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Loreto

The department of Amazonas is situated in the northeast of Peru.

  • Altitude: 230 masl (Santa María de Nieva) Lowest town. 3 952 masl (Chuquimbamba) highest town.
  • Average annual temperature:15ºC (24ºC maximum and 18ºC minimum).
  • Rainy Season: December to March.

ACCESS ROUTES:

  • By land: The most advisable route is Lima-Chiclayo-Chachapoyas (1 225 km), about 24 hours by car. An alternative route is Lima-Trujillo-Cajamarca-Celendín-Chachapoyas (1 199 km), about 26 hours by car.
  • By air: Although there are no regular flights, it is possible to contract flights for groups from Chiclayo (for further information, contact perú, Tourist Information and Assistance). There are also non regular flights to Moyobamba and Rioja.