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Tarapoto to Chiclayo 16:00 18:31 BOOK NOW
Tarapoto to Lima 07:00 14:00 BOOK NOW
Tarapoto to Trujillo 15:00 15:00 BOOK NOW
Tarapoto to Lambayeque 17:00 18:05 BOOK NOW
Tarapoto to Bagua Grande 17:00 17:00 BOOK NOW

Top Bus Routes To Tarapoto

Route First Bus Last Bus
Chiclayo to Tarapoto 15:00 18:00 BOOK NOW
Lima to Tarapoto 12:00 17:00 BOOK NOW
Trujillo to Tarapoto 15:00 15:00 BOOK NOW
Bagua Grande to Tarapoto 09:36 21:00 BOOK NOW
Lambayeque to Tarapoto 15:25 17:09 BOOK NOW

About Tarapoto

The city was founded in August the 20th 1782 by the Spanish bishop Baltazar Jaime Martinez de Compagnon y Bujanda.In the Suchiche lagoon there was abundant palm tree called Taraputus or barriguda, the name that the bishop took to found the city of Tarapoto.From September the 14th 1906 the city began to be part of the San Martin department, fact that has allowed a great tourist and commercial development.... View More

Travel tips for Tarapoto

-It’s located at 356 meters atthe bank of the Shicayo river.... View More

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Tarapoto weather

Best time to visit Tarapoto

- The best period to travel to Tarapoto is from June to September.

Climate in Tarapoto

-The average temperature of Tarapoto is 78.8 °F (26 °C) with a quite important humidity (around 80%).-The rainy season goes from February to April.

The things to do in Tarapoto

Nightlife in Tarapoto

Anaconda

Location: Jr. San Martin 580, Morales
They accept the booking in advance and have outdoors tables.

La Alternativa

Location: Grau 401
This bar has uvachado (a Peruvian liquor) among other drinks made of cane alcohol.

Stonewasi Taberna

Location: Lamas 218
It’s the exclusive place of Tarapoto. You can listen to international rock and house music, while you have a drink in great company.

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Where to eat in Tarapoto?

Quilpa Tostaduria

Location: Jr. Leoncio Prado 155
Price: around 30 soles per dish
It’s a well-known restaurant, specially due to its authentic coffee, which is very tasty. They also propose snacks.

La Patarashca

Location: Jr. Lamas 261
Price: 13-32 soles per dish
We recommend you to taste the delicious juanes, typical in Tarapoto or the patarashcas (prawns or fish in a tomato sauce, with pepper, onion, garlic and coriander, all of it wrapped in a banana leaf).

El Rincon Sureno

Location: Leguia 458
Price: 20-63 soles
It’s the best restaurant of the city. It’s famous due to its delicious meat. We recommend you the bife de chorizo.

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The tourist places to see in Tarapoto are:

Lamas

Location: at 15.5 mi (25 km) from Tarapoto (40 min by car)
The town of Lamas has a population that speak a particular language, a mix of quechua and jungle languages.Many colonial constructions have disappeared with the earthquake of 2005. However, you can visit the artisans neighborhood, Kechwa Wayku and also a museum.

Waterfalls of Ahuashiyaku

Location: at 14 km from Tarapoto
The waterfall has a drop of 40 meters, a charming that reigns in this exotic natural space. Don’t you forget your swimsuit. There are many tours that propose this circuit at approximately 40 soles.

El Sauce lagoon/ Azul lagoon

Location: at 31 mi (50 km) from Tarapoto
Through the crystalline waters of the lagoon you can admire the abundant glade that surrounds it. The lakes are perfect to do promenades in canoe, swim, hikes for making pictures and birdwatching.
There are excursions of one or two days. Plan about 85 soles per person.
To get to the lake you can take a “combi” (from the neighborhood of Banda de Shilcayo to the east of the city) or a taxi destination Sauce. The route takes about 45 minutes. You must go across the river Hualaga by ferry and carry on by car for 45 minutes.

Lago Lindo

Location: at 40 km from Tarapoto
This private ecotourist reserve has four lagoons where you can appreciate the different birds species. There are bungalows to spend the whole day and relax.

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The things to do in Tarapoto

Mayo River

At 18.6 mi (30 km) from Tarapoto you can practice adventure sports as canoeing, for children older than 8 years old. With the rafting they will enjoy the backwaters, whirlpools and waves.
There are several agencies that organize those activities as Ecorutas or Kuriyacu. The prices oscillate from 70 to 100 soles.

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Typical dishes in Tarapoto

Traditional dish in San Juan festival that has a shape of tamal, but it’s prepared with rice, hen, eggs and it’s wrapped in a leaf called bijao.

Similar to the juane de gallina, but instead of egg this plate has ground meat.

Tacacho is the name for the fried banana, that is mashed and mixed up with pork fat and it’s served with cecina, the dried and smoked pork meat.

chicken soup with manioc, coriander and peanuts.

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Accomodations in Tarapoto

La Posada Inn
Location: San Martin, 146
Rate: 55-110 soles
The hotel is very beautiful and calm, although it’s located in the downtown. We recommend you to ask for a room with a balcony.
La Posada Inn
Location: San Martin, 146
Rate: 55-110 soles
The hotel is very beautiful and calm, although it’s located in the downtown. We recommend you to ask for a room with a balcony.
Hotel Nilas
Location: Jr. Moyobamba 173
Rate: 130-180 soles (breakfast included)
This establishment has a pool, a gym, a restaurant and even conference rooms.
Pumarinri Amazon Lodge
Location: at 18.6 mi (30km) to the east of Tarapoto, close to the Huallaga river
Rate: 159-309 soles (breakfast included)
The rooms are simple, but comfortable. It’s the perfect place to take a rest and enjoy the nature. They propose diverse hikes to do birdwatching.
Hotel Rio Shilcayo
Location: Pasaje Las Flores 224, La Banda de Shilcayo, San Martin

Important dates in Tarapoto

Tourist Week July Tarapota has a tourist week in July, from the 8th to the 19th, when it’s celebrated the Santisima Cruz de los Motilones de Tarapoto, the patron saint of Tarapoto. In this festival you can appreciate typical dances, foods, handicrafts, that the visitor can participate in.

FAQs

Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
How do I book my bus ticket at Tarapoto?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
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