Tarapoto Nature & Culture

Location

TARAPOTO

Life Experience

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Duration

05 DAYS - 04 NIGHTS

Itinerary

Arrival at Tarapoto Airport, reception and transfer to the hotel, free morning. After lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon full of history and culture knowing main attractions of the city. We will go to the boulevard where we will have a panoramic view from the Viewpoint of the South side to the border of the Tarapoto and Bansa de Shilcayo districts, then we will visit the Suchiche Park which keeps the history of Tarapoto, since Suchiche ethnic group times. Currently it is a beautiful park where we can take a nice rest and protect yourself from the tropical heat. Then, we will go for a walk around the Main Square. Our third stop will be at Urkus Rescue Center, this place is the temporary home of several animals that have been rescued from mistreatment. They have to go through a rehabilitation process to return to its natural area. Return to the hotel. Overnight

Breakfast at the hotel, free morning. After lunch, we will go to the city of Lamas, Folkloric capital of San Martín. Through a paved road we go up by the slopes of the hills until we reach the summit where Lamas City is, for this reason it is considered the City of Three Floors and we can have an impressive view from the viewpoint. Lamas is divided into two communities, Wayku in the lower part and Mestizos in the upper part.

The natives of Wayku community are admired for preserving their ancient customs, even their clothing is made by themselves and dyed with natural or fruit dyes, likewise, their food is based on natural products and it is a place where we can find and buy a variety of ornaments and handicrafts. According to a belief, their homes are built without windows to avoid evil spirits. At the appropriate time, return to the hotel. Overnight.

After breakfast, we will move to Laguna Azul. We will go by Belaunde Terry road to Puerto Lopez where we will board a balsa cautiva that will take us to the other side of the Huallaga River, then we will continue our journey about 30 minutes until we reach El Sauce District, where is located the wonderful Laguna Azul. Arrival at the hotel, where a welcome drink of fruits from the region awaits us. Then, accommodation in the hotel and enjoy our first lunch with a wonderful view of this lagoon. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities and go kayaking or non-motorized activities around the lagoon. Before the night fall, we can gaze at our first sunset in the Amazon with Laguna azul as a background. Overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning and at the appropriate time we will move to Tarapoto. Free afternoon. Overnight

 Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, we will go to  Ahuashiyacu Waterfall at 14 km. from Tarapoto by the road that leads to Yurimaguas, lush forest surrounded by lush vegetation. We arrive at Ahuashiyacu waterfall whose fall is more than 35 mts. At the bottom of the waterfall a natural pool is formed and invite children and adults to take a refreshing swim; there is also a circuit of stone-carved steps and wooden bridges. Tarapoto is known for these Waterfalls, near and easily accessible, ideal to go with children and elderly people. At opportune hour transfer to the hotel. After lunch transfer to the Airport or Bus Station.

B= Breakfast, L= Lunch

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Detail

  • Transfer Airport/Bus Station – Hotel – Airport/Bus Station
  • Transfer Tarapoto – Hotel en Sauce – Hotel
  • 03 nights accommodation + Breakfast
  • 01 night accommodation in Sauce + Breakfast
  • City Tour Tarapoto
  • Excursion Lamas Nativo
  • Tour Laguna Azul 02D-01N
  • Excursion to Ahuashiyacu Waterfall
  • National and international Air/bus tickets not mention in the programme.
  • Consumptions and/or services not specified in the programme as beverages, additional service or others.  
  • Hotels SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
  • The itineraries are subject to changes due to the weather in a particular season of the year.
  • Rate does not apply to National Holidays (Peru), Christmas, New Year and long scheduled holidays
  • Fares may change without prior notice because of the lodging or others in case of ticket entrance to touristic places of national heritage, which are subject to the Ministry of Culture/Environment of The Peruvian State

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