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    <trip id="126" created="2009-09-08 09:21:35" creator_id="825984" creator_name="Footprint" creator_status="100" default_for_user_id="" description="Peru’s eastern jungle includes zones with some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. There are two distinct areas where tourism infrastructure has been developed, north and southeast, and a central zone that is growing in popularity. One itinerary could include the southeastern jungle, which contains the Manu National Parkand and the Tambopata National Reserve.
These provide wonderful opportunities for those interested in plants, or for watchers of birds, butterflies and animals.
A trip to the southeastern jungle is usually combined with a visit to Cuzco, but it need not be. Flying both ways to Puerto Maldonadois the only viable option if short of time.
Travelling overland to the Amazon Basin is another option. The adventurous way is from Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado (tours often involve going one way by road, the other by air), but from Lima to the central jungle via Tarma, is easy enough for people to do on a holiday weekend (and is therefore crowded at such times). The Amazonian city of Iquitosis the jumping-off point for the northern jungle, where there is a good network of jungle lodges on the river or its tributaries. Flying to Iquitos is an option, either from Lima, or from Tarapoto which can be reached by a beautiful road that descends from the mountains just north of Chachapoyas. Alternatively, you can travel overland to Pucallpa and then take a river boat downstream to Iquitos." marked_deleted="0" modified="2009-12-13 16:48:59.51089" modifier_id="825984" privacy="1" static_map_url="http://maps.google.com/staticmap?hl=en&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;format=png&amp;markers=-12.017830,-71.916504,reda%7C-9.189967,-75.015152,redb%7C-12.928075,-69.249001,redc%7C-6.227934,-74.707031,redd%7C-13.517838,-72.051086,rede%7C-12.603420,-69.191887,redf%7C-11.417340,-75.687482,redg%7C-3.756060,-73.270639,redh%7C-6.493348,-76.369517,redi%7C-6.315299,-78.376465,redj%7C-8.386909,-74.548101,redk&amp;key=ABCDABCD&amp;size=123123123x123123123&amp;path=rgb:0x0000ff,weight:5|-12.017830,-71.916504|-9.189967,-75.015152|-12.928075,-69.249001|-6.227934,-74.707031|-13.517838,-72.051086|-12.603420,-69.191887|-11.417340,-75.687482|-3.756060,-73.270639|-6.493348,-76.369517|-6.315299,-78.376465|-8.386909,-74.548101" status="0" sum_locations="11" sum_votes="3" title="The jungle  " triplocation_id="616" />
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    <triplocation name="Peru" avg_rating="3" content_source="2" created="2007-07-11 21:53:17" creator="154" hidden="0" id="616" inherited="0" latitude="-9.181352" longitude="-75.002365" ltp_level="0" merged_to="" modified="2007-07-11 21:53:17" modifier="1" style="1" type="4" votes="9" zoom="4" />
    <triplocations name="Tambopata National Reserve (TNR)" description="From Puerto Maldonado you can visit the Tambopata National Reserve by travelling up the Tambopata river or down the Madre de Dios. The area was first declared a reserve in 1990 and is a very reasonable alternative for those who do not have the time or money to visit Manu. It is a close rival in terms of seeing wildlife and boasts some superb oxbow lakes. There are a number of lodges here which are excellent for lowland rainforest birding. Explorers Inn is perhaps the most famous, but the Posada Amazonas/Tambopata Research Centre and Libertador Tambopata Lodge are also good. In an effort to ensure that more tourism income stays in the area, a few local families have established their own small-scale casas de hospedaje, which offer more basic facilities and make use of the nearby forest." favorite="" full_name="Tambopata National Reserve, Peru" googled_path="Peru/Tambopata-National-Reserve" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/299159/Peru/Tambopata-National-Reserve" id="299159" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="Tambopata National Reserve, Peru" language="ENG" latitude="-12.92807533" longitude="-69.24900056" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; From Puerto Maldonado you can visit the Tambopata National Reserve by travelling up the Tambopata river or down the Madre de Dios. The area was first declared a reserve in 1990 and is a very reasonabl..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; From Puerto Maldonado you can visit the Tambopata National Reserve by travelling up the Tambopata river or down the Madr..." type="19" type_id="19" type_name="national park" votes="3" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Cuzco and the Sacred Valley" description="It’s not surprising, therefore, that this is the prime destination for the vast majority of Peru’s visitors. In fact, what was once an ancient Inca capital is now the ‘gringo’ capital of the entire continent. And it’s easy to see why. There are Inca ruins aplenty, as well as fabulous colonial architecture, stunning scenery, great trekking, river rafting and mountain biking, beautiful textiles and other traditional handicrafts – all within easy reach of the nearest cappuccino or comfy hotel room. 

