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Mount Vernon (Washington)

Mount Vernon is the county seat of Skagit County a city in the North Cascades region of Washington State. In 1998 Mount Vernon was rated the #1 "Best Small City in America" by the New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities.

Get in
Mount Vernon is on western Washington's main north-south transportation route, Interstate 5, where the major east-west highway SR 536 intersects.

By car
The easiest and most common way to get to Mount Vernon is via Interstate 5 (or "I-5"), which passes through the city. I-5 gives access from Bellingham and Vancouver, British Columbia to the north, and from Seattle to the south. SR 536 gives access (via SR 20) from Anacortes and Whidbey Island to the west.

By train

 * Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene.  No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach.  Connections from the Empire Builder from Chicago can be made in Everett and from the Coast Starlight coming from Los Angeles can be made in Seattle.
 * Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene.  No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach.  Connections from the Empire Builder from Chicago can be made in Everett and from the Coast Starlight coming from Los Angeles can be made in Seattle.

By bus
Skagit Station is also the bus station for Skagit Transit, Island Transit & Greyhound on 105 E Kincaid St in the eastern edge of downtown Mt Vernon, behind the county jail and next to I-5 at Exit #226:
 * public transportation in and around Mt Vernon, Burlington, Sedro Valley, Anacortes, and other areas in Skagit County.
 * 40X connects Mount Vernon with March's Point Park & Ride. At March's Point P&R, riders can connect with Island Transit bus route 411W to Oak Harbor in Whidbey Island and Skagit Transit bus route 410 to the Anacortes-San Juan Ferry via Anacortes
 * 80X connects Mount Vernon with Bellingham, Alger and Chuckanut P&R. Route operated by Skagit Transit and Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA)
 * 90X connects Chuckanut P&R, Mount Vernon and S Mt Vernon P&R, with Everett, where transfers are possible with Sound Transit (510) for travel to downtown Seattle.
 * 615 Mount Vernon, La Conner, and March's P&R in Anacortes.

Get around
Due to the size of the city, it is easy to travel by bike.

By public transit

 * Bus route 411C operates daily between Mount Vernon and Camano Island.
 * Bus route 411C operates daily between Mount Vernon and Camano Island.
 * Bus route 411C operates daily between Mount Vernon and Camano Island.

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Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria is the westernmost town in the Blue Mountains. It sits west of Blackheath (a regional centre) and east of the Mt Victoria Pass.

Understand
Located 120 km from Sydney and 1043 metres above sea-level.

By car
Mount Victoria is on the Great Western Highway, about after Blackheath. It takes approximately 2 hours from Sydney, depending on which road you take, and the traffic conditions. You can reach Mount Victoria from the city by either the Great Western Highway, or by taking Bells Line of Road, then turning south at the Darling Causeway. Mount Victoria is also only fifteen minutes' drive from Lithgow to the west. Great Western Hwy is shorter from most of Sydney and getting to the start of it is faster, but it winds its way through several mountain towns, while Bells Line of Rd takes longer to get to (termini is in Richmond), but once you're on the road, it is a relatively quick journey albeit with quite the bends.

By train
Trains service around every hour on the Blue Mountains Line, which is part of Sydney's Intercity rail network. The station is on Station Street, from there it is a short uphill walk to the main shops and highway. A PDF copy of the timetable can be found on TfNSW's website.

By bus
There are two buses per day on weekdays from Katoomba to Mount Victoria. Buses depart from the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba and arrive at the Great Western Highway in Mount Victoria.

See
There are many lovely walks and climbs around the village with stunning views over the valleys. These can be accessed from Mount Piddington Road, Victoria Street and Grandview Street.

Do

Mount Victoria has many bushwalking tracks, horse riding facilities plus many well-known abseiling and rock climbing locations.

Buy
The village of Mount Victoria has several specialty gift and antique shops along Station Street and along the Great Western Highway.

Eat

 * The Bay Tree Inn sits in the midst of the Station Street shopfronts, and is open for lunch or dinner. +61 2 4787-1275.
 * Deli-n-More on Station Street features coffee, light meals such as croissants and is also a providore for deli-style cheeses, meats and local products. +61 2 4787-1157.
 * Mount Victoria General Store has a solid range of groceries and newspapers, and makes fresh in-house sushi as well as takeaway coffee. +61 2 4787-1231.
 * Mount Victoria General Store has a solid range of groceries and newspapers, and makes fresh in-house sushi as well as takeaway coffee. +61 2 4787-1231.

Additionally, the Caltex service station at the top of Victoria Pass is open 24/7 and has hot & cold meals and snacks.

Drink

 * The Hotel Imperial has a comfortable bar and bistro with an outdoor garden featuring views to Mount Wilson. They also have a comprehensive bottle shop for takeaway. +61 2 4787-1878.

Sleep
Mount Victoria has many guesthouses, private hotels and holiday accommodation:

 * The Imperial Hotel is at the corner of Station Street and the Great Western Highway and features 26 rooms, from singles to family suites to a luxury period-decor spa suite. +61 2 4787-1878.
 * Mount Victoria Motor Inn is on Station Street next to the Imperial Hotel and features all ground-floor self-contained units . +61 2 4787-1320.
 * The Imperial Hotel is at the corner of Station Street and the Great Western Highway and features 26 rooms, from singles to family suites to a luxury period-decor spa suite. +61 2 4787-1878.
 * Mount Victoria Motor Inn is on Station Street next to the Imperial Hotel and features all ground-floor self-contained units . +61 2 4787-1320.

