Preparing for your Trip

Recommendations for Iquitos

  • Take cool cotton clothing, pants, t-shirts long sleeves and short sleeves, special trekking shirts preferably with ventilation.  Do not wear jeans, becomes very uncomfortable and hot, due to high humidity.
  • Take shoes suitable for walking outdoors and in flooded areas.
  • It is important to take a raincoat, because it can rain anytime.
  • Take a good sunscreen, insect repellent and medicine for personal use. .
  • Consume plenty of water.
  • Check your clothes, linens and shoes to ensure that there are no insects.
  • It is necessary that you apply the yellow fever vaccine and it should be given at least 10 days before travel.
  • You must also take appropriate measures to protect against mosquito bites and other diseases, so you should consult a doctor before your visit.
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