Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto
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- duration 1 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-41548
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- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends San Martin, Peru
- Half day tour to the town of Lamas from the city of Tarapoto
- Learn about the local history from a professional guide
- Get to know a medieval castle located on the top of a hill
- Visit the friendly community of Huayco
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Pick up and drop off to the hotel located in the city of Tarapoto
- Professional tour guide in Spanish
- Ticket entrance to the Castillo de Lamas
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ticket entrance to the Chanka Museum (7 soles per person)
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 01 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 June 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceTown of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Town of Lamas Tour from Tarapoto tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.
