Moyobamba
Orchid city

Moyobamba is the capital of the San Martín region and most famous for orchids. There are several fantastic orchid gardens in town. The most famous are the San Francisco Botanical Gardens.
Moyobamba is also your base for visiting wildlife in Tingana Nature Preserve and Morro de Calzada.
The source of the Tio Yacu
Just 45 min west of Moyobamba is Centro Turistico Naciente del Río Tio Yacu. These are clear, cold springs that form the beginnings of the river Tio Yacu.
Transport
Moyobamba is just over two hours’ drive northwest of Tarapoto, which is the closest airport.