Jan
The city celebrates its anniversary in the first week of the month.
Feb
The town has lively carnival festivities.
June 24
The townspeople celebrate the Festival of San Juan, preparing traditional juanes, and going to the river, where they dance and drink all day and night.
Aug
Santa Clara, 14km from Iquitos, celebrates a crafts festival.
Sep 7
The Festival of the Señora de la Natividad in Tamashiyacu in the province of Maynas.
Dec 8
The Festival of the Purísima, in the district of Punchana, 3km from Iquitos.
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