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How to get fromIquitos to Caralby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Iquitos to Caral by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane IQT - LIM
    2. Take the bus from Lima - Tomas Valle to Huachobus bus
    5h 21m
    $129–238

  2. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Huachobus bus
    40h 10m
    $177–217

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima - Nicolás Arriola to Huachobus bus
    5d 23h
    $129–173

  4. Ferry, bus via Trujillo

    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Trujillobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trujillo to Barrancabus bus
    5d 23h
    $161–232

Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,205.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Iquitos, Peru and Caral, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to Caral. However, you can take the taxi to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) airport, fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), take the taxi to Lima Airport, take the bus to Sauces, walk to Lima - Tomas Valle, take the bus to Huacho, then take the taxi to Caral. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iquitos to Caral via Nauta, Yurimaguas, Yurimaguas, Tarapoto, Tarapoto, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, and Huacho in around 40h 10m.

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