Located on the banks of the Amazon River, Iquitos is now the starting point for cruises down river and trips to the numerous lodges. There are few roads here and the Amazon and its tributaries is the region's lifeline. As it happens in other jungle areas, tourist packages normally include hikes in the rainforest, fishing for piranha, bird watching, visits to native farmers and Indian communities, and night canoe trips in search of alligators.
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