The Spaniards transformed the centre of a magnificent Inca civilization into a jewel of colonial achievement. Yet the city today is not some dead monument; its history breathes through the stones. The Quechua people bring the city to life, with a combination of pre-Hispanic and Christian beliefs, and every visitor is made welcome.
Starting your visit to the Cuzco region outside the city has many advantages. Staying a day or two in the valley of the Urubamba river will give you time to acclimatize to the shortage of oxygen at these altitudes. And, as nowhere is very far from the city, you can easily nip into town for any necessities. At Ollantaytambo and Pisac you will see Inca ruins and terraced hillsides without the overlay of the Spanish conquest. Then, when you are fit and ready, you can make your own assault on Cuzco and all its churches, museums, pubs, clubs and shops, not to mention the many festivals that are held throughout the year. If city life is not for you, there is no shortage of adventure. The huge influx of visitors has encouraged the opening of new trails, some for walking, some for biking, the latest hot spot being the ‘lost city’ of Choquequirao." favorite="" full_name="Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, Peru" googled_path="Peru/Cuzco-and-the-Sacred-Valley" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/575039/Peru/Cuzco-and-the-Sacred-Valley" id="575039" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, Peru" language="ENG" latitude="-13.5178376748907" longitude="-72.0510864257812" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="Cuzco stands at the head of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is the jumping-off point for the Inca Trail and famous Inca city of Machu Picchu." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;Cuzco stands at the head of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is the jumping-off point for the Inca Trail and famous Inca city of Machu Picchu.&lt;/b&gt; It’s not surprising, therefore, that this is the prime d..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;Cuzco stands at the head of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is the jumping-off point for the Inca Trail and famous In...&lt;/b&gt;" type="6" type_id="6" type_name="region" votes="3" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Amazon Basin" description="But despite the fact that 60% of Peru is covered by this green carpet of jungle, less than 6% of its population lives here, meaning that much of Peru’s rainforest is still intact. The area is home to 10,000,000 living species, including 2000 species of fish and 300 mammals. It also has over 10% of the world’s 8600 bird species and, together with the adjacent Andean foothills, 4000 butterfly species. This incredible biological diversity brings with it an acute ecological fragility. The Amazon rainforest is reckoned to produce 20% of the Earth’s oxygen and any fundamental change could have disastrous implications for our future on this planet.

The two major tourist areas are the northern and southern jungles. In the north the focus is the River Amazon itself, with Iquitos at the heart of life on the river. To get into the wilds, head for Peru’s largest national reserve, Pacaya-Samiria. In the south the Manu Biosphere Reserve and Tambopata National Reserve are also far removed from the modern world. In fact most of Manu is off limits to tourists. Many lodges in the area are close to the river port of Puerto Maldonado. 

Wildlife viewing in these two areas is quite different. Northern Peru is dominated by flood plains and vast rivers, with much of the land regularly submerged. In remote spots, there are chances of seeing manatees, giant otters and pink and grey Amazonian dolphins. Terrestrial mammals seem to be thinly distributed through the jungle. The Southern Amazon has several faster-running rivers and rapids that prevent dolphins and manatees reaching the upper sections. A huge variety of forest types and diverse habitats have led to more bird species here than anywhere else on the planet. Moreover, in protected areas such as Manu and Tambopata, some larger mammals, like tapir, giant anteaters, otters and primates, are fairly easy to spot due to lack of hunting pressure." favorite="" full_name="Amazon Basin, Peru" googled_path="Peru/Amazon-Basin" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/575047/Peru/Amazon-Basin" id="575047" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="Amazon Basin, Peru" language="ENG" latitude="-6.22793393026867" longitude="-74.70703125" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="The Amazon Basin covers a staggering 4,000,000 sq km, roughly equivalent to three quarters the size of the United States." teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;The Amazon Basin covers a staggering 4,000,000 sq km, roughly equivalent to three quarters the size of the United States.