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Major city · Peru

Mazán

Skip unless you need a cheap river stop or a slow Amazon day: half a day is enough to see the village, walk the port road and eat in the market.

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Mazán is a small river town near Iquitos, used mainly as a transport hub for the upstream Amazon. The village itself is walkable in under an hour — a market hall, a few bakeries, tuk-tuks at the port. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from Iquitos, not as a destination.

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Currency
PEN
Best months
Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river)
avoid Jan–Apr (heavy rain, river rises, boats may be delayed)
Airport
IQT
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Mazán: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
  • South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
  • South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
  • South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
  • Peru ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Peru's migration authority (Migraciones) or a Peruvian consulate; keep the entry record you receive, as hotels may ask for it.
  • Peru ↗Machu Picchu entry is by timed ticket for a named circuit, with daily caps; in high season tickets sell out weeks or months ahead. Buy tickets only from the official Ministry of Culture seller or a licensed agency.
  • Peru ↗The classic Inca Trail needs a permit booked through a licensed operator, often months ahead; the trail closes every February for maintenance.
  • Peru ↗Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on day one, and ask a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mazán105 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Mazán, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

River port connecting Iquitos to the upper AmazonMarket hall with food stalls and produceTuk-tuk ride from port to village (10 min, S/ 2)
Airports
IQT Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (In Iquitos; then a fast boat to Mazán (about 1 h, S/ 15))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mazán: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

18 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

16 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

18 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

16 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

14 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

11 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

10 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

17 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk the village; tuk-tuks from the port to the village (S/ 2, 10 min).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Iquitosgo

Door to door: About 1 h

Fast boat from Mazán port, about 1 h, S/ 15

Main city for supplies, flights and nightlife.

Santa Clotilde

caution

Door to door: About 9 h

Fast boat upstream, about 9 h, S/ 100

Long ride; only if you're headed deeper into the Amazon.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Mazán village

Several hostels around S/ 20 per night; basic, no frills.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
S/ 30–50 (hostel + market food)
Mid
S/ 50–80 (private room + restaurant)

Watch out

Safety

Mazán is quiet; petty theft is rare. Watch your belongings on the boat and in the market. No medical facilities beyond basic — serious issues go to Iquitos.
  • Fast boat from Iquitos takes about 1 h, costs S/ 15; check departure times.
  • No ATM in Mazán — bring cash from Iquitos.
  • Internet café has decent speed but is often busy.

Emergency numbers

Police
105
Fire
116
SAMU ambulance
106

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My bed tonight

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police105
  • Fire116
  • SAMU ambulance106

Embassy

The US has an embassy in Lima; nearest consular services for Mazán are in Iquitos (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fast boat Iquitos → Mazán: about S/ 15, about 1 h (check)
  • Tuk-tuk port → village: S/ 2, about 10 min
  • Hostel bed: about S/ 20 per night

Say or show

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
  • ¿Dónde está el puerto? — Where is the port? (DON-de es-TA el PWER-to)
  • Quiero ir a Iquitos. — I want to go to Iquitos. (KYE-ro eer a ee-KEE-tos)
  • Gracias — Thank you (GRA-syas)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mazán. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river) · avoid Jan–Apr (heavy rain, river rises, boats may be delayed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Peru

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