Tarapoto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tarapoto
Tarapoto sits in the valley where the two rivers, the Cumbaza and Shilcayo, meet. Bordered by the cities of Morales (on the west) and Banda de Shilcayo (on the east) Tarapoto is the commercial center of the District and one of the larger metropolitan centers in the Amazon Rainforest. While Tarapoto is sometimes overlooked by tourists heading to Iquitos, visitors will find that because of its cloud forest location at an altitude over 350 meters, the temperatures won't get as hot, usually not above95°F (35°C), and perhaps more importantly, the humidity is not generally as high as the low jungle. Many day trips within a half-hour to a two-hour drive from Tarapoto include some of the most spectacular natural beauty anywhere, historic wonders, and some of the places have cooler weather than i
Top Attractions in Tarapoto
Explore the best things to see and do in Tarapoto:
- ★Wayra Sacha
Where to Eat in Tarapoto
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴VIDAX Restaurante
Where to Stay in Tarapoto
- 🏨Albergue El Achual
- 🏨Centrika Tarapoto
- 🏨Hotel La Patarashca
Tarapoto Travel Guide Sections
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