Activities in Northern Highlands
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Takiwasi Centre
Brujos play a pivotal role in the pueblos of the jungle. A few kilometers north of Tarapoto, in a small jungle village, you'll find the Takiwasi Centre . Started in the early 1990s by French physician Jacques Mabit, this rehabilitation and detox center combines traditional Amazonian medicines and plants, as used by brujos or curanderos (healers), with a tailored combination of psychotherapy.
This treatment is not for the fainthearted: intense 'vomit therapy' and ayahuasca (hallucinogenic brew made from jungle vines), are used as part of the healing process. Rehabilitation programs run for nine months and cost around USaround S/500, though no one is turned away for lack of…
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Los Chancas Expeditions
River running on the Río Mayo, 30km from Tarapoto, and on the lower Río Huallaga is offered from June to November. The shorter trips are mainly class II and III white water, while longer trips (up to six days, from July to October only) ride out class III and class IV rapids. Rafting trips to the class III rapids of the upper Mayo, 100km from Tarapoto, are also possible. Inflatable kayaks are available for rent for a half/full day.
Check with Los Chancas Expeditions, the local river-running specialists.
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International Language Center
In addition to Spanish lessons for S15 per hour, the friendly owners here (who speak perfect English) freely dole out tourist information and often have paid positions for English teachers. They have luggage storage if you need to stow your bags for a day or two.
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Complejo Recreativo
The Complejo Recreativo is opposite the main bath complex that has swimming pools, a children’s playground and ‘waterslides of the Incas,’ which are a big hit with kids.
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Selva Mayo
Books day tours and longer excursions to local lakes and waterfalls and cultural trips to experience ayahuasca rituals and medicinal plant demonstrations.
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Chachapoyas Tours
These guys get rave reviews for their day tours of the area. The company also organizes multiday treks and has some English-speaking guides.
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Hogar de Cristo
Hogar de Cristo is a charity that is always looking for volunteers to help with its various programs for street children.
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Quiquiriqui Tours
A full-service travel and tour agency that books flights, offers information on and arranges tours to local sites.
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Turismo Explorer
This company has a great reputation and specializes in multiday treks. It has guides who speak excellent English.
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