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Tarapoto

Vacations Tarapoto - Peru

Tarapoto: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Tarapoto

Tarapoto is known by the locals as “City of Palms”.  This thriving commercial hub is situated in Northern Peru.  There are numerous sights to see in this city.  The Cumbaza Spa, plant and animal life abundance, the archaeological remains of the Polish petroglypths, the waterfalls of Ahuashiyacu and even the Venice Lagoon are worth exploring.

For any tourist, this is a paradise blessed with numerous waterfalls, a variety of flora and fauna and opportunities for adventure tourism like white water rafting, treks and jungle expeditions.

While exploring this city, a traveler can enjoy jungle region kind of cuisine.  Tarapoto is quite well known for juane, which is prepared with egg, rice, chicken and olive, all wrapped up in bijao leaves.  Cured pork food namely cecina and chorizo sausage are also popular here.

What’s more, one can visit the Lamas Castle, the Castillo de Lamas from Afar other than the Takiwasi Centre.



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