Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest, is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province. Located on the Amazon River, the city is known to be the most populous city in the world that cannot be reached by road. The city is surrounded by three rivers – the Nanay, the Itaya and the Amazon. Established as a Jesuit mission in the 1750s, the city started to grow in 1864 when the Loreto Region was created and Iquitos became its capital. The place is today known for its rubber industry. Iquitos is served by Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport. The airport is used as a connecting point for many small cities, towns, and other urbanizations located in the jungle.
The airport serves Iquitos flights to several Brazilian destinations and Miami, Florida, USA. The airport has Iquitos flights to other destinations in the country with various airlines that includes LAN Perú, Peruvian Airlines and Star Perú. The airports serve cargo airlines as well. Several tourists take flights to Iquitos every day. The airport is the main gateway for tourists visiting the city of Iquitos, the world’s largest Amazon Rainforest and spectacular jungle lodges. You can book cheap flights to Iquitos online line.