Moyobamba
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Moyobamba, the City of the Orchids, is the capital of the San Martín region in northern Peru.Get in
Since the airport is not in use, the only way to get into Moyobamba is by road. Your best option is to use a bus company. There are buses from Lima, which take 24 hours to get to Moyobamba and travel during the night. Prices vary, with the most expensive being around S/120 (soles).
The fastest way to get to Moyobamba is to fly from Lima to Tarapoto and from Tarapoto take a taxi or bus to Moyobamba. LAN Peru and LC Perú fly to Tarapoto from Lima. A taxi will cost S/25 and a bus will cost S/20. The average time from Tarapoto to Moyobamba is 2 hours. Enjoy the view on the way!
You can also arrive from Iquitos, by boat to Yurimaguas and then a bus or taxi to Tarapoto and Moyobamba. The road is winding, with several ups and downs, and it can be a problem if you are prone to motion sickness. It is otherwise breathtaking in its beauty.
Get around
You can either walk or catch a moto-taxi (a modified motorbike with three wheels and a carriage at the back for three passengers). Most journeys with a moto-taxi cost S/1.50. Some drivers may try to charge more when they see you are not from Peru. Remember to state your price before you get into the taxi.
See
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address: Jr. Oscar R. Benavides 380Contains photographic exhibitions, sculptures and craft, antiques, historical documents, fossils, stone implements of the area, wild fauna, flora (various species of orchids - there are approximately 2,500 in the region) and traditional clothing from communities of the area.
Vivero Agro OrienteA wide exhibit of orchids and other plant species, with a guided tour included in the S/2 entrance fee. Great views of the Mayo river and also some wildlife species such as aligators and Boas.
Do
San Juan Festival24th June, locals celebrate with traditional dances and dishes.
Thermal bath
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Gera Waterfalls
address: Village of Jepelacio -
Lahuarpia Waterfalls
address: On the way to Tarapoto3 waterfalls. -
Morro de Calzada
address: Located in the town of CalzadaMountain in the middle of the valley. It is a 2- to 3-hour hike to the summit from where you can see the whole valley and several towns. The site requires a small fee of 15 soles. The hike is of moderate difficulty, with large rocks to scale. Smaller trails are located around El Morro as well.
Eat
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address: Jr. Pedro Canga y Serafin Filomeno
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address: Jr. San Francisco No. 521
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address: El Boulevard
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address: Jiron Pedro Canga cuadra 5An icecreamery.
- Arizona Chicken, Serafin Filomeno No. 580. Polleria, popular among locals.
- Try eating at one of the "Pollerias" (chicken restaurants), which are generally popular throughout Peru.
Drink
Peruvian Amazon has a huge selection of jungle drinks, of which many many are touted as being aphrodisiacs with suggestive names to match.
- Uvachado
- Leche de Monja
- 7 Raices
- Sant JordiFull bar, has domestic and import beers along with homemade drinks. Jr. Alonso de Alvarado No. 323.
- George de la SelvaBar and lounge that often has a live band and music.
- El PadrinoDiscoteca and bar.
Sleep
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Puerto Mirador Hotel
phone: +51-42-562050address: Jr. Sucre S/NThis 3-star hotel is the most expensive in Moyobamba. It is owned by foreigners.A restaurant is situated inside the hotel.
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Marcoantonio Hotel
phone: +51-42-562319address: Jr. Pedro Canga 488 -
phone: +51-42-562457address: Jr. Callao 8452-star
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phone: +51-42-562063address: Jr. Alonso de Alvarado 865
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phone: +51-42-562110address: Jr. Manuel de Aguila 667
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Hostal Royal
phone: +51-42-562564address: Jr. Alonso de Alvarado 748 -
Hostal Albricias
phone: +51-42-562142address: Jr. Alonso de Alvarado 1066 -
Hostal Moyobamba
phone: +51-42-562162address: Jr. Alonso de Alvarado 493 -
phone: +5142 561822address: Jirón San Carlos 100Rustic shoestring hostel with a tasty restaurant and a great view. Lots of birds in the wooded areas. Internet available.