Elevation Min.: 623 fasl (190 masl) (Pelejo)
Useful information for travelers
Tarapoto
Max.: 14,764 fasl (4,500 masl) (Western Mountain Range)
Temperature Max.: 86 °F (30 °C) / Min.: 72 °F (22 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Wear cotton clothing, sports shoes, a cap, sunscreen, repellent, and sunglasses.
Avoid taking motorcycle taxis without license plate or registration number.
Visit only those places listed on maps of tourist destinations in the region.
Go on excursions only along recommended tourist routes, signposted and suggested by formal travel and tourism agencies.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, and phone number.
Exchange money or withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers. Keep your original IDs, valuables, and credit cards that you will not use on excursions in custody or in your lodging’s safe.
During the rainy season (December to March) Get information in advance about the state of the roads and access paths to tourist attractions.
Remember to wear a waterproof poncho or jacket, sports shoes, rubber boots, and photo gear protectors.