the Iquitos city, there is Amazon forest.

Once upon a time, there were only indigenous people in Iquitos. With passage of time, people from other places also came and settled here. Spanish historical documents state that it was set up around 1757 as a Spanish Jesuit reduction by the banks of the Nanay River. The Jesuits gathered local Napeano (Yameo) and Iquito natives to live here, and they named it San Pablo de Napeanos.

In the late 19th century, the city became the center of export of rubber production from the Amazon Basin and was the headquarters of the Peruvian Amazon Company (PAC). The rubber boom attracted thousands of European traders and workers, some of whom amassed wealth with the high-volume production, processing and trade in rubber. The city's economy was highly dependent on the PAC, controlled in the nation by Peruvian businessman Julio César Arana. Iquitos is famous for its rubber and wood industries. It is also famous as a tourist place, since many tourists arrive at Iquitos before going ahead for the Amazon forest ride.

Tourists from all over the world arrive at Iquitos city. The major tourist attractions include Barrio de Belén, Plaza de Armas, Casa de Fierro, Ex Hotel Palace, Iglesia Matriz de Iquitos, Allpahuayo Mishana; Embarcadero Bellavista-Nanay, ethnic communities located around the city, Quistococha Resort and Zoo; Mercado Artesanal of San Juan. Special attractions are the Amazon river, Floating hotel, butterfly zoo etc.

Iquitos experiences a tropical rainforest climate. There is constant rainfall throughout the year, without a dry season. The city has a wet summer.

Tourism in the city formed into European-style architecture, cuisine, drinks, art, culture, worldview, Spanish accent and historical references of Loreto. Iquitos has adequate infrastructure to accommodate tourists from all levels. It has a 5-star hotel, many of 3-, 2-, and 1-star rating.