&lt;/b&gt; But despite the fact that 60% of Peru is covered by this green carpet of jungle..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;The Amazon Basin covers a staggering 4,000,000 sq km, roughly equivalent to three quarters the size of the United States...&lt;/b&gt;" type="6" type_id="6" type_name="region" votes="1" zoom="5">
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    <triplocations name="The park areas" description="The biosphere reserve is divided into the Manu National Park (1,692,137 ha), where only government-sponsored biologists and anthropologists may visit with permits from the Ministry of Agriculture in Lima, the Manu Reserved Zone (257,000 ha) (within the Manu National Park), set aside for applied scientific research and ecotourism, and the Cultural Zone (92,000 ha), containing acculturated native groups and colonists, where the locals still employ their traditional way of life. To enter these tourism and recreational areas visitors may only gounder the auspices of an authorized operator with an authorized guide. Permits are limited and reservations should be made well in advance, though it is possible to book a place on a trip at the last minute in Cuzco. In the former Reserved Zone there are two lodges, the rustic Casa Machiguenga run by the Machiguenga communities of Tayakome and Yomibato with the help of a German NGO, and the upmarket Manu Lodge. In the Cocha Salvador area, several companies have tented safari camp infrastructures, some with shower and dining facilities, but all visitors sleep in tents. Some companies have installed walk-in tents with cots and bedding. The Cultural Zone is accessible to anyone and several lodges exist in the area. It is possible to visit these lodges under your own steam. Among the ethnic groups in the Cultural Zone (a system of buffer areas surrounding the core Manu area) are the Harakmbut, Machiguenga and Yine in the Amarakaeri Reserved Zone, on the east bank of the Alto Madre de Dios. They have set up their own ecotourism activities, which are entirely managed by indigenous people. Associated with Manu are other areas protected by conservation groups or local people, for example the Blanquillo reserved zone, a conservation concession in the adjacent Los Amigos river system and some cloudforest parcels along the road. The Nuhua-Kugapakori Reserved Zone (443,887 ha), set aside for these two nomadic groups, is the area between the headwaters of the Río Manu and headwaters of the Río Urubamba, to the north of the Alto Madre de Dios." favorite="" full_name="The park areas, Peru" googled_path="Peru/The-park-areas" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/605570/Peru/The-park-areas" id="605570" inherited="0" is_poi="1" item_name="The park areas, Peru" language="ENG" latitude="-9.189967" longitude="-75.015152" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The biosphere reserve is divided into the Manu National Park (1,692,137 ha), where only government-sponsored biologists and anthropologists may visit with permits from the Ministry of Agriculture in L..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The biosphere reserve is divided into the Manu National Park (1,692,137 ha), where only government-sponsored biologists ..." type="13" type_id="13" type_name="sight" votes="0" zoom="16">
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    <triplocations name="Tarma and around" description="Tarma, ‘the Pearl of the Andes’, was founded in 1538 and is one of the oldest towns in Peru. Though this small, flat-roofed place, with plenty of trees, is now growing with garish modern buildings, it still has a lot of charm. The Plaza de Armas and the large cathedral are very pleasant. Jr Lima is the main street, where many cafés, restaurants and other services are found. A former sanatorium town, Tarma still receives many Limeños attracted by the crisp mountain air and beautiful surroundings. The Semana Santa celebrations are spectacular, with a very colourful Easter Sunday morning procession in the main plaza. With its beautiful surrounding countryside, the town is also notable for its locally made fine flower-carpets. In 1999 it recorded the largest flower carpet in the world.

