Moyobamba, the City of the Orchids, is the capital of the San Martín region in northern Peru.
- San Martín Museum, Jr. Oscar R. Benavides 380. Contains photographic exhibitions, sculptures and craft, antiques, historical documents, fossils, stone implements of the area, wild fauna, flora (various species of orchids - there are approximately 2,500 in the region) and traditional clothing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 Oriente. A 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.
San Martín Museum, Jr. Oscar R. Benavides 380. Contains photographic exhibitions, sculptures and craft, antiques, historical documents, fossils, stone implements of the area, wild fauna, flora (various species of orchids - there are approximately 2,500 in the region) and traditional clothing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 Oriente. A 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.
- San Juan Festival. 24th June, locals celebrate with traditional dances and dishes.
- Thermal bath.
- Gera Waterfalls, Village of Jepelacio (you can take a mini bus from Moyobamba. Once in the village, it's 20 minutes by foot to the falls..
- Lahuarpia Waterfalls, On the way to Tarapoto. 3 waterfalls.
- Morro de Calzada, Located in the town of Calzada. Mountain 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.
San Juan Festival. 24th June, locals celebrate with traditional dances and dishes.
Thermal bath.
Gera Waterfalls, Village of Jepelacio (you can take a mini bus from Moyobamba. Once in the village, it's 20 minutes by foot to the falls..
Lahuarpia Waterfalls, On the way to Tarapoto. 3 waterfalls.
Morro de Calzada, Located in the town of Calzada. Mountain 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.
- La Olla de Barro, Jr. Pedro Canga y Serafin Filomeno.
- El Huerto de Mi Amada, Jr. San Francisco No. 521.
- La Tullpa, El Boulevard.
- Helados La Muyuna, Jiron Pedro Canga cuadra 5 (near the Hotel Marcoantonio. An 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.
La Olla de Barro, Jr. Pedro Canga y Serafin Filomeno.
El Huerto de Mi Amada, Jr. San Francisco No. 521.
La Tullpa, El Boulevard.
Helados La Muyuna, Jiron Pedro Canga cuadra 5 (near the Hotel Marcoantonio. An icecreamery.
Arizona Chicken, Serafin Filomeno No. 580. Polleria, popular among locals.
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 There are a few discos "discotecas" in Moyobamba, with attached bars. Most are located along Malecón de San Juan, on the north side of the town.
- 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.
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.