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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: PEN
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Lima
- Population: Approximately 190,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries, including the US, EU, and UK, do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Some travelers may obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa depending on their nationality. It is recommended to check specific entry requirements before travel as they can vary.
About Tarapoto
Tarapoto is a vibrant city nestled in the Peruvian Amazon, known for its lush tropical landscapes and rich biodiversity. It serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest and offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Visitors are drawn to its warm climate, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. The city is surrounded by stunning nature reserves and offers opportunities for eco-tourism, adventure, and relaxation. Tarapoto’s friendly atmosphere, combined with its markets, local cuisine, and traditional festivals, make it an appealing destination for travelers seeking both exploration and cultural immersion. Whether you want to hike through the jungle, visit indigenous communities, or simply enjoy the tropical scenery, Tarapoto provides a compelling experience off the beaten path.
Top Attractions
1. Ahuashiyacu Waterfall – A beautiful and easily accessible waterfall perfect for swimming and nature walks. 2. Laguna Azul – A serene blue lagoon ideal for birdwatching and picnics. 3. Cordillera Escalera – A protected forest reserve offering hiking trails and wildlife spotting. 4. Huallaga River – A major river for boat tours and fishing excursions. 5. Tarapoto Central Market – A bustling market where visitors can experience local culture and buy fresh produce and crafts.
Popular Activities
Popular activities include jungle trekking, birdwatching, visiting waterfalls, and river excursions. Adventure seekers can enjoy zip-lining, canopy tours, and exploring caves. Cultural experiences include visiting indigenous communities, attending local festivals, and sampling traditional crafts. Recreational options include swimming in natural pools and relaxing in hot springs nearby.
Tarapoto Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Peru
- Duration Range: Popular activities include jungle trekking, birdwatching, visiting waterfalls, and river excursions. Adventure seekers can enjoy zip-lining, canopy tours, and exploring caves. Cultural experiences include visiting indigenous communities, attending local festivals, and sampling traditional crafts. Recreational options include swimming in natural pools and relaxing in hot springs nearby.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, insect repellent, and waterproof gear for excursions. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting communities. Carry some cash as not all places accept cards. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use sunscreen and mosquito nets to protect against insects.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $250
16 Available Tour Excursions in Tarapoto
TARAPOTO! Azul Sauce Lagoon + Boat Ride + Raft + Viewpoint + Lunch We will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour to the blue lagoon. 1.- First visit: We will cross the Huallaga River, through a captive raft. 2.- Second visit: Once we arrive at Laguna de Sauce, we will board a boat, with which we will sail through the Blue Lagoon for an average of an hour learning about the wonderful history of the lagoon, we will have a tasting of typical drinks from the region. 3.- Third visit: We will have lunch in one of the most visited tourist spots in the area, where we can rest and bathe in the lagoon. In the same way, we can also enjoy other optional activities (not included) such as kayaking, zipline, jet ski ride, among others. Return: To the city of Tarapoto.
Price: $39.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
TARAPOTO! Pishurayacu Waterfall + Boat + Hot Springs + Lunch We will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour to the Pishurayacu Waterfall. 1.- First visit: 40-minute car ride to the starting point of the walk. We take a 30-minute walk where we can breathe fresh air, listen to the birds singing as we enter the middle of the jungle. We went down some stairs made of wood to cross a small river on a handmade raft. 2.- Second visit: Now in the waterfalls we can bathe and admire the color and shape of the stones that make it a magnificent place and where they will explain the reason for the name. 3.- Third visit: We can bathe in the San José hot springs that are in the same place. 4.- Fourth Visit: Lunch included in a tourist restaurant in the area. Return: To the city of Tarapoto.
Price: $39.00
Duration: 7 hours
- Round trip transfer. - Tour guide. - Entrance to the falls. - Years of Experience providing this Tour.
Price: $13.70
Duration: 2 hours
8:30 am Departure from the hotel for km. 32 of the Tarapoto - Yurimaguas interoceanic highway. 30 minute walk approx. On the tour you can see varieties of butterflies, frogs, birds and timber trees. 1st stop: Carpishoyacu waterfall. Refreshing bath. Enjoy box lunch. 10-minute walk to the San José thermal baths where you can relax in its waters. At opportune hour return to Tarapoto. 4:30 pm arrival at your hotel.
Price: $33.98
Duration: 8 hours
The Laguna del Sauce or popularly known as "Laguna Azul", is located in the district of Sauce, in the department of San Martín. 50 km from the city of Tarapoto on the southern marginal highway, the Huallaga river crosses from Puerto López (36km) on a captive beacon (a boat that can be transported by means of a pulley system and the force of the river current) several tons of weight from one shore to another). From there you travel 16 km to reach the lagoon, which occupies an area of 430, 80 hectares at almost 900 meters above sea level. It is called that because the days of clear sky, it is reflected on the water, giving it a bright blue color.
Price: $37.70
Duration: 9 hours
TARAPOTO! Ahuashiyacu Waterfall + Viewpoint + Professional Guide + Tickets We will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour to the Ahuashiyacu Waterfall. 1.- First visit: We make a short stop at the viewpoint, where we can observe the beautiful fall of the waterfall and take the appropriate photos. 2.- Second visit: We will enter the waterfall where we can listen to the sounds of the birds. 10-minute walk in the middle of the jungle to reach the foot of the waterfall. They will be able to bathe. Then we can shop for local crafts. Return: To the city of Tarapoto.
Price: $19.00
Duration: 3 hours
Admire the best landscapes of the Alto Mayo Protected Forest, a special valley that houses the most impressive biodiversity in the world. You will fall in love with this magic place located in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. You will enjoy a full day tour from Tarapoto visiting the cities of Moyobamba and Rioja, where you can take a bath in rivers with crystal clear waters as well as discover many species of orchids. Spend a lovely day visiting the Alto Mayo Valley with lunch included.
