Iquitos

[ ee-kee-taws ]

noun

1. a city in NE Peru, on the upper Amazon.

Iquitos

/ iˈkitɔs /

noun

1. an inland port in NE Peru, on the Amazon 3703 km (2300 miles) from the Atlantic: head of navigation for large steamers. Pop: 389 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Buried in South America’s lushest jungle, Iquitos can only be reached by boat or plane.

From Ozy

If you’re craving more than fruit, head to Belén, a floating settlement in the south of Iquitos.

From Ozy

The river port of Iquitos is from thirty to forty days journey from Lima under existing means of travel.

From Project Gutenberg

He was going to the headquarters of the company at Iquitos to see if they would reimburse him.

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The Peruvian Government promised to take action and sent a commission to Iquitos, but failed to arrest the criminals.

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The only other craft that penetrate that district are steamers of the Peruvian Government sent occasionally from Iquitos.

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The two American travellers were left without resources in Iquitos, and came to London under considerable difficulties.

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