Professional School of Tourism and Hotel Management/

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BUSINESS STUDIES FACULTY

Professional School of Tourism and Hotel Management

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SAN MARTIN REGION

Presented By                :

ACUÑA SANCHEZ, Leslie Estefanny

DULANTO MORALES, Miguel Alexander

ROJAS DE LA ROSA, Luiggi Aldair

Course                        :

                        English Conversation

Course Teacher                :

Lic. Delman Yoplack Zumaeta

Cycle                                :

IX

Huacho – Perú

2016

SAN MARTÍN

Beaches and mangroves

It has waterfalls, orchids and butterflies, and is characterised by florid landscapes and a tropical environment. The Abiseo river (declared a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site) and Cordillera Azul (Blue Range) National Parks are sanctuaries for endangered species. Its lakes, like Lake Lindo (Beautiful Lake) and Lake Azul (Blue Lake), have crystal-clear water, and there are towns and cities surrounded by vegetation, such as Lamas, Rioja, Moyobamba and Tarapoto.

Its archaeological sites are not well known, for example the citadel of Gran Pajatén.

Location        :        north-east Peru. It has varied geography including fertile valleys, hilly terrain, Andean plateaux and a small, low jungle area.

Size        :        51,253 km2 (19,789 sq.miles).

1. HISTORY

Tumbes was a populated region well before the Inca empire by large groups of people engaged in agriculture, hunting and trade.

One of these was the Tumpis, regarded by tradition as the greatest navigators of the Peruvian coast. They excelled in the carving of shells shells tips, leg donkey (Concha Peruvian barnacles) and other mollusks.

Later, the area was incorporated into the domain of the great Chimu. During Inca times, and especially in the government of Inca Pachacutec, the Incas extended their dominions until Tumbes.

At the time of the Incas Tumbes played an important role in the political destinies of Tahuantisuyo where Pachacutec subjected it to their rule and after the year 1400, addressed to Puno islands and was Huayna Capac who became an operations center where he came with his army to dominate the puneños. For this reason the monarch gave greater importance to Tumbes and ordered to build roads, houses, palaces and temples.

In 1532 the first Spaniards arrived to Peru through the port the Firewood led by Francisco Pizarro.

Tumbes is the first city liberated from Spanish rule, proclaiming its independence on January 7, 1821. The fighting spirit and Patriot tumbesinos became clear once again during the conflict in 1941 against Ecuador.

Tumbes was elevated in 1942 to the category of department in recognition of its support for the Peruvian victory against the Ecuadorians.

1. USEFUL INFORMATION

1. WEATHER

Hot and humid, with heavy rains between December and March.

Maximum Temperature        :        34° C

Minimum Temperature        :        19° C

1. HOW TO GET THERE

By Air        :        There are regular flights to the city of Tarapoto from Lima (1 hour) and from Iquitos (45 minutes). The region has an air-taxi service.

By Land        :        

Lima-Chiclayo-Olmos-Bagua-Rioja-Moyobamba-Tarapoto: 1,445 Km

on the Panamericana Norte, Fernando Belaunde Terry or Marginal de la Selva highways

(28 hours by bus)

Lima-Pacasmayo-Cajamarca-Balsas-Leimebamba-turning at Chachapoyas Pedro Ruiz: 1,547 Km on the Panamericana Norte and Fernando Belaunde Terry highways

(28 hours by car)

Lima-Huánuco-Tingo María-Tocache- Juanjuí-Tarapoto: 1,020 Km on the Central, Fernando Belaunde Terry or Marginal de la Selva highways

(20 hours by car)

By River        :        Iquitos–Yurimaguas: on the Amazon, Marañón and Huallaga rivers, continuing to Tarapoto on the highway that goes to Yurimaguas (136 Km).

1. DISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF TUMBES

Bellavista        :        214 Km / 4 hours

(Bellavista Province)

San José de Sisa        :        149 Km / 4 hours

(El Dorado Province)

Saposoa        :        254 Km / 4 hours and 40 minutes

(Huallaga Province)

Lamas        :        116 Km / 2 hours

(Lamas Province)

Juanjuí        :        254 Km / 5 hours

(Mariscal Cáceres Province)

Picota        :        176 Km / 3 hours and 40 minutes

(Picota Province)

Rioja        :        24 Km / 25 minutes

(Rioja Province)

Tarapoto        :        116 Km / 1 hour and 30 minutes

(San Martín Province)

Tocache Nuevo        :        427 Km / 9 hours and 30 minutes

(Tocache Province)

1. ALTITUDE

Lowest        :        190 masl (Pelejo)

Highest        :        3,080 masl (Agua Blanca)

1. HOW LONG TO STAY

In a single day, visitors can see the city and the attractions nearby. 4 days are needed to appreciate the impressive scenery and enjoy the nature.

Routes: From Moyobamba

½ DAY

• City centre, garden centre and surrounding areas / 4 hours.
• San Mateo Hot Springs 4 Km / 5 minutes.
• Rioja 24 Km / 30 minutes.
• Gera Waterfalls 20 Km / 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Cueva del Diamante (Diamond Cave) 82 Km / 1 hour 5 minutes.

1 DAY

• Tarapoto 116 Km / 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Renacal del Avisado Aguajales (Swamps) 20 Km / 45 minutes, followed by 1 hour by boat.

Routes: From Tarapoto

1/2 DAY

• City centre, and surrounding areas / 4 hours.
• Polish Petroglyphs 8.5 Km / 20 minutes.
• Ahuashiyaku Waterfalls 14 Km / 30 minutes.
• Cacique de Kanchiskucha Baths 14 Km / 40 minutes.
• Tirayaku Waterfalls 30 Km / 1 hour.
• Lamas 22 Km / 30 minutes.

1 DAY

• Carpishoyaku Waterfalls 36 Km / 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon) 53 Km / 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Lindo (Beautiful) Lake 20 minutes (from Laguna Azul).
• Paucaryacu Hot Springs 36 Km / 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Rafting on the Mayo and Huallaga Rivers / various routes and durations.
• Carpishoyaku Waterfalls and San José Hot Springs 36 Km / 1 hour 20 minutes.

2 DAYS

Río Abiseo National Park 132 Km to Juanjuí / 5 hours, followed by 3 hours and 30 minutes by boat.

1. ATTRACTIONS

1. Main Square (San Martín)

Visiting Hours        :        All day and night.

Location                 :        City centre.

The main attraction is a fountain with three waterfalls decorated with statues representing the beautiful women of the jungle.

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