Tarapoto District, Administrative district in San Martín Province, Peru.
The district spans 67.81 square kilometers of tropical terrain at 333 meters elevation, containing both urban areas and natural landscapes.
The district emerged from settlements near the Mayo and Cumbaza Rivers, where indigenous groups established communities before Spanish colonization.
Local restaurants serve traditional Amazonian dishes like juane, made with rice, chicken, and eggs wrapped in bijao leaves.
The district connects to Lima through the Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, offering regular flights and extensive bus services.
The district records temperatures reaching 40.0°C in February, while receiving 1,377 millimeters of annual rainfall in its tropical climate.
Location: San Martín Province
Capital city: Tarapoto
Elevation above the sea: 333 m
Shares border with: La Banda de Shilcayo District, Juan Guerra District, Morales District, San Antonio District
GPS coordinates: -6.49414,-76.36967
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:01
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