The Sala de Exposición Odria (at the Municipalidad Provincial, Jr Lima 199, Mon-Fri 0800-1300, 1500-1800, free) celebrates the life of Tarma’s most famous son, General Manuel Odria, who became president of Peru in the 1930s. The museum contains personal memorabilia. Due to open in 2008 was the Museo de la Cultura de Tarma (Jr Arequipa 190 (at the corner of Plaza de Armas)) with archaeology, ethnography and regional customs exhibits. There is a large artesanía market at Lima 548 and a good, friendly market around Amazonas and Ucayali" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Tarma-and-around" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/646335/Peru/Tarma-and-around" id="646335" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-11.41734047" longitude="-75.68748236" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Tarma, ‘the Pearl of the Andes’, was founded in 1538 and is one of the oldest towns in Peru. Though this small, flat-roofed place, with plenty of trees, is now growing with garish modern buildings, it..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Tarma, ‘the Pearl of the Andes’, was founded in 1538 and is one of the oldest towns in Peru. Though this small, flat-roo..." type="5" type_id="5" type_name="subregion" votes="0" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Manu Biosphere Reserve" description="No other rainforest can compare with Manu for the diversity of its life forms. It is one of the world’s great wilderness experiences, with the best birdwatching as well as offering the best chance of seeing giant otters, jaguars, ocelots and several of the 13 species of primate that abound in this pristine tropical wilderness. The more remote areas of the reserve are home to uncontacted indigenous tribes and many other indigenous groups with very little knowledge of the outside world. Covering an area of 2,041,137 ha, Manu Biosphere Reserve is also one of the largest conservation units on Earth, encompassing the complete drainage of the Manu river, with an altitudinal range of 200-4100 m above sea level" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Manu-Biosphere-Reserve" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/646670/Peru/Manu-Biosphere-Reserve" id="646670" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-12.0178303377682" longitude="-71.91650390625" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; No other rainforest can compare with Manu for the diversity of its life forms. It is one of the world’s great wilderness experiences, with the best birdwatching as well as offering the best chance of ..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; No other rainforest can compare with Manu for the diversity of its life forms. It is one of the world’s great wilderness..." type="5" type_id="5" type_name="subregion" votes="0" zoom="7">
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    <triplocations name="Puerto Maldonado" description="Puerto Maldonado is an important starting point for visiting the southeastern jungles of the Tambopata Reserve, or for departing to Brazil or Bolivia. Most visitors do not see much of the place because they are whisked through town on their way to a lodge on the Río Madre de Dios or the Río Tambopata. The city dwellers haven’t been too pleased about this, preferring tourists to spend some time in town, which is a major timber, gold mining, Brazil nut and tourism centre. Its expansion is bound to continue as a bridge, part of the Interoceánica highway, is being built across the Río Madre de Dios. When the road is complete (2009, or 2011, forecasts vary), the town’s isolation will diminish. It’s a safe place, with chicha music blaring out from most street corners. There is a tourist office at the airport" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Puerto-Maldonado" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/646692/Peru/Puerto-Maldonado" id="646692" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-12.60342" longitude="-69.191887" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Puerto Maldonado is an important starting point for visiting the southeastern jungles of the Tambopata Reserve, or for departing to Brazil or Bolivia. Most visitors do not see much of the place becaus..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Puerto Maldonado is an important starting point for visiting the southeastern jungles of the Tambopata Reserve, or for d..." type="5" type_id="5" type_name="subregion" votes="0" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Iquitos" description="Capital of the Department of Loreto and chief town of Peru’s jungle region, Iquitos is some 800 km downstream from Pucallpa and 3646 km from the mouth of the Amazon. It is a pleasant tropical city, an urban oasis, completely isolated except by air and river. It is active, friendly, generally safe and is gaining a reputation for its gastronomy and fine restaurants. It remains the best place for access to the Peruvian Amazon proper. With its jungle lodges and natural areas such as Pacaya-Samiria, this is the only part of the Peruvian jungle where Victoria Regia lilies and pink dolphins can be seen. In the city it may seem that Iquitos is attempting a new world record for the highest concentration of motorcycles in a built-up area. As a result of the motorcycle noise, televisions and music are played at top volume, adding to the din" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Iquitos" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/646744/Peru/Iquitos" id="646744" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-3.7560603" longitude="-73.2706389" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Amazon Basin, Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Capital of the Department of Loreto and chief town of Peru’s jungle region, Iquitos is some 800 km downstream from Pucallpa and 3646 km from the mouth of the Amazon. It is a pleasant tropical city, an..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Capital of the Department of Loreto and chief town of Peru’s jungle region, Iquitos is some 800 km downstream from Pucal..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="5" zoom="12">
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    <triplocations name="Pucallpa" description="The capital of the department of Ucayali is a busy jungle city on the Río Ucayali, navigable by vessels of 3000 tons from Iquitos, 533 nautical miles away. It is the transfer point for most cargo to and from Iquitos and a transport hub for visitors. At the Plaza de Armas, where locals stroll in the evening, are a modern cathedral and municipality. Artists perform on weekend evenings at the Malecón Grau, a pleasant riverfront promenade with a clock tower (El Reloj Público). Moto-taxis make the city very noisy. The climate is tropical. The dry season is from June to October when it’s hot and dusty. The rainy seasons are October to November and February to March and the dirt roads leading to port areas of town can be muddy through to May.

