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Miss San Martin 2011

by Tony | Last updated Dec 30, 2011 | Published on Dec 30, 2011 | News & Events | 1

With 2011 coming to end, I’ve finally found some time to post some photos of the Miss San Martin...

Miss San Martin 2010, Tarapoto, Peru

by Tony | Last updated Aug 20, 2014 | Published on Nov 26, 2010 | News & Events | 0

Beauty contests are a big thing in San Martin. It seems like every town and every village, no matter the size, nominates a Miss each year. There’s Miss Tarapoto, Miss Morales, Miss Moyobamba, Miss Tocache, Miss Wherever and so...

Tarapoto Street Parades – Surprise Tactics

by Tony | Last updated Jan 9, 2011 | Published on May 29, 2010 | News & Events | 2

Colourful street parades happen every now and then in Tarapoto, but they seem to be organised covertly, springing themselves upon the population without any prior warning. I, at least, rarely seem to know in advance. It’s kind...