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Tarapoto, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Tarapoto is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tarapoto
Tarapoto, founded in 1782 as Santa Cruz de los Motilones de Tarapoto, is a commercial hub town in the San Martín Province of the Department of San Martín of northern Peru. It is an hour by plane from Lima, in the high jungle plateau to the east of what is known as the selva baja. Although Moyobamba is the capital of the region, Tarapoto is the region's largest city and is linked to the Upper Amazon and the historic city of Yurimaguas by a relatively well-maintained transandean highway, paved in 2008–9.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5014°, -76.3656° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tarapoto
Tarapoto is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Tarapoto
Tarapoto has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5014°N, 76.3656°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Tarapoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in June to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (3.3").
Schools in Tarapoto
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Edutec | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Amazonico | — | — | — | — |
| Hipolito Unanue | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ciencias | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Lucas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose De San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Idat-tarapoto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0655 Jose E. Celis Bardales | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ofelia Velasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Universo Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Edutec-instituto De Formacion Empresarial | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Gran Elite | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Mundo Magico | — | — | — | — |
| Blaise Pascal | — | — | — | — |
| 0620 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Jimenez Pimentel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0017 Julio Mario Ruiz Zamora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 94 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen Dolorosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 528 | — | — | — | — |
| Nor Oriental De La Selva | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Aplicacion Ispp - Tarapoto | — | — | — | — |
| Cepeban | — | — | — | — |
| Tarapoto | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Ciro Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 26 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0750 Elsa Perea Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 19 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio De Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Chuquisengo Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0620 Aplicacion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Mateo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 0002 Rehabilitacion Y Educacion Del Ciego | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Mi Universo Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristina Garcia Blanco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tarapoto
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Moyobamba | amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica | AAC+ 144 kbps | |
| Radio Karicia | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio San Martín | local news | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Tarapoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Chanka | ||||
| Museo de Ayahusca |
Libraries in Tarapoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tarapoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos El Platanito | |||||
| Mercado de Lamas | |||||
| Mercado de Tarapoto | |||||
| Mercado El Huaico | |||||
| Mercado Modelo 3 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de la Banda de Shilcayo | |||||
| Mercado nº2 | |||||
| Mercado Santa Anita |
Hotels in Tarapoto
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarapoto
33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarapoto
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tarapoto
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tarapoto
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tarapoto
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tarapoto
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tarapoto
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarapoto
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarapoto
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tarapoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tarapoto
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | TPP | Medium Airport |
| Juanjui Airport | JJI | Medium Airport |
| Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport | YMS | Medium Airport |
| Alao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chazuta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huallaga Airport | BLP | Small Airport |
| Lamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Moyobamba Airport | MBP | Small Airport |
| Picota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pucacaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José de Sisa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saposoa Airport | SQU | Small Airport |
| Shapaja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tarapoto
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Serpost | |
| Serpost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarapoto
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla san Gabriel de la Dolorosa | |
| Church of Jesus of the Latter-Day Saints | |
| Church of Jesus of the Latter-Day Saints | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz: El Triunfo de la Santísima Cruz | |
| LDS Church |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the weather like in Tarapoto?
Tarapoto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.