There are also a number of privately owned and operated guest cottages in the area.

Go next
The historic Jenolan Caves are only 55 km from the village, and the Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, the Scenic Railway and the Zig Zag Railway are all within a short drive. Travelling west from Mount Victoria you descent to the Western Plains, Lithgow and Bathurst

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Wollumbin National Park

Wollumbin National Park is in the Tweed Coast Hinterland on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

Understand
A sunrise hike to the top of Mt. Warning, the world's largest extinct shield volcano, rewards the visitor with a view of the first rays of sunlight to hit the Australian mainland. Mt Warning and the surrounding rainforest starred as the feature location of the animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992).

History
The name Mt Warning was given by Captain Cook in May 1770 during his voyage up the east coast of Australia - as a landmark to warn of the reefs that lie to the north. To the local Aboriginal Bundjalung community it is known as Wollumbin. Wollumbin National Park includes the former Mount Warning National Park (the parks were combined in August 2009). Under Bundjalung traditional law, only certain people can climb Wollumbin, so consider choosing to respect their wishes before you climb. The NSW government acknowledges and publishes the tribal concerns at the beginning of the track but does not ban climbing.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in
Take the Pacific Motorway to Murwillumbah. Kyogle Road runs west for 12 km to Mount Warning Road. The park entrance is 6 km.

Fees and permits
No fees or permits are required.

See
The base of Mt. Warning is a lush rainforest reaching up to the cliff-like rim of the crater. The park contains sub-tropical flora and fauna including numerous tropical birds and occasional sightings of the pademelon wallaby.

Do

 * The hike to the summit is 2 hours up and 2 hours back. The track is a steep 9-km return trip, with a challenging rock scramble with a chain at the end.

Drink
Water, water and water. Take at least 2 litres of water.

Sleep
No camping is allowed inside the park.

Go next

 * Gold Coast

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Mount Washington (Massachusetts)

Mount Washington is a tiny town in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. It is at the southwest corner of the state, the only Massachusetts town to border both New York and Connecticut. It is somewhat isolated — all the roads are back roads — and has a cluster of state parks with beautiful scenery. While it's well worth visiting Mt. Washington, Massachusetts, you won't be able to climb to the top of Mt. Washington with your car there: That Mt. Washington is in New Hampshire.

Get in
You will need a car to get in, unless you are a really good cyclist.

By car
From Interstate 90 (Mass. Turnpike), take Exit 2 in Lee. Route 102 west for 4.7 miles to Stockbridge. Turn left and take Route 7 south for 7.7 miles through Great Barrington. Turn right and follow Route 23 west for 4.9 miles to South Egremont. Turn left onto Route 41 south, then take immediate right onto Mount Washington Road. Continue for 8.8 miles (becomes East St.).

Connect
There is no to very poor connectivity in Mount Washington for all wireless devices, so don't count on using online maps to get around, and if you are not at least somewhat familiar with the area, bring a good paper map.

Go next
Great Barrington is not too far away, and a pleasant place to take a walk and have a meal. Take State Route 23 East. To get to the center of town, turn left onto Federal Route 7 North when you get to the junction.

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Mount Washington State Park

Mount Washington State Park is in New Hampshire, United States of America. It is a 59-acre (23-hectare) park at the summit of Mount Washington, the tallest mountain peak in the entire northeast. It is surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest.

Understand
Mount Washington has an elevation of 6,288 feet (1916 m) and is home of the Mount Washington Observatory which is manned year round. The mountain is home to some of the most extreme weather anywhere, and the record for highest measured land-based windspeed was recorded here in 1934 (231 mph). The weather at the top of the mountain is similar to that in Siberia, and winter temperatures can be as low as -47°F (-44°C).

The Mount Washington State Park is closed from mid-October to mid-May. There is no shelter or facilities for hikers at the summit once the park has closed.

History
The first recorded climb of the mountain was in 1642. The mountain really took off as a tourist destination in the 19th century when bridle paths were first cut on the mountain (which ended up becoming the Mount Washington Auto Road). Construction of summit buildings, Carriage Road, and the Cog Railway all began in the 1850s. In 1908 a fire destroyed everything on the summit except Tip Top House.

Landscape
Mount Washington is the central, highest summit of an alpine mountain massif called the Presidential Range where many peaks are named after former U.S. presidents. Other high peaks -- Mounts Clay, Jefferson, Adams and Madison -- the Northern Presidentials arc to the north and northeast. Massive Chandler Ridge heads ENE over secondary summits before descending to the valley of the Peabody River. An automobile road ascends this ridge. Great Gulf -- a large glacial cirque -- lies between Chandler Ridge and the Northern Presidentials.

East of the peak are two more cirques, Tuckermans's Ravine famous for spring skiing, and steeper Huntington Ravine attracting rock climbers in summer and ice climbers in winter, however these face away from the summit and are not visible from it. Distant views extend east across the Carter Range to the lowlands of southern Maine. At night, light from Portland and other coastal cities may be visible, but the Atlantic Ocean is just over the horizon.

South of the peak is a plateau above 5,000 ft (1,500 m) named Bigelow Lawn. Beyond there are two major ridges. The higher ridge -- Southern Presidentials -- heads SW along a series of minor alpine peaks mostly named after presidents to Crawford Notch. Montalban Ridge heads south and rapidly drops below treeline beyond prominent Boott Spur. Oakes Gulf separates the two southern ridges.

Many other peaks of the White Mountains, especially the Franconia Range lie to the SW. Vermont's Green Mountains and New York's Adirondacks are to the west.

