Location
Northeastern Peruvian Amazon rainforest
Capital
Moyobamba (860 msnm)
Altitude
Minimum:
623 ft (Pelejo)
Maximum:
14 764 ft (Agua Blanca)
Weather
Maximum:84 ºF
Minimum: 64 ºF
Terrestrial
– Lima – Chiclayo – Olmos – Bagua – Rioja – Moyobamba: 776 miles (26 hours)
– Lima-Huánuco – Tingo María – Tocache – Juanjuí – Tarapoto: 633.79 miles (20 hours)
By Air
Regular flights from Lima (1 hour 15 minutes)
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Activities
– Canoe ride and artisanal fishing at the Tingana Ecological Reserve
– Rapel at the Pucayaquillo waterfall
– Bike riding
– Visit of native communities
Gastronomy
Typical regional dishes include juane de arroz, inchicapi, avispa juane, tacacho con cecina, regional chaufa and chontajuane.
Festivals and Events
Carnaval Riojano (Feb-Mar) San Juan Festival (24-Jun) Orchid Festival (Oct-Nov).