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Foundation
It was founded on August 20, 1782 by the Spanish bishop Baltasar Jaime Martínez Compañón. Being established in the valleys of the rivers Mayo and Cumbaza in the department of St Martin -
Tarapoto is part of the department of San Martín
Since September 14, 1906, the city of Tarapoto is part of the Department of San Martin -
CARNIVAL OF LAMAS
In the people of Muds the young persons dance the changanakuy during the carnival holiday. Changanakuy means duel with the legs or pierneo, that is to say, the dance that men and young women realize showing his force and his aptitude to begin relations of pair -
SAINT JOHN FESTIVITY
It is one of the largest festivals celebrated by the entire population of the Peruvian jungle. It symbolizes the purification of water and the joy of the tones of nature. During the day, June 23 and 24, the villagers are dedicated to reflection, but also to the merrymaking and joy that inspire feelings of brotherhood and union between jungle. -
Development
This one region has the best economic perspectives. The businessmen of the different items, must take advantage of these circumstances to improve his business and especially bet for the sustainable development. There has just be constructed a bigger fluvial great and modern . -
Nowadays
Nowadays Tarapoto is more modern but even they continue with their customs. The sight is very beautiful and the centers are developed
