There are many tourist places where you can go, but if you are looking for one where you can find good weather, relax and contemplate what nature has to offer, you should choose the capital of the San Martin Region, Moyobamba; also known as the City of Orchids, the oldest in eastern Peru. Getting here is very easy, it is only two hours away from the city of Tarapoto.
Travelers from all over come to walk through its streets, taste its typical dishes, regional fruits and visit the incredible landscapes of the city catalogued as a natural wonder. It is the ideal destination to enjoy nature to the fullest.
CLIMATE OF MOYOBAMBA AND ITS NAME: ‘CITY OF ORCHIDS’.
It is the first city in the Peruvian jungle founded by the Spaniards, located in the Alto Mayo Valley, at an altitude of 860 meters above sea level. The climate of Moyobamba is warm, moderately rainy and with moderate thermal amplitude. What every traveler should know, is that here, the seasons are not very marked as in other places; so, do not worry if the summer is over, you can prepare for this adventure at any time of the year. It is important that you pack light and fresh clothes, sunscreen and a hat.
6 PLACES TO VISIT IN MOYOBAMBA
San Mateo Hot Springs
Waterfalls of Lejiayacu (Jepelacio)
Tourist viewpoint of the Punta de Tahuíshco and descent to the pier Puerto de Tahuíshco
Tour in the Tingana Reserve
The Cave of Palestina and the source of the Tio Yacu River (Rioja)
Visit to the Province of Lamas