Tours that include San Martin
The department of San Martín in the Amazon jungle of Peru is one of the most touristic regions in the country. Its capital is the city of Tarapoto located at 356 meters above sea level. Tarapoto stands out for its natural landscapes full of vegetation, flora and fauna. That is why it is known as ‘The city of palm trees’. Tourist attractions stand out such as: the Ahuashiyacu waterfall, the Blue Lagoon, Alto Mayo, the Carpishuyacu waterfall, the Huacamaillo waterfall, the Lamas castle, the Pucayaquillo waterfall and more. Learn about the main tours in the department of San Martín in the Peruvian jungle.
Tour prices in San Martin
The best way to get to know the San Martín region in the Peruvian jungle is to book an all-inclusive tour. The tours include everything you need for a well-organized visit. Offers hotel pickup, tickets, guide, transportation and more. Get to know the main tours in San Martín!
Days | Tours to Ayacucho |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Day | Ahuashiyacu waterfall tour |
| 1/2 Day | Alto Mayo Tour |
| 1/2 Day | Lamas Tour 1/2 Day |
| 1/2 Day | Carpishuyacu Waterfall Tour |
| 1/2 Day | City Tour Tarapoto |
| 1 Day | Blue Lagoon Tour |
| 1 Day | Huacamaillo Waterfall Tour |
| 1 Day | Pucayaquillo Waterfall Tour |
The provinces and tourist attractions of San Martín in the Peruvian jungle
The department of San Martín is divided into ten provinces whose capital is San Martín with its district Tarapoto. Each province has natural tourist attractions that are worth knowing. These are its tourist attractions in each of its provinces.
Province | Main tourist attractions |
|---|---|
| Moyobamba | Punta de San Juan and Tahuishco viewpoint, San Francisco botanical garden, San Mateo thermal baths, Oromina sulfur baths, Paccha waterfall, San Martín departmental museum, Lejiayuco waterfall. |
| Bellavista | Sanangoyacu waterfall, Picuroyacu waterfall, Boca de Tigre cave. |
| El Dorado | Huaja waterfall, Inca petroglyphs, Yarayacu waterfall, archaeological remains of El Saladillo. |
| Huallaga | The great Saposoa, the labyrinths of Shima. |
| Lamas | Lamas Castle, Kechwa El Wayku native community, Waska Waska Warmi Wasi craft center, Chapawanki waterfall, San Roque de Cumbaza, Chanka Museum. |
| Mariscal Cáceres | Río Abiseo National Park, Breo Falls, Churo Alto Gorge, Panguana Petroglyph, Cunchihuillo Petroglyph, Gran Pajatén archaeological site. |
| Picota | Sirenas Beach, El Quinillal municipal conservation area, Futuro forest, Chambira waterfall. |
| Rioja | Palestine Cave, source of the Tioyacu River, viewpoint of the Alto Mayo protection forest. |
| San Martín | Blue Lagoon, Lindo Lake, Ahuashiyacu waterfall, Paucaryacu thermal baths, Tirayacu waterfalls, Chazuta funerary urns, Polish petroglyphs. |
| Tocache | Silver Veil waterfall, San Juan de Ishanga waterfall, Huicte port, Tallos cave, Cocalero rapid. |
All the activities available during your visit to San Martín!
The San Martín region is located in the Amazon jungle of Peru, a place of impressive natural beauty. However, there you can also see important archaeological remains such as petroglyphs. Of course you can also enjoy Amazonian cuisine and natural flora and fauna.
- Natural landscapes – The San Martín region occupies a large territory of Amazon rainforest where landscapes such as waterfalls, lakes, rivers stand out, all in a landscape surrounded by trees and greenery everywhere. In Tarapoto, for example, the blue lagoon, the Pucayaquillo waterfall, the Pishurayacu waterfall and more stand out.
- Flora and fauna – The flora and fauna of the San Martín region is characterized by the many species of plants, trees (such as palm trees) and orchids. In addition, species such as monkeys, the spectacled bear, reptiles, amphibians, etc. stand out. There are natural areas and nurseries where you can appreciate all these species.
- Archaeological sites – The department of San Martín was inhabited by important pre-Hispanic ethnic groups and cultures whose traces are still visible through its archaeological remains. Highlights include the Gran Pajatén archaeological complex, the Polish and Bello Horizonte petroglyphs, the Panguana petroglyphs and more.
What tourist services should a tour in San Martín include?
Although the tourist attractions of the San Martín region in Peru can be visited on your own; Doing it with a tourism agency is the safest option. All tours must include everything necessary for a comfortable visit. Learn what a 1-Day tour of Tarapoto, Lamas, Moyobamba and more should include.
