Port of Iquitos

PEIQT🇵🇪Peru

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About Port of Iquitos

Also known as: Iquitos

Iquitos is a major river port in the Peruvian Amazon, serving as a vital gateway for the region. It handles bulk cargo and general goods, with facilities supporting riverine vessel traffic. The port is a key logistical hub due to its inaccessibility by road.

Background
Iquitos is the capital city of Peru's Maynas Province and Loreto Region. It is the largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon, east of the Andes, as well as the ninth-most populous city in Peru. Iquitos is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road that is not on an island; it is only accessible by river and air.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
85m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1750

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PEIQT
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
West South America
Latitude
-3.7250°
Longitude
-73.2387°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12570 →
GeoNames ID
11433863 →
Wikidata
Q193289 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Iquitos on?

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The Port of Iquitos is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PE. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Iquitos?

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You can track vessels near Iquitos (PEIQT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Iquitos?

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The Port of Iquitos is a port in PE. Its UN/LOCODE is PEIQT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PEIQT mean?

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The first two characters, PE, are the ISO country code for PE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Iquitos?

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The Port of Iquitos operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.