San Martin
Region in Peru
San Martín is a region in northern Peru characterized by Amazon rainforest. Lively Tarapoto, the region’s largest city, lies amid cloud forest in the north. Nearby are jungle waterfalls like Ahuashiyacu and Shapaja, and clear lakes like Lago Lindo...
Capital: Moyobamba
Population: 813,381 (2017)
Area: 19,789 mi²
University: National University of San Martin
Highest elevation: 3,080 m (10,100 ft)
Area code: 042
Poverty rate: 62.4%