Flora and fauna
The park is in the alpine zone, approximately 1,500 feet (500 m) above treeline. Flora is limited to lichens, grass and alpine herbs, including a dwarf variety of cranberry. About 1/2 mile (1 km) east of the park and some 1,000 ft (300 m) lower, Alpine Gardens occupies a small plateau area at the head of ancient glacial cirques. Alpine Gardens are known for abundant alpine herbs and grasses, and for displays of flowers in late spring-early summer. The Alpine is to be protected so it can flourish properly, and it is encouraged for hikers to watch their steps not to crush them.

Homo sapiens touristicus is by far the most abundant fauna, but limited numbers of birds and insects inhabit the alpine zone in the warmest months.

Climate
Mount Washington has earned the title of "Home to the Worst Weather in the World". It's also great place to study weather and the meteorologists at Mount Washington Observatory do that year round at the summit. It is important that you, too, are aware of conditions and forecasts as they can change very quickly here.

By car

 * Directions to the Auto Road:
 * From Boston, and southern New England: Follow Interstate 95 North to the Spaulding Turnpike in Portsmouth, NH to Rt. 16 North. Follow through North Conway, NH towards Glen, NH, and then follow Rt. 16 North through Pinkham Notch. The Mount Washington Auto Road is approximately 2 miles north of Wildcat Ski Area.
 * From west of Boston, Nashua and Manchester, NH: Follow Interstate 93 North through Franconia Notch to Exit 35, Rt. 3 North. Follow Rt. 3 through Twin Mountain, NH. Then take Rt. 115 to Rt. 2 in Jefferson, NH, follow Rt. 2 East to Rt. 16 and then follow Rt. 16 eight miles south out of Gorham, NH to the Mount Washington Auto Road.
 * From Western New England, Mid-Atlantic States and Montreal: Follow Interstate 91 to US 302 East to Rt. 3 North to Rt. 115 North Rt. 2 East to Rt. 16 South. The Mount Washington Auto Road is on Rt. 16, 8 miles south of Gorham, NH.
 * From Western New England, Mid-Atlantic States and Montreal: Follow Interstate 91 to US 302 East to Rt. 3 North to Rt. 115 North Rt. 2 East to Rt. 16 South. The Mount Washington Auto Road is on Rt. 16, 8 miles south of Gorham, NH.

By foot
There are at least 15 trails up the mountain, including the Appalachian Trail which follows the crest of the Presidential Range. The most popular route is a path known as the Tuckerman's Ravine Trail.

By shuttle
If you don't want to hike back down the mountain, there is a shuttle service available. However, room is not always guaranteed, so do not assume there will be room on the shuttle and be prepared to hike down if needed! However, most tourists who drive up on their own will be willing to take down a visibly exhausted hiker.

By air
After flying you would need to rent a car. Logan International Airport in Boston is a 3½ hour drive. The Jetport in Portland, Maine is a 1½ hour drive. Manchester Airport in Manchester, NH is 2½ hours away.

Fees and permits
There is a fee to use the Mount Washington Auto Road.
 * Car and driver: $20 (including a bumper sticker and audio tour on CD or cassette in English, French or German)
 * Motorcycle and Operator: $12
 * Each additional adult: $7
 * Children ages 5-12: $5
 * Children ages 4 and under: Free

See
Outstanding views are the main act. The Huts are provided for hikers to seek shelter and food. If you have special permission or access you can get a private tour of the Weather Station-workers live here throughout the seasons and take observations and study certain aspects of Mount Washington. Some other highlights include:

Hiking
Hikers can park at one of the available parking lots by the bases of the White Mountains. From there they can hike up with their belongings and reach one of the first huts below the treeline called, Mizpah Spring. It's at an elevation of 3,800 ft. It is in full service with meals early June to mid-October. The distance from the shuttle stop to Crawford Path parking to the Hut is 2.6 miles. The distance to the next hut Lakes of the Clouds is 4.8 miles. The other huts include Lonesome Lake, Greenleaf, Galehead, Zealand Falls, Carter Notch, and Madison Spring.

Winter activities
In the winter many attempt to climb up the Tuckerman Ravine in order to get their fulfillment of skiing. It is very steep and probably should only be attempted by those who are experienced. People who ski and are looking for a challenge often come here to get a different type of steep skiing in. Snow boarding and snowshoeing are also popular activities.

Buy
There is a gift shop at the summit. Also, if you are staying at the huts they have little shops set up where you can buy merchandise with the huts name on it. They have Mount Washington souvenirs available, too. Hiking gear is available for the cold climate and to protect people from the hot sun.

Eat
There is a cafe at the summit. If you choose to stay at the huts the workers that live there make 2 meals a day. They provide you with an early breakfast to fill all of the hikers appetites before they take off hiking for the day. Also, they provide them with a nice big dinner. Where the Cog Train loads up there is a little restaurant there available for people ti fill themselves up before they head up the mountain.

Drink
There is a cafe at the summit available with drinks of your choice, and the huts have water fountains to fill up your water bottles when you are about to leave to go hike the rest of the trails.

Sleep
If you are partaking in the Hut to Hut program they have several huts available along the trails for hikers to rest up at and to receive food. Depending on the trip you can stay at the huts for a certain number of nights for a certain price. It is well worth the experience of roughing it out in the beautiful mountains that provide hundreds of breath taking views. For Sleep options see: White Mountain National Forest.