- Pick up from the hotel door in Tarapoto.
- Complete round trip tourist transportation.
- Entrance ticket to all the tourist attractions to be visited.
- Professional tour guide service.
These are the main tourist attractions in the department of San Martín
Tarapoto is the most touristic city in the San Martín region. So are Moyobamba, Lamas, Tocache and Rioja. The main tourist attractions are the blue lagoon, the Lamas castle and the many waterfalls in the region.
The blue Lagoon
The blue lagoon is the MOST POPULAR tourist attraction in the city of Tarapoto. It is 54 kilometers from the city. It offers an idyllic landscape (with deep blue waters) and suitable for enjoying the sun, boating or swimming. There you can also practice adventure sports such as kayaking, canopy, jet ski and more.
Lamas Castle
Lamas Castle is a recent building (2005) but it is already visited by many tourists every day. It is built like a medieval castle on top of a hill so it shows beautiful landscapes. It was a work by the Italian Nicola Felice that helped a lot to boost tourism in the city of Lamas.
Waterfalls in San Martin
The San Martín region has a natural landscape where the most notable thing is its dozens of waterfalls. Some of the most important are: Ahuashiyacu waterfalls, Huacamaillo waterfalls, Pucayaquillo waterfalls, Carpishuayacu waterfalls and more. In all of them the visitor can enjoy a swim in its waters.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to the San Martín region in the jungle of Peru
San Martín is an Amazonian department of Peru located on the banks of the Huallaga River. The natural beauty of this region allows it to offer tourist attractions such as its waterfalls, the blue lagoon, rivers and more. The majority of tourist hotels are in the city of Tarapoto, its capital. Learn more information and visit San Martín in the jungle of Peru.
1) How can I get to Tarapoto from Lima?
The city of Tarapoto, capital of the department of San Martín, is located 957 kilometers by road from Lima, capital of Peru. By interprovincial bus the trip is 20 hours and costs approximately 120 soles. A flight takes 1 hour 10 minutes and costs approximately $90.
2) And how to get to Tarapoto from Piura?
The city of Piura is located 782 kilometers by road to the city of Tarapoto. The interprovincial bus trip takes approximately 15 hours. The cost is 70 soles on average. The plane trip has a stopover in the city of Lima, so it takes approximately 4 hours (cost of 80 dollars on average).
3) What is the climate like in the San Martín region?
Tarapoto, the capital of the San Martín region, has a hot and tropical climate typical of the Amazon with maximum daytime temperatures of 35ºC. and minimum night temperatures of 18ºC. Rainfall is most common in January, February and March. The rest of the year they are less frequent, but they do happen.
4) Are there many mosquitoes in Tarapoto?
As in the entire Amazon region of Peru, in Tarapoto there are mosquitoes because there is a humid and hot climate. It is recommended to use repellent or protect bare skin. It is also advisable to be vaccinated against yellow fever.
5) What are the main tourist attractions in the San Martín region?
The main tourist attractions of the department of San Martín are: the Lamas castle, the blue lagoon, the Pucayaquillo waterfall, the Huacamaillo waterfall, the Carpishuyacu waterfall, the Ahuashiyacu waterfall, Alto Mayo in Moyobamba and more.
6) How to travel from Tarapoto to Lamas?
The city of Tarapoto is located 20 kilometers from the city of Lamas (famous for the Lamas castle). You can travel by taking public transportation buses that take 30 minutes and cost approximately 5 Peruvian soles.
7) How much does the entrance to the blue lagoon in Tarapoto cost?
The blue lagoon in Tarapoto can also be visited on your own. The entrance fee is 10 Peruvian soles. The option to go with a tour already includes this ticket, as well as hotel pick-up, transportation, guide, and tourist lunch.
8) What are the best tourist hotels in Tarapoto?
The city of Tarapoto has good hotels such as the Pumarinri Amazon Lodge (4 stars), the DM Hoteles Tarapoto (4 stars), the Casa de Palos Boutique (3 stars), the Tucan Suites Aparhotel (3 stars), the Puerto hotel Palmeras Tarapoto (3 stars), the Madera Labrada hotel (3 stars), the Río Sol Tarapoto hotel (3 stars) and more.
9) Is it dangerous to visit Tarapoto in San Martín?
No, the San Martín region and its capital Tarapoto are safe cities. There is security in the tourist hotels and surroundings. It is recommended to protect yourself from the intense sun and mosquito bites.
10) What are the most traditional dishes in the San Martín region?
The jungle gastronomy in the San Martín region has delicious dishes such as Juane, Chicken Inchicapi, Tacacho with cecina, Patarashca, Poroto Shirumbi and more.