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La Tingana Refugio Natural

54 Reviews

#1 of 12 things to do in Moyobamba

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Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks

Puerto La Boca del rio Huascayacu, Moyobamba, Peru

+51 42 782679

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“Peaceful!”

Great experience! I came from Lima and only had 6 days left to explore the jungle, and while its... read more

Reviewed 11 December 2016

Peter H

“Well worth a visit”

Was recommended to visit by a friend. Definitely worth it. We were collected at 5.30 for a 45... read more

Reviewed 15 September 2016

Kerry J

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54 reviews

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Very good14%
Average1%
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“hammocks” (5 reviews)

“jungle” (3 reviews)

“chocolate” (2 reviews)

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Puerto La Boca del rio Huascayacu, Moyobamba, Peru

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Peter H

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Reviewed 11 December 2016

Peaceful!

Great experience! I came from Lima and only had 6 days left to explore the jungle, and while its not super super jungle, its close. The canoe trip into one of the small canals was incredible, we had to dodge a ton of fallen trees...More

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Kerry J

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Reviewed 15 September 2016 via mobile

Well worth a visit

Was recommended to visit by a friend. Definitely worth it. We were collected at 5.30 for a 45 minute taxi ride to be dropped off for our boat. An hour later we were at Tingana. All I can say was wow. The noise of the...More

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PatKong

Snohomish, Washington

254

Reviewed 28 August 2016

Peaceful, beautiful, friendly

Tingana is a place for someone who is not afraid of a few bugs and mosquitos, nor using eco toilets and getting along without running water, Our family found a peaceful adventure with the lovely people of La Tingana Refugio. This is a very dedicated...More

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123Familytraveller

Brisbane, Australia

5576

Reviewed 15 July 2016

Tingana - a nice diversion but not one of the top experiences in Peru

If you happen to be staying in Moyobamba, this is a nice day-trip, depending on the time of year and consequently the water levels. I wouldn't necessarily recommend going out of your way to see it, as there are other places in Peru with greater...More

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Anandamai

Cusco, Peru

Reviewed 23 June 2016

What a great day

My grandson loved the trip as he saw turtles and monkeys plus many birds. We enjoyed it as well as the attention was very personal and our guide, who is part of the native community who offers the day trip down the river, was very...More

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RichardBar

Lima, Peru

5037

Reviewed 24 March 2016

¡Paradise!

Another amazing time in Tingana. It was an spectacular journey, knowing more about of Tingana Nature Reserve. From my last visit to this Reserve, it improved so much with new implementations and more things to do. This time my friends and I had an amazing...More

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T H

Moyobamba, Peru

Reviewed 4 November 2015

Great nature reserve close to Moyobamba

I have visited Tingana three times and I have had a great time every time. You need to wake up early and get to the river port around sunrise, where you then are taken by boat to Tingana. Once there you switch to a small...More

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Michellejlkjasf

Lima, Lima, Peru

5913

Reviewed 15 October 2015

Amazing

What an amazing tour and well worth the price. It is expensive, but once you are there you wont mind the price youve paid, because you know the money is going to a good cause, keeping nature alive and well kept. It is a bit...More

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BelTiti

Brussels, Belgium

6945

Reviewed 4 November 2014

Natural paradise close by Moyobamba

If you don't have the time to go deep into the Amazon basin, this is the place for you to still enjoy the jungle of the Amazon an hour away from Moyobamba down the Rio Mayo. You can either spend the day at the reserve...More

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Limonade17

Nuremberg, Germany

7370

Reviewed 10 February 2014

Wild life observation in rain forest natural park

La Tingana is a unique experience. It is a protected area of rain forest in the Alto Mayo coffee region. When you are in Moyobamba, you can book a trip through your hotel or a local tour operator. You get up early, best departure time...More