Backcountry
There are many trails to travel such as: Cascade Brook, Falling Waters, Lonesome Lake, Old Bridle Path, Gale River, Zealand, Crawford, Ammonoosuc Ravine, Tuckerman Ravine, Nineteen Mile Brook, Air Line, and Valley Way Trails. All are surrounded with beautiful scenery with flowers, trees, and amazing views of the valleys and into several other states such as Vermont, Maine.

For more information on the lower sections of the Mountains see section at White Mountain National Forest.

Stay safe
This mountain is home to some of the worst weather in the United States. Always be prepared and take necessary precautions while hiking or skiing, and be sure to let someone know where you are. The paths are clearly marked for good reasons: do not stray off of them as several people have perished due to unexpected falls. Also exercise extreme caution during the winter months, particularly while skiing, as there are dozens of avalanches each year. Also remember if you do any daytime activities in the winter, it will get dark at 4PM.

Go next

 * Be sure to understand closing time so as not to be locked in.

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Mount Whitney

Mount Whitney is in the Sierra Nevada range in California. At an elevation of above sea level, it is the highest point in the contiguous United States.

History
Geologically, the mountain went through the typical phases of evolution for high Sierra peaks: uplift as a fault block mountain, erosion, glaciation, and forestation. Mount Whitney is the highest peak because the block's uplift was not uniform: the block was uplifted the most in the southeast corner, where Whitney lies. There still remain some very small residual glaciers in shaded cirques on Whitney, which look like nothing more than patches of snow from a distance.

Landscape
Mount Whitney is the highest point in the lower 48 states, and hence the Sierra Nevada too. However, it may not appear to be the tallest from the floor of Owens Valley because it is not the closest peak to the valley rim, and has many peaks of comparable height surrounding it. Located on the border between Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Park, the mountain is a popular hiking destination (the peak is not visible from the developed areas of the national park).

Flora and fauna
Because Mount Whitney has such vertical relief compared to Owens Valley, ascending from Lone Pine to the summit passes through many different ecological zones. The base is the desert of the Owens Valley floor, transitioning to pine forests as one goes up. The trees end rather abruptly at the treeline. Among the wildlife you will find is the American black bear; grizzlies have been extinct in this area for more than a century. Mosquitoes will be a problem during spring and early summer between the foothills and the treeline, especially in places where water flows slowly, such as the several meadows the trail traverses. These meadows can contain pretty flowers like any other meadow.

Climate
Broadly speaking, the climate is that of California in general: relatively warm, dry, summers, and cold, snowy, winters. Temperatures vary highly with both elevation and time; dressing in layers is a good idea. Tropical moisture from the North American Monsoon and even the occasional remnant of a Pacific tropical cyclone often causes thunderstorms in mid-late summer. Snow accumulations are in the feet in winter, again varying with elevation.

Get in
The mountain is accessible via the city of Lone Pine on US-395, running along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada.

Although the western slope of Mount Whitney lies in Sequoia National Park, there are no roads over the Great Western Divide (which also hides Whitney from view from Sequoia) to the mountain. The nearest routes to the other side are Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park (which is only open in the summer) to the north, and via Bakersfield to the south.

Most hikers, including all day hikers, will drive to Whitney Portal, where the is located. This trail is the canonical route up the mountain, and is 22 miles round-trip with more than of net elevation gain.

There is no bus service to the trailhead, but there are a couple shuttle services in Lone Pine. https://www.eastsidesierrashuttle.com/. Lone Pine Kurt, Email: lonepinekurt@aol.com. Tel:. Hitchhiking is also a common option to the trailhead or to town, with cars on the access road all day.

Fees and permits
Everybody in the Mt. Whitney Zone (between Guitar and Lone Pine lakes) must possess a valid wilderness permit. This includes backpackers and day hikers, for which separate permits are issued. From May 1 to November 1, entry and exit quotas limit the number of permits that are available. From November 2 to April 30, an unlimited number of permits are available.

Permits are issued at the InterAgency Visitor Center, 1 mile south of Lone Pine, CA. Permits for the quota period may be reserved in advance, or obtained on a "walk-in" basis. Most permits for the Mt. Whitney Trail are reserved during the Mt. Whitney lottery in February. The lottery is for Mt. Whitney Trail permits only. Lottery applications can be obtained from the Mt. Whitney lottery web site or by calling +1 760 873-2483.

The visitors are committed to strict leave no trace practices along the Mt. Whitney trail.

Get around
Whitney Portal Road is the access road for Whitney Portal. The road is narrow and has no guardrails, although the number of switchbacks is relatively low. It and Whitney Portal as a whole are closed during the winter snow season, forcing winter climbers to add it to the length of their trip. Above Whitney Portal, the only marked trail is the Mount Whitney Trail until its junction with the John Muir Trail at Trail Crest. Thereafter, the hike continues along the John Muir Trail, which reaches its southern terminus on the summit (although hiking from Trail Crest to the summit is a northbound hike). The John Muir Trail also offers multi-day backpackers access to the remote backcountry of Sequoia National Park. As stated above, permits are required in the Mount Whitney zone, and other permits are required for backcountry camping in general. The Mount Whitney Trail does not admit bicycles or stock; it is for hikers only. The Whitney Portal Road itself strictly has no prohibition on bicycles but is narrow, so cars have little leeway to pass bicycles.

See
The mountain itself is a sight to see, even from far from the. The summit is not, however, visible from much of the trail, due to the trail's route through the canyon of Lone Pine Creek, which is oriented south of the mountain. During periods of significant flow on Lone Pine Creek, the waterfalls on the creek, particularly the one immediately above Whitney Portal, also attract attention; however, they will not impress as much as the waterfalls on the west side of the Sierras, which have larger watersheds and deeper glacial valleys.

