Iquitos to Latacunga by bus
Latacunga lies 673 km (418 mi) north-west of Iquitos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 821 km (510 mi) of road.
| Iquitos | Latacunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 377,609 | 205,624 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 09755–22640 | 050101–050113 |
What changes when you arrive in Latacunga
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from Iquitos to Latacunga
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Staying in Latacunga
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Common questions
How far is Latacunga from Iquitos?
673 km (418 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Iquitos; by road roughly 821 km (510 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iquitos to Latacunga by bus?
About 12 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iquitos and Latacunga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Latacunga?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.