If you want to experience a true adventure in the Peruvian jungle, don't miss visiting Tarapoto, our new Adventure Destination. Located in the San Martín region and with a population of 80 thousand people, the city of Tarapoto is popular among adventurers for its geography, climate, people, and palm trees. Here you can engage in many adventure sports that will make this destination a place you will always remember.
Mountain Biking
Trekking
Rafting
Jet Skiing
Photo: TarapototravelTarapoto has excellent weather throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 38 degrees. However, the best months to visit are between May and October. Keep in mind that although the temperature is mild, this is a tropical climate, which means it can rain at any time and without prior notice, the famous "sun shower."
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Mountain Biking:
This is one of the sports that has gained the most popularity and development in recent years in this area. Its geography is perfect for exploring the forests and mountains on two wheels. San Roque de Cumbaza is one of the places where this sport is most practiced. However, most locations in Tarapoto are ideal for a bike ride.
Other routes: Chullachaqui Trail (Lamas), Pishtaco Escape (Aucalona), Chancas Route (Ukupata), Shirateo Trail (Shanao).
Trekking:
Trekking and trail running are two sports that can be easily practiced in Tarapoto. All you need are good sneakers, light clothing, sunscreen, and to stay well hydrated, and you can practice them anywhere, especially on the way to the waterfalls. For example, 45 km from the city are the Tununtunumba waterfalls, which can be reached in a 2-hour trek on the left side of the Huallaga River. Another recommended route is in Cumbaza, on the way to the Huacamaillo waterfalls just 18 km north of Tarapoto.
Additional route: Trekking and walk to the Velo de la Novia and Tamushal waterfalls.
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Rafting:
Both kayaking and rafting are sports that every traveler and adventurer should practice in this city. Where exactly? On the Mayo River, where the river's flow normally offers class III and IV rapids on circuits that last approximately two hours of pure rowing. For those experiencing this adventure for the first time, they will have the opportunity to be in contact with nature, observe nearby communities, and enjoy the tropical flora and fauna.
Photo: travelingwithfernandoJet Skiing:
Just 45 km from the city of Tarapoto is Laguna El Sauce, also known as Laguna Azul. This paradisiacal place is a kind of tropical oasis, where you find the sky reflected in its waters. Here, many travelers come to relax or spend a quiet moment. However, for adventurers, this place is ideal for riding a jet ski and splashing in the water to your heart's content. There are also canoe or motorboat rides available, and you can even go sport fishing.
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