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1537
Conquest in San Martin
It began with the entry of the Spaniards in 1537, by the north of our region from Chachapoyas to Moyabamba. It was Hernando de Alvarado with the support of Cacique Huamán, who managed to dominate the natives of the area. Alonso de Mecadillo burst through this valley heading towards the mountains of Aypena, passed to the Marañón and to Amazonas, arriving at the native town of Machifalo, where he found gold and wealth.
His passage through San Martin was a horror, destruction and death. -
It was founded
The city of Tarapoto was founded on August 20, 1782, under the jurisdiction of the Curate of Lamas. -
Belongs to San Martín
Since September 14, 1906, the city is part of the department of San Martín. -
Park "SUCHICHE"
The park is located a few blocks from the Tarapoto square, there is a Capirona wood tree that was planted in 1974 by the inhabitants who still keep it in the center of the park. There is a pool with a statue placed in 1960 in honor of the Corporal Mr. Alberto Leveau García -
Economy
In 2008, commercial activity in the city of Tarapoto increased by 8% for better development in the city. -
Tarapoto today
it is one of the main tourist and commercial centers of the Peruvian Amazon. It currently has a population of 800,000 inhabitants, being the most populated city of the department of San Martín, the twentieth of Peru and the third largest Amazonian city -
The waterfall of Ahuashiyacu
The waterfall of Ahuashiyacu is a waterfall, this tourist place is one of the most visited today.
