Maynas Province

Maynas is a province in northeastern Peru containing eleven districts, stretching from the borders with Ecuador and Colombia down to other Peruvian provinces in the south and southwest. The region is covered in dense forest and crossed by waterways that shape transportation and daily life.

The region developed as the General Command of Maynas and became the Quijos Department through a decree in 1822, allowing the election of representatives. This administrative reform marked a turning point in how the territory was governed.

Spanish is the main language spoken here, though small communities in specific areas keep Quechua and Aymara alive in daily conversation. These languages shape how people connect with their heritage and each other.

Getting to this province and its capital Iquitos requires air or river travel, as no roads connect the region to other parts of Peru. Visitors should expect long journeys and plan their visits during drier months when travel is easier.

The Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve within this province contains multiple ecological zones with exceptional biological diversity. This protected area helps visitors understand the complex forest ecosystems of the Amazon.

Location: Loreto Department

Capital city: Iquitos

Shares border with: Loreto Province, Mariscal Ramón Castilla Province, Putumayo Province, Requena Province

GPS coordinates: -3.75515,-73.24911

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:38