Moyobamba
Paisaje Moyobamba
Puerto Tahuischo - Moyobamba
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Jiron Arequipa, block 1
A study and preservation center of native and exotic flora.
San Mateo Hot Springs
4 km / 2 miles from Moyobamba (5 minutes by car)
Known for their therapeutic properties, it is said that the waters are ideal against arthritis, rheumatism, muscle pain, and stress. The temperature varies from 32ºC (90ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Las Puntas – Natural Lookouts
It is the name given to the San Juan Point, Tahuishco, and Fachin on the edge of the city of Moyobamba. These feature steep slopes from which you can see the countryside and beautiful sunsets.
Renacal del Avisado Aguaje Swamps
20 km / 12 miles from Moyobamba until Boca de Huacayan (Mayo River port) on paved highway (40 minutes by car). Then the route continues to Tingara by motorboat on the Avisado River (1 hour).
It is a humid ecosystem, unique in the world for its altitude (800 masl / 2625 fasl). Among the many plants there you will find the aguaje palm tree and the ficus. Different exotic mammals giant otters, fraile monkeys, saddle-backed tamarins, black-capped capuchins and sloths as well as, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects inhabit the zone.
Calzada Hill
13 km / 8 miles north of Moyobamba (15 minutes by car) to the District of La Calzada. Another 20 minutes are needed to reach the foot of the hill and then a one - hour hike to the top.
The hill is located in the high jungle, 600 meters / 1969 feet high overlooking the valley, and has a 360º panoramic view that features calcareous formations. The top of the hill has the climate of humid, foggy forests, temperate during the day and cold at night depending on the altitude.
Paccha Waterfalls
30 km / 19 miles from Moyobamba (1 hour by car and a 15 - minute hike)
The waterfalls are surrounded by fronds, and their water comes from the Paccha Gorge. There are three waterfalls of some 30 meters / 98 feet that form a natural pool, perfect for bathing.
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Tours in Moyobamba
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North Circuit of Peru 7 Days - 6 Nights (US$ 968.00)
Includes: Amazonas, Amazonas River, Chachapoyas, Chiclayo, Kuelap, Levanto, Lima, Moyobamba, Tarapoto,
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