The summit itself naturally affords wide-sweeping views, but you cannot see as far as you might expect from a mountain of this height, especially to the west. This is because of other nearby mountains; in particular, the Great Western Divide limits your view westward into Sequoia National Park to no more than a few miles across the Kern River's valley. The view eastward is somewhat further, although it too is obstructed by the White Mountains. Hence, your view from the summit is best thought of as a sweeping vista of the high Sierras, the highest they get. Look for Guitar Lake on the west flank; its shape is unmistakable. On the summit you will find fulgurites from lightning, as well as the Smithsonian Institute Shelter, a hut built in 1909 for housing scientists, on the side of which is a metal box containing a guestbook. You will also find a large plaque on the ground that certifies Whitney as having an elevation of (this figure will vary in different publications but is also the one quoted by Wikipedia).

Do
Getting all but distant glances of the mountain necessarily entails hiking or climbing into the backcountry. Hikers intending to summit Whitney must acclimate accordingly due to the massive elevation change involved; the summit of Mount Whitney is about above the floor of Owen Valley where Lone Pine is located. Day hikers will need 10-21 hours to complete the hike, which means starting the hike early in the morning and finishing late at night, especially for slower hikers. This hike should not be attempted without proper preparation, like any hike.

There is a guestbook on the wall of the Smithsonian hut on the summit; the hut itself is closed to entry.

Buy
Food, gas and other supplies are available at the base of the Mount Whitney trailhead in the town of Lone Pine. A small general store also seasonally operates at Whitney Portal to serve campers and hikers; the store sells books, camping equipment, trail food, memorabilia, souvenirs such as t-shirts boasting of having summited the mountain, and has a small grill with hot food. Store: https://mountwhitneyportal.com/web/contact-us/

Eat
The general store at Whitney Portal is the only concession providing food in the area. Elsewhere, all other food must be brought in. Lone Pine, however, has a number of grocery stores and restaurants where more substantial food supplies can be obtained. Bears will attempt to get your food while you are anywhere in the Sierras, so it must be stored accordingly (i.e. in bear canisters) for the safety of both you and them.

Lodging
The nearest hotel facilities are in Lone Pine. The Smithsonian Institute Shelter at the summit cannot be counted on for shelter. The primary way of staying a night on or very near Mount Whitney is camping. Only the campgrounds along Whitney Portal Road admit RVs; Whitney Portal Road itself is difficult for them as well.

Backcountry
There are two backpacker campsites on the Mount Whitney Trail, described here. There are also many others in the remote region west of the mountain. All require permits, and for all refuse to be carried out. The only water source is the creek, which must be purified (see "Safety").

Stay safe
As with any backcountry area in the high Sierras, there are many dangers that hikers must beware of. These include:
 * Bears: All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers of some kind, whether they be lockers in the Whitney Portal campground, or bear canisters elsewhere; overhead food hangs have been deemed insufficient and are thus no longer allowed in the Sierras. If you are attacked by a bear in this area, you should fight back. Maintain a safe (50 m) distance from all bears.
 * Weather: In the summer, thunderstorms are frequent, and lightning is especially a major hazard above the treeline. Although the hut at the summit was originally designed with lightning protection in mind, it cannot and should not be used as a refuge from lightning; a hiker who attempted to do so in 1990 died when lightning struck the hut, and three others were seriously injured. In the winter, major snowstorms and freezing temperatures present their own dangers, and most hikers hike when there is no snow. Accordingly, check the local weather forecast, bearing in mind that descending to a relatively lightning-safe elevation from the summit can take hours.
 * Terrain: The trail is uneven, and when snow is present on the trail, footholds can be slippery. Sturdy shoes and hiking poles are strongly recommended. The trail also has a sizable handful of unbridged stream crossings, some of which can be difficult during peak spring runoff during wet years. When there is much snow remaining on the ground, many of these crossings, especially towards the higher elevations, can be masked by massive banks of snow, which may or may not form stable snow bridges, under which the creeks flow unnoticed. The collapse of these can be hazardous. When approaching Trail Crest, the steep slope the trail traverses can be especially hazardous, particularly when snow covers the trail. In this eroding environment, rockfalls and other mass wasting also present a danger.
 * Altitude: The summit of Mount Whitney is more than above the Whitney Portal trailhead and is, after all, the highest point in the lower 48 states. If you are inadequately conditioned, you may find yourself beginning to have trouble breathing past the treeline. Descend immediately if you do not feel like your respiratory capacity is sufficient for making the whole journey. The altitude also causes you to be thirsty; drink and bring plenty of water and other fluids.
 * See altitude sickness for more detailed advice.

 * Water-borne illnesses: All natural water must be purified accordingly. Failure to do so can result in infection from pathogens that are naturally present in the water sources.

Go next

 * Just to the east (and nearly  down) from the highest point lies the lowest point, in Death Valley.
 * Thumb a ride out to the small town of Lone Pine.

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Mount Wuyi

Mount Wuyi (武夷山 Wǔyíshān) is a very popular scenic area in Nanping prefecture, Fujian Province, China.

Understand
Attractions include mountains much like those at Guilin, temples and other historic buildings, and raft rides down a sensational river canyon. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural environment and for its culture. It is also famous for tea.

History
Various court officials, poets and scholars have lived here. It was a famous retreat for such folk.

Landscape
Ancient volcanic landscape that millions years of erosion has transformed into a maze of gorges, precipes and caves. Unearthly.

