St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba, Catholic cathedral in Moyobamba, Peru.

St. James Cathedral sits on the north side of the Plaza de Armas, forming a prominent landmark in Moyobamba's center. The building rises above surrounding structures and anchors the plaza with its religious presence.

The original structure once stood in a northeast location until an earthquake forced its relocation to the current site. A Sacred Heart monument was later built at the former location to commemorate this displacement.

The cathedral serves as the spiritual center where local residents gather for Mass and religious celebrations throughout the year. The plaza in front of it becomes a gathering space for processions and religious events that mark the community's faith traditions.

The cathedral sits centrally at the Plaza de Armas and is easily reached on foot from most parts of the downtown area. Visitors should keep in mind that religious ceremonies happen at set times and may limit access to certain areas.

Under the main altar rest the remains of Blessed José Polo Benito, brought from Toledo, Spain. The 29 May 1990 earthquake destroyed the cathedral and the prelature house; only the chapel holding the tomb of Monsignor Elorza stayed standing, and when the cathedral was rebuilt in 1998 that chapel remained as a separate building.