Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
You can buy, rent or trade almost anything needed for a jungle expedition at
Mad
lis@hotmail.com; Putumayo 163; 8am-8pm)
. Don't need it afterwards? Mick will buy
anything back (if it's in good nick) for half-price.
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
Street touts and self-styled jungle guides tend to be aggressive, and many are both irritat-
ingly insistent and dishonest. They are working for commissions, and usually for bog-
standard establishments. There have been reports of these guides robbing tourists. It is
best to make your own decisions by contacting hotels, lodges and tour companies directly.
Exercise particular caution around Belén, which is very poor and where petty thieving is
quite common. That said, violent crime is almost unknown in Iquitos.
Emergency
National police
( 23-1123; Morona 126)
Most central police station.
Tourism police
(POLTUR; 24-2081; Lores 834)
Immigration
If arriving/leaving from Brazil or Colombia, get your entry/exit stamp at the border.
Brazilian Consulate
( 23-5151; Lores 363)
9am-12:30pm & 2-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
Oficina de migraciónes
( 23-5371; Cáceres, cuadra 18)
Internet Access
Places charge about S3 per hour; the wi-fi in hotels usually offers a better connection.
Cyber
(Putumayo 374)
Lots of machines; serves beer; almost always open - why not?
Laundry
Coin-operated; S12 per load.
