Tarapoto Attractions
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Famous for the taraputo palm tree that grows in the rich agricultural areas around Tarapoto, this city is reinventing itself as a tourist destination. Just a short flight from Lima, Tarapoto with its 94,000 inhabitants has much to offer the traveler. Cloud forests, waterfalls, and unique jungle flora and fauna including the elusive Cock of the Rock bird are easily accessible via day trips.
Tarapoto was formerly the center of Peru's illicit drug trade, however, efforts in the mid 1980's have cleaned up this problem and the city is now safe for travelers.
Tarapoto was formerly the center of Peru's illicit drug trade, however, efforts in the mid 1980's have cleaned up this problem and the city is now safe for travelers.
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