Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon region, located in the Loreto Department in northeastern Peru. It has a population of over 450,000 people and can only be reached by river or air as there are no roads connecting it to other cities. Iquitos is a popular tourist destination known for its tropical climate and proximity to the Amazon rainforest, with visitors coming to experience the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region through activities like jungle trekking and riverboat tours.