San Martin Region

Peru

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Popular cities in San Martin Region

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
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Hunting
Get away to Tarapoto! Enjoy the forests, opera, and zoo.
La Banda de Shilcayo
La Banda de Shilcayo
Head to sights like Ahuashiyacu Falls and Chullachaqui Theme Park as you discover La Banda de Shilcayo.
Sauce
Sauce
Known for Marinas and Natural parks
Love marinas and parks? Get away to Sauce!
Moyobamba
Moyobamba
Known for Wildlife, Culture and Waterfalls
Trip time! Discover the wildlife, culture, and riverfront in Moyobamba.
Habana
Habana
Head to San Francisco Botanical Garden and Plaza de Armas—just two of the sights around Habana.
Cacatachi
Cacatachi
Venture to Laguna Azul and Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto—just two of the sights around Cacatachi.