There is narcotics activity in the area. The city centre is relatively safe until about 2200, but avoid deserted areas and don’t travel at night. The tourist office is Dircetur (Jr 2 de Mayo 111, T061-571303, ucayali@mincetur.gob.pe, Mon-Fri 0730-1300, 1330-1515) . Information is also available at Gobierno Regional de Ucayali (GOREU) (Raymondi 220, T061-573240, www.regionucayali.gob.pe.)

The Parque Natural de Pucallpa, has gardens, recreation areas, a zoo, and houses the Museo Regional (Carretera Federico Basadre Km 4.2, www.parquenaturalpucallpa.com, entry US$0.95, Mon-Fri 0800-1630, Sat-Sun 0900-1730.) The museum has some good examples of Shipibo ceramics, as well as some delightful pickled snakes and other reptiles. You will probably want to take a taxi or mototaxi to visit it. Usko Ayar Amazonian School of Painting (Jr LM Sánchez Cerro 465-467, Pucallpa, see www.pablo amaringo.com) is in the house of artist Pablo Amaringo, a former vegetalista (healer). The school provides art classes for local people and is financially dependent upon selling their work. The internationally renowned school welcomes overseas visitors for short or long stays to study painting and learn Spanish and/or teach English with Peruvian students. The painting is oriented around the Amazonian cultures, including the healing and hallucinogenic effects of ayahuasca.

The economy of the area is based around sawmills, plywood factories, an oil refinery, fishing and boat building; timber is trucked out to the highlands and the coast. Large discoveries of oil and gas are being explored. Maple Gas oilfield has a 75-km pipeline to the Pucallpa refinery" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Pucallpa" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/646848/Peru/Pucallpa" id="646848" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-8.3869085" longitude="-74.54810143" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Amazon Basin, Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The capital of the department of Ucayali is a busy jungle city on the Río Ucayali, navigable by vessels of 3000 tons from Iquitos, 533 nautical miles away. It is the transfer point for most cargo to a..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The capital of the department of Ucayali is a busy jungle city on the Río Ucayali, navigable by vessels of 3000 tons fro..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="10">
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    <triplocations name="Tarapoto" description="Rioja, Moyobamba and Tarapoto are growing centres of population, with much forest clearance beside the Carretera Marginal de la Selva. The 109 km from Moyobamba to Tarapoto is fully paved. It is heavily used by trucks, with fuel and meals available. You can stop at Tabalosas to buy fresh fruit from women at the roadside. Tarapoto is a busy town, founded in 1782, with a good local market 1½ blocks from the Plaza Mayor on Avenida Raimondi. It is a very friendly place, eager to embrace tourism and agricultural development now that the threat of terrorism and drug-trafficking has receded from the area. It competes with Iquitos for the record number of motorcycle taxis per square metre of road. The town’s 10,000 mototaxis are not allowed in the plaza, although private motorcycles are. There are three parts to the town: Tarapoto itself, Morales to the west and La Banda de Shilcayo to the east. The Museo Regional de la Universidad Nacional de San Martín (Maynas, half a block from the plaza, behind the church, Mon-Fri 0800-1200, 1230-2000, US$0.35) contains a little of everything: paleontology, geology, ethnography, stuffed animals, and so on, but it’s rather faded and dusty. In the second week of July is the town’s rowdy tourist week festival, Santa Cruz de los Motilones, but between May and September, it seems like every weekend celebrates something. It doesn’t take much for the Tarapoteños to party. Tourist information is available at Dircetur (Jr Angel Delgado Morey, cuadra 1, T042-522567, tarapoto@mincetur.gob.pe) . There is a tourist information office at the Municipalidad (Jr Gregorio Delgado 260, open 0730-1330, 1500-1800)" favorite="" full_name="" googled_path="Peru/Tarapoto" hidden="0" href="http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/647993/Peru/Tarapoto" id="647993" inherited="0" is_poi="0" item_name="" language="ENG" latitude="-6.4933477" longitude="-76.3695167" ltp_level="0" parents_name="Peru" rating="0" recommended="" status_description="4" status_name="1" status_tags="0" status_teaser="2" teaser="" teaser_or_description="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Rioja, Moyobamba and Tarapoto are growing centres of population, with much forest clearance beside the Carretera Marginal de la Selva. The 109 km from Moyobamba to Tarapoto is fully paved. It is heavi..." teaser_or_description_short="&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Rioja, Moyobamba and Tarapoto are growing centres of population, with much forest clearance beside the Carretera Margina..." type="7" type_id="7" type_name="city / town" votes="0" zoom="12">
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