Flora and fauna
Lots of snakes, including many preserved in restaurants or pharmacies in town — snakes pickled in wine are a traditional Chinese medicine. You may notice that bird song is less common than in other places in China; this is mainly due to snakes. Going off the beaten path in forest areas without a guide is not recommended.

Fees and permits
To get into the main body of the park, it costs ¥140 for 1 day, ¥150 for 2 days and ¥160 for 3 days. You must purchase tickets for the bus along with the entry tickets: ¥70, ¥85, or ¥95 for 1, 2, or 3 days, respectively. You can purchase the rafting separately for ¥130 per person and pick a time. There are only 8 times to go rafting and on weekends it can be very busy. A package deal for 2 days of tour and rafting is ¥365 per person. There are student tickets available if you bring a valid student ID (although validity is not checked thoroughly), bringing the price for the 3-day ticket (including bus, excluding rafting) down to ¥145. You can do everything in one day if you rush, but two days is more relaxed and enjoyable.

There is a ticket counter near the (closed) middle entrance, in downtown Wuyi. This is operated by a tour operator, and they charge ¥25 extra for tickets. You get a voucher that you need to change into an ordinary ticket at the south (main) entrance, so this does not avoid any trouble there. The extra hassle and cost is worth it only if you need to be absolutely sure to get a ticket for rafting the next day, which might be useful during the peak season.

You can also buy tickets online from the official Wuyi Mountain taobao shop; however, it only works if you have a Chinese ID card. Another method is using the Dazhongdianpin app (大众点评) that might even offer discounts.

Get around
The area is split into 3 parts: Park Area (South and North) in the western part, Resort (like a city with lots of tea shops, not the actual city!) in the eastern part, and the City to the north of the resorts.

You can buy tickets and switch to the shuttle bus network at the or the busier, or conceivably also the  at the start of the rafting. Public transit buses run through parts of the park (e.g. past Wuyi Palace), so it is possible to find yourself at a tourist bus stop without the required ticket. You will be directed to the nearest park entrance to buy it, and they'll generally let you ride the shuttle to get there.

The local tourist agency can provide a guide and driver for a fee. You will get to see much more than just hiking on your own if you do know where to go and would only stop at the bus stops but you can also organize this yourself.

Entrance tickets to the main attractions of the mountain include bus transportation within that area. The entrance tickets must be purchased together even though the English signs split up the costs. You are only sometimes asked to show the tickets for buses but you must show the tickets to the attractions.

Bus No.6 will take you to the bridge that leads to the park area in the center section, stops many times in the resort area, then continues by the airport, train station (7-min walk from the bus stop) and even further. It costs ¥1-3 depending on your distance, e.g. resort to train station is ¥3 (Oct 2014). There are also signs for other buses such as No.5 but it runs very rarely. There are alternative buses that run along the same route as No.6 and pick you up for the same cost as long as you tell the driver or assistant where you are going.

Do not use the motorcycle or bicycles. They charge you per person and are not worth the trip and will try to bring you to restaurants for extra commission. Take the mountain transportation to Wuyi Palace (Wuyi Gong) and walk 10 min to cross the bridge. Taxis are always going to rip you off for ¥30-40 without meter (Oct 2014), avoid unless you are in a hurry.

Do
Ride a raft down the Nine Bend Stream (九曲溪). The "rafts" are long tied bamboo (or PVC fake bamboo) rafts with six bamboo seats. Life jackets are provided although the water is very calm and this does not require any rafting experience or effort on the part of the riders. Your shoes might get wet if you do not pay attention, especially on the little downstream parts. Two drivers use long poles to steer the craft down the water. The landscape is sensational, with sheer cliffs and tall mountains. It might get very hot so make sure you bring a hat or umbrella and sunscreen yourself first. Look out for the caves with very old coffins in them on the sheer cliff at the fourth bend. A "cruise" down all nine bends takes one and a half hours and is highly recommended. The price of the raft ride is regulated at ¥135 and tickets are obtained at the official ticket offices at both gates (South/North) with the South gate being where buses depart for the rafting. You do not need to pay the entrance fee for the other attractions to do this trip as it is separate. If you understand Chinese you can pay ¥20 each to listen to an explanation about the area by the drivers. Chinese like to do this but honestly there is not much to hear that you can't see from a map (Chinese tourists are not so good with maps). You do want to book ahead because the trips are often sold out on weekends. If you are there for a weekend then buying the ticket on Saturday for Sunday probably makes sense. There are 8 trips per day starting from 06:40, with 4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. Going at noon or 13:00 is hotter.

You can hike to anywhere in the park, but might have to walk along the roads which may not be so enjoyable. Longer trails will have fewer people and more snakes. The trails are generally very well signposted, but the distances indicated can in some cases be very inconsistent. There are trails from Water Curtain Cave to Dahongpao and Tianxin Yongle temple, from outside Dahongpao to the river just above Tianyou Peak, and along the north side of the river to Xingcun Zhen, the starting point of the rafting. Another trail connects A Thread of Sky, Roaring Tiger Rock, and the Jade Girl Rock viewpoint.

You can see the area as split into 2 parts. North: South:
 * Water Curtain Cave [Bus Stop]
 * Eagle's Beak Rock (on the way from Water Curtain Cave to Dahongpao Valley)
 * Dahongpao Valley [Bus Stop]
 * Wuyi Palace [Bus Stop] (also end point for rafting)
 * Heavenly Tour Peak [Bus Stop]
 * Peach Blossom Cave (reached from Heavenly Tour Peak)
 * Roaring Tiger Rock [Bus Stop]
 * A Ray Of Sky [Bus Stop] (walking path from Roaring Tiger Rock)
 * Rafting Wharf [Bus Stop]

You may have to change several buses to get from one end to the other or from one location to another. Ask the local station attendant which bus to take, or point at it on the map.

