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Tarapoto
City in San Martín, Peru
Overview
Tarapoto, set in the lush San Martín region of northeast Peru, is a gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Known for its lively markets, friendly locals, and easy access to waterfalls and nature reserves, the city balances modern amenities with a tropical lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
San Martín
Population
240,453
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-6.50°, -76.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$560
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$280
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1115 mm
Internet Speed
119 Mbps
Upload
161 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
12
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TPP
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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