The jungle covers most of the country. Loreto, Ucallaly, Madre de Dios, Amazonas and San Martin are the jungle's departments. Curiously, these places of big extension have little population. Iquitos, Loreto's capital is the main city in this part of Peru. Unfortunately, people can not arrive to Iquitos by car or bus; there aren't roads to connect the town with other cities. Tourist only can arrive by airplane or ship. Get basic information about Peru in your Hotel Peru.



This zone of Peru has the hottest climate; the average temperature varies between 32 and 35'C. To avoid any kind of dehydration, you must drink a lot of water. Amazon River is a popular attraction in Iquitos; Amazon is considered the largest river in the globe. Remember the following; Spanish is the official language in Peru and in all South America except Brazil. Few people speak English, so take your precautions.

Hotel Peru provides an efficient service to cheap prices; you should book a room in this place. If you like the cold climate, Huaraz city could be your destination. Here, it is located Huascaran, the highest mountain of Peru with 6,768 meters. Huaraz is also known for the practice of winter sports such as climbing, trekking and skiing on snow. If you are an amateur, you will need the support of a professional, climbing could be dangerous if you don't have experience.

Huaraz is located in north of Lima, exactly in Ancash's department. The only way to arrive to Huaraz is by bus, the city doesn't have airport. Despite, Ancash is situated in coast, Huaraz city part of the sierra. Peru has many geographical contrasts. Don't forget visiting Hotel Peru and good luck.