Buy
The area is famous for tea. A small pack costs a few yuan and comes in several containers. The tea is generally the same but is filled by the shop itself fresh so that is why you might see slight variations as well. The big gift packs cost more just for the nice design. The prices at the Dahongpao valley are high; buy it in the resort area for a decent price.

Prices for tea in China are rather like prices for wines in the West; there is plenty of reasonable stuff at decent prices, but something that is either top-quality or rare can be quite expensive, and a product that is both may cost a phenomenal amount. The record is held by some tea off a few bushes halfway up a cliff in the Da Hong Bao valley, bushes whose product was once reserved for the Emperor. It fetched over US$1000 a gram at an auction in Shanghai!

See the Chinese cuisine article for an in-depth discussion.

Snakes are used for Chinese medicine and you can find them preserved or as medication directly. Very expensive. Some of the restaurants display them in glass jars, apparently pickled, and offer expensive specialty dishes using them as an ingredient.

Lots of shops have wooden Buddha statues; they are almost the only thing to buy in the resort area aside from tea. It is a problematic purchase for overseas tourists since they are heavy and bulky.

If you play the game of Go (weiqi in Chinese), or want a gift for someone who does, these shops have wooden bowls to hold the go stones. The plain ones are about ¥50 (under $10) a set and look more-or-less identical to bowls sold elsewhere for $100 or more. More expensive ones are carved from tree roots and have a lovely pattern of knots; as far as we know, these are not available anywhere else. Be careful, however, to get bowls that are large enough; some of the ones sold here will not hold a full set of moderately thick stones.

Eat

 * Tea eggs. These are eggs hardboiled in tea with a little hole to let the taste fill the egg white. Nice cheap snack found anywhere in China but particularly good at Wuyi Mountain if good tea is used. The ones at Dahongpao valley rest stop, for example, are usually really good, but at the rafting area you might just find lousy ones. ¥3 for one or perhaps ¥10 for three. Careful as they might be hot. Good to have with a cup of tea on the side.

Lots of restaurants list the prices per pound which will add up to quite a lot! The menu is mixed for prices per dish and you might not notice when you order. This is true for pheasant, rabbit and other rarities including bear and the expensive fish. The pheasants are only killed for you and you are probably expected to eat the entire animal. The restaurants in the Wuyi Resort area are overpriced and very oily with the dishes not being particularly good. There is not much choice for local food but it is not recommended to seek out the "土家" restaurants. Some motorcycle touts are in cahoots with these restaurants and will drop you off expecting you to go there, playing innocent about "oh I thought you said you want to eat dinner".

Ask the price before you order if you eat in any restaurants without menu given to you!

Go into real town in the evenings (20:00 is good) when the local food stands make nice Fujian dishes for just a few ¥ although a little less sanitary than you might expect.

For non-local fast food, there are a Dico's (hamburg chain) and KFC in the resort area. If you are avoiding the local restaurants (see above) then it might just be this or bread from the supermarkets and bakeries (which are also not very good).

Sleep
There is an occasional bike race which will close the park partially, most likely the entire north side. You can probably still be in the park but the buses do not run at that time and the prices in town might be a little bit higher at the time. Not many tourists come to see this but the crew will fill up more hotels.

Camping
Camping is not allowed in the park. If you get found someone might kick you out of the park area. As the area has snakes you might not want to consider doing this anyway.

Backcountry
The area of the park stretches further than the bus stop locations but the pretties part is within the rafting to the north gate.

Stay safe
Do not hike outside the paths as the area has many snakes, some rather large too (rare, as they would probably be caught for medicinal uses already), and cliffs.

The area is otherwise very safe. People are very friendly and touts are merely annoying. The staff of the park are helpful and emergency staff is available in case of accidents.

Go next
Fly to another major city from here or take a train to Fuzhou, Xiamen. There are many tours through Fujian that include Wuyi Mountain mid-way through which might be the best way to tour through all Fujian has to offer (by tour bus) such as Fujian Tulou. The high-speed train line continues north to Shangrao, with access to Sanqingshan, then onward to Huangshan, if you haven't had your fill of spectacular rocks.

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Mousehole

Mousehole (pronounced Mow-zel) (Cornish: Porthenys) is a charming fishing village in West Cornwall, known for its picturesque harbour. Dylan Thomas described Mousehole as "the loveliest village in England."

Get in
First reach Penzance by air, train, coach or car. Then continue:

By car
Stay on A30 to bypass Penzance, turn left onto B3315 through Newlyn then onto Mousehole Lane. Use the car park just before the Old Coastguard Hotel and don't try to scrape through the narrow lanes down to the harbour.

By bus
First Kernow bus M6 runs from Penzance bus & railway station every 30 min via Newlyn, taking 20 min to Mousehole.

By foot
About 3 miles (5 km) walk from Penzance, follow the promenade to Newlyn then a new foot/cycle path hugs the coast.

Get around
Walking the best and easiest way.

Events

 * See the Christmas lights around the harbour.

Drink
Usual selection of good pubs.

Sleep

 * Various B&Bs.
 * Various B&Bs.

Go next

 * The villages of Newlyn and Paul are a short walk away.
 * Land's End

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Moustiers Sainte Marie

Moustiers-Ste-Marie is a village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in southern France. It was once a major pottery center and now serves as a gateway to the Gorges du Verdon, sometimes called the "European Grand Canyon".

