Tarapoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tarapoto sits on the edge of the vast jungles of eastern Peru. It's the closest place you can fly to after your forays into the rainforests of the Amazon near Iquitos, in order to reconnect with Peru's road network. There's a wonderfully laid-back vibe here, plenty of street art, local markets, as well as restaurants serving delicious regional specialities, and bars serving drinks made from soaking jungle roots in cane liquor. If you come here, stay at El Mirador. There's a terrace with amazing jungle views and the breakfast they serve is probably one of the best I've eaten in Peru. Read more about Tarapoto here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/tarapoto-surprising-little-town/
Tarapoto sits on the edge of the vast jungles of eastern Peru. It's the closest place you can fly to after your forays into the rainforests of the Amazon near Iquitos, in order to reconnect with Peru's road network. There's a wonderfully laid-back vibe here, plenty of street art, local markets, as well as restaurants serving delicious regional specialities, and bars serving drinks made from soaking jungle roots in cane liquor. If you come here, stay at El Mirador. There's a terrace with amazing jungle views and the breakfast they serve is probably one of the best I've eaten in Peru. Read more about Tarapoto here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/tarapoto-surprising-little-town/

Where to stay in Tarapoto

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Yumbite

Though Yumbite may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Taytamaki Viewpoint.

Yumbite
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Diez de Agosto

Though Diez de Agosto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Taytamaki Viewpoint.

Diez de Agosto
Hotel Sueño Tropical

Hotel Sueño Tropical

3 out of 5
Jirón Alegría Arias de Morey 579 Tarapoto San Martín
The price is Rp608.941 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
Rp608.941
Rp608.941 total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Tarapoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Museo Regional are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Clean Hotel

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Hotel Sueño Tropical
CORDILLERA AZUL TARAPOTO

CORDILLERA AZUL TARAPOTO

3 out of 5
Av. Circunvalación Tarapoto San Martín
The price is Rp2.123.730 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
Rp2.123.730
Rp2.123.730 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Tarapoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Museo Regional ...
CORDILLERA AZUL TARAPOTO
Hotel SUISUI

Hotel SUISUI

3 out of 5
Jr. Lima 579 Tarapoto San Martin
The price is Rp704.471 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
Rp704.471
Rp704.471 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this spa hotel in Tarapoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Museo Regional are ...
7.6/10 Good! (31 reviews)
Bien

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel SUISUI
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Los Glampings de Taytamaki

Los Glampings de Taytamaki

2 out of 5
Alto palmiche Tarapoto San Martin
Stay at this cottage in Tarapoto. Enjoy free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Taytamaki Viewpoint and Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto are located ...
Los Glampings de Taytamaki
Centrally Located Apartment

Centrally Located Apartment

2 out of 5
744 Jirón España Tarapoto San Martin Region
Stay at this apartment in Tarapoto. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Museo Regional are located nearby.
Centrally Located Apartment
Central and Cozy Apartment

Central and Cozy Apartment

2 out of 5
Tarapoto San Martin Region
Stay at this apartment in Tarapoto. Enjoy free parking and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto and Museo Regional are located ...
Central and Cozy Apartment
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Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto

Explore the great outdoors at Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto, a lovely green space in Tarapoto. Take in the entertainment choices and waterfalls in the area.

Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto

Takiwasi Center

If Takiwasi Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tarapoto.

Takiwasi Center

Taytamaki Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Tarapoto with a visit to Taytamaki Viewpoint. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.

Taytamaki Viewpoint

Things to do

Alto Mayo Valley Full Day Tour

Alto Mayo Valley Full Day Tour

Rp921.250
per adult
Alto Mayo Valley Full Day Tour
Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto

Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto

Rp376.875
per adult
Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto
Blue Lagoon Full Day Tour with lunch from Tarapoto

Blue Lagoon Full Day Tour with lunch from Tarapoto

Rp711.875
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Lagoon Full Day Tour with lunch from Tarapoto
Tarapoto: Full-Day to Laguna Azul

Tarapoto: Full-Day to Laguna Azul (Blue Lake) - El Sauce

Rp670.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tarapoto: Full-Day to Laguna Azul (Blue Lake) - El Sauce
TARAPOTO! Laguna Azul Sauce + Boat Trip + Raft + Viewpoint + Lunch and more

TARAPOTO! Laguna Azul Sauce + Boat Trip + Raft + Viewpoint + Lunch and more

Rp653.250
per adult
TARAPOTO! Laguna Azul Sauce + Boat Trip + Raft + Viewpoint + Lunch and more
Ahuashiyacu Waterfall Half Day Tour

Ahuashiyacu Waterfall Half Day Tour

Rp376.875
per adult
Ahuashiyacu Waterfall Half Day Tour
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