Mayo River, San Martin

This is a well-loved, half-day excursion from Tarapoto.

The entry point is at the small riverside village of Churuyacu, a 45-minute drive along the main road towards Moyobamba

The rapids are Level II - III year round, so good for beginners, and it is also deep enough at a couple of points to jump out of the boat and float downstream. 

The 'Tarzan rope' into the Mayo River.

The scenery in the valley is beautiful, being a mix of high jungle and agricultural land, with plenty of birdlife in evidence. 

15 minutes from the exit point - the village of Maceda - there is a riverside beach, where there is a rope swing (‘soga de Tarzan’) into the river, tied to an overhanging tree, and a couple of swings (also hanging from trees). 


What our clients say about Mayo River Rafting:

It was great!! The whole group loved it!

There was one additional person. So we had a perfect 6 people on the raft.

[Weather] was perfect. Sun came out about halfway through
— Tyler Thompson & Friends - USA, Israel & Spain
We had a fantastic time rafting! It was so fun. We loved the stop at the beach and trying the snake-alcohol.

Thanks again for the memorable adventure!
— Madison Giesbrecht & Sisters - Barry's Bay, ON