Price: $55.00
Duration: 12 hours
Discover the folkloric capital of the Peruvian Amazon in the lovely town of Lamas and explore its medieval castle, its colorful Main Square and its friendly local community. This tour will take you to know the tourist attractions of this fantastic place located in the amazing Peruvian jungle, in the province of San Martin. The incredible jungle of Tarapoto will surprise you.
Price: $22.50
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the paradise of Tarapoto. Tour its jungle and its main attractions > Visit the Gallinazo Point viewpoint and see the beauty of the Blue Lagoon. > Taste the Rio Mayo coffee and check that it is the best coffee in Peru. > You can refresh yourself in the waters of the Ahuashiyacu Falls.
Price: $175.00
Duration: 96 hours
The adventure tour begins. There will be a walk of 90 min, along the bed of the Cumbaza river which we will cross up to 4 times, during the tour you can enjoy beautiful places full of trees, wild plants and the innumerable natural pools that form there will always be time to take a bath and take the best photos. The Ahuashiyacu Falls at 14 km. from Tarapoto by the road that leads to Yurimaguas, lush forest surrounded by lush vegetation. We arrive at the Waterfall whose fall of more than 35mts. They form a natural pool that invite you to take a refreshing swim; There is a circuit of stone carved staircases and wooden bridges. The depth of the pool varies, allowing spaces for children, although in the central part it is deep
Price: $143.59
Duration: 96 hours
You have the opportunity to know the 3 most wonderful attractions of Tarapoto that are the Ahuashiyacu, Lamas and Laguna Azúl Falls. Where we have put it together and got an Offer like this for them to enjoy
Price: $60.52
Duration: 72 hours
It is the most important attraction of the city of Tarapoto, it has everything, adventure, Nature and a refreshing bath
Price: $17.44
Duration: 3 hours
Cuenca, is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art wherever you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is made up of cobbled streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers. The tour will begin In the Plaza de San Sebastián, then we will visit the Modern Art museum, the historic center and we will visit the San Francisco market, the Plaza de las Flores, the Culture house, Abdón Calderón Park, the Old Cathedral (no We enter). We will enter to the New Cuenca Cathedral. We will continue our interesting tour to a Toquilla Straw Hat factory, after that we will continue to the Barranco with their colonial houses hat are located next to the Tomebamba River, we will also observe the broken bridge. To culminate our tour, we will visit the Turi viewpoint from where we will have an eclipsing view of the Cuenca. Return to the Hotel.Cuenca, is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art wherever you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is made up of cobbled streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers. The tour will begin In the Plaza de San Sebastián, then we will visit the Modern Art museum, the historic center and we will visit the San Francisco market, the Plaza de las Flores, the Culture house, Abdón Calderón Park, the Old Cathedral (no We enter). We will enter to the New Cuenca Cathedral. We will continue our interesting tour to a Toquilla Straw Hat factory, after that we will continue to the Barranco with their colonial houses hat are located next to the Tomebamba River, we will also observe the broken bridge. To culminate our tour, we will visit the Turi viewpoint from where we will have an eclipsing view of the Cuenca. Return to the Hotel.
Price: $11.25
Duration: 0 hours
Enjoy the Peruvian jungle of Tarapoto and discover the amazing Ahuashiyacu Waterfall, a wonder of the nature that you are going to explore with a professional guide. This 3-hour tour will take you to admire the impressive waterfall located within the protected area of Cordillera Escalera, as well as take a refreshing bath in the natural pool. Spend an amazing time in a beautiful place with unique landscapes full of vegetation near the city of Tarapoto.
Price: $22.50
Duration: 3 hours
Have an amazing day tour at Lake Sauce, or Blue Lagoon, to admire the beauty of the Peruvian jungle in Tarapoto in a fantastic boat tour. Taste fresh food in a traditional jungle lunch while you are having amazing views to the Laguna Azul. You will have time to practice optional activities such as kayak, Zipline or jet ski. Enjoy the warm water of this wonderful lake and spend a lovely day in the Amazon jungle.
Price: $42.50
Duration: 10 hours
It is a cultural and unique tour, where we will meet our old chankas, you will get to have fun and enjoy
Price: $18.00
Duration: 3 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
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Local Food & Cuisine
Tarapoto’s cuisine features Amazonian flavors with dishes like juane (rice, meat, and spices wrapped in leaves), tacacho (mashed plantain with pork), and cecina (smoked meat). Fresh fish from the rivers is common, often prepared grilled or in stews. Local fruits and exotic ingredients are widely used. Noteworthy restaurants include those serving traditional Peruvian Amazonian dishes and fusion cuisine blending local and international flavors.
Getting Around
Tarapoto is served by an airport with regular flights from Lima and other cities. Local transportation includes taxis, mototaxis, and buses for short distances. Renting motorcycles or bicycles is also popular. Getting around the city is affordable and convenient, but for excursions outside the city, guided tours or private transport are recommended.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, insect repellent, and waterproof gear for excursions. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting communities. Carry some cash as not all places accept cards. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use sunscreen and mosquito nets to protect against insects.
Culture & Customs
Tarapoto’s culture is a blend of indigenous Amazonian traditions and Peruvian influences. Social customs emphasize friendliness and hospitality. Important festivals include the Fiesta de San Juan in June, celebrating local culture with music, dance, and food. Visitors should greet locals politely, ask permission before photographing people, and be respectful of nature and sacred sites. Bargaining is common in markets but should be done politely.
