Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

Discover the folkloric capital of the Peruvian Amazon in the lovely town of Lamas and explore its medieval castle, its colorful Main Square and its friendly local community.

This tour will take you to know the tourist attractions of this fantastic place located in the amazing Peruvian jungle, in the province of San Martin.

The incredible jungle of Tarapoto will surprise you.

What's Included

Pick up & Drop off from selected hotels
Professional Guide
Museums tickets
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Tarapoto to go towards Lamas located 12 miles by road. This lovely place is situated between 310 and 920 meters above sea level and that’s why it is known as the City with three natural floors. Also, it is surrounded by the Cordillera Azul national park. Upon arrival, you will take a tour around the Plaza Mayor of Lamas to appreciate different statues that represent the local customs and lifestyle. The City Hall and main Church are located around this small, but lovely square.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You can visit the Museo Chanka y de la Diversidad Lamista (optional) on the way to Castillo de Lamas. This museum will show you the culture, history, myths and stories about Lamas.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Explore the medieval Castillo de Lamas that belongs to the Italian businessman Nicola Felice, who fall in love of the city so he had built this castle as his home in 2005. With the past of the years, he decided to share this place with the local people and tourists. The Castle of Lamas was built on a hill with beautiful views to the Peruvian Amazon. Once upon inside the castle you will make a walking tour looking the regional and mythology art, as well as admire amazing murals from the local artist Geens Archentti.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The tour to Lamas continues to the neighborhood of Huayco, an ethnic Quechua speaking community that keeps the same ancestral customs. This is a special place because its inhabitants wear handmade colorful clothes and their have mud homes without windows cause they believe evil spirits enter through them. At the end of the tour, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 3 years and younger are complimentary
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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