tarapoto attractions Archives

The Asociación Ecológica Cerro Verde, A Nature Reserve in Tarapoto

by Tony | Last updated Jun 17, 2017 | Published on Nov 2, 2015 | Sights & Activities | 1

Thanks to Gerald for the following post, who wanted to help highlight the good work being done by...

Exploring Laguna Venecia

by Tony | Last updated Dec 29, 2017 | Published on May 18, 2011 | Sights & Activities | 2

Pink dolphins leap and play amongst the indigenous children, their hand-made canoes cutting across...

A Photographic Tour of Natura Viva in Tarapoto, Peru

by Tony | Last updated Jun 29, 2012 | Published on May 2, 2011 | Sights & Activities | 10

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban throng, jump in a mototaxi and take the short ride to the expansive grounds of the Natura Viva recreation complex. Located alongside the Rio Ahuashiyaca, about 15 minutes...

Petroglyphs of Polish, Tarapoto: Photos

by Tony | Last updated Jan 31, 2011 | Published on Jan 31, 2011 | Sights & Activities | 0

I went back to the Petroglyphs of Polish a few days ago. It was a slightly odd experience because the man who looks after the place seemed to be talking nonsense. Previously, the guardian has been shy but informative, even if he...

Tarapoto Attractions: Museo Regional

by Tony | Published on Jan 23, 2011 | Sights & Activities | 0

Tarapoto’s museum isn’t the most sophisticated of places, but it does house an eclectic mix of regional oddities, archaeological finds and random bits and pieces. In fact, the Museo Regional Universidad Nacional de San Martin is...

Lamas Castle – Castillo de Lamas, San Martin, Peru

by Tony | Last updated Jun 29, 2012 | Published on May 1, 2010 | Sights & Activities | 14

Lamas, located about 22km away from Tarapoto, is a small town known for its indigenous heritage, cultural significance and historic importance. Now, let me ask you: does this sound like a good place to build a great big replica...

The Petroglyphs of Polish – Tarapoto, Peru

by Tony | Last updated Dec 26, 2017 | Published on Mar 28, 2010 | Sights & Activities | 2

The Petroglyphs of Polish are a little-visited gem just outside Tarapoto, Peru. Discovered in 1966, these rock carvings still remain a bit of a mystery. The site of the petroglyphs has a certain aura about it; 5 large rocks lie...

Things to Do in Tarapoto – Jungle Jet Skiing?

by Tony | Last updated Dec 26, 2017 | Published on Jan 27, 2010 | News & Events, Sights & Activities | 6

We went to Cuñumbuque a few days ago, a small town about half an hour away from Tarapoto. The plan was to go swimming in the river before watching the motonauticos. To be honest, I wasn’t too sure what that meant, but it...