Get in
There are regular buses from Nice, Manosque and Aix-en-Provence in the high season (summer months). Transportation is much less regular in the off season, with weekly or bi-weekly buses. One useful option is to hitchhike from the train station in Manosque.

Get around
You can explore Moustiers and surroundings comfortably on foot, but it is good to have a car if you want to explore the nearby Gorges du Verdon. Hitchhiking is generally safe in this area, but be prepared to spend a long time waiting for a ride during the off season, when there is little traffic.

See
The town is set in a picturesque area between two limestone crags. The Gorges du Verdon are some 10 km away and offer stunning sights. An old Roman road runs through Moustiers and is a good choice for hikers.

Do
Moustiers is a popular site for parasailing, and you can go boating on the nearby lake.

Buy
The town is full of faïence shops (a kind of painted pottery). This is also a good place to buy local specialties like honey, nougat, olive oil, and red wine.

Sleep
Hotel accommodations are limited and tend towards the high end. Consider staying in nearby Riez. There are several well-maintained campgrounds in the area.

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Moxi

Moxi (磨西) is a village in Ganzi, Sichuan province.

Get in
Minivans can be caught to and from Luding. They take about 2 hours. A bus can be taken directly to Chengdu at 7:00am.

See
The main reason to come to Moxi is to visit the nearby Glacier in Hailuogou Glacier Park. The entrance to the Glacier park is in Moxi but the Glacier itself is 30km out of town. After buying the entrance ticket for ¥85 you will need to buy a "sight seeing" bus ticket for ¥60. This can be misleading. The bus is really just a return ticket to and from the glacier. Don't try to walk! If you plan on cycling you will need the entire day and even then you may not make it there and back. There is a cable car to lookout over the glacier and a walkway up to the base of the Glacier.

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Moyale

Moyale is a town in Eastern Kenya, at the main border crossing with Ethiopia. There are two towns with the name: Ethiopian Moyale (north of the border) and Kenyan Moyale (south of the border).

By car
From the north, buses run on tarmac road all the way from Addis Ababa. From the south, only private vehicles - in particular, cattle trucks - go along a partially unmade track to Marsabit, and then Isiolo. In late 2011, there seemed to be bus connections available from Marsabit. This road, the last unfinished section of the TAH4 (Trans African Highway 4), is being constructed. Most of the distance is covered by a tarmac road. The construction of the section between the towns of Marsabit and Turbi is on hold. From Nairobi to Isiolo, public transport is available on the tarmac roads.

Driving from Moyale (Ethiopia) to Nairobi may be possible with an international carnet. It is mostly desert with tribesmen and camels. Wave in a friendly way but do not stop as they will beg and it could be worse. Consider getting an armed guard. The road is bad and may cause significant damage to the suspension. It is impassable in the wet season. Ensure adequate fuel and water as the gaps are vast.

By bus
As for all public bus transportation in Ethiopia you must get to the station by 5:30 AM for the typical 6-6:30 AM departures. Seats are on a first come first serve basis and any "baggage handlers" are usually freelancers, but 2-4 Birr will keep them happy. There is no direct bus to Addis Ababa, so take the Shashemene bus and change buses there. There are several Shashemene bus stations. You can drop in Shashamane or drop at Hagere Maryam, stay the night and take an early bus to Addis Ababa.

As for its sister city across the border in Kenya, for destinations south, it's typically best to get over the day before and start asking around about trucks heading south. It is certainly much nicer of a ride to arrange a spot in the cab of a truck heading south. In March 2010 there was no bus and the only way to reach Nairobi was by truck.

The trucks and buses like to leave very early in the morning so remember to set your alarm clock! For a truck, in March 2010, the going rate from Moyale to Nairobi was Ksh 2000. Some trucks go directly to through Isiolo and Marsabit, and some go via Wajir and Garissa, a trip which takes 2 or 3 days through beautiful yet desolate countryside (with a good chance of seeing Rothschild's giraffe around Wajir).

See
Moyale has little to offer. In the afternoon you could go for a walk or visit a cafeteria. Moyale (Ethiopia) has different kinds of offices and schools and a very nice atmosphere. The people are very friendly and there is also a boutique.

Buy
There are banks on both the Kenyan and the Ethiopian side. The KCB on the Kenyan side has an ATM. Equity Bank is also available on the Kenyan side. Only money exchangers (illegal but tolerated) will buy or sell birr for shillings – the rates are horrible. Try stores on the Kenyan side for exchange instead of street touts.

Eat
The Ethiopian food is very sweet.

Sleep
Each side has cheap hotels.

 * Hotel Abreham, (Ethiopian side), mainroad near the bus station, rooms from 10 Birr, bucket shower and drop toilet, but friendly and excellent value for the money.

Stay safe
Security in the area has improved. However, check to see if you need to worry before leaving south. Go to the office of the district commissioner for information, or go to the Red Cross branch, located above the KCB, and they can call the commissioner for you and give you their opinion. Each side of the border has a police station. Bandits or shiftas are an on and off problem in Northern Kenya, so best to keep advised of the current situation before heading off. However, for the most part they are uninterested in Westerners, as attacks on Westerners have a higher chance of initiating a response from the military police forces. Many people have used the Isiolo to Moyale route to enter Ethiopia. There is also some recent ethnic fighting between the Gabra and Borana, such as the Turbi massacre, and the situation remains tense between Moyale and Marsabit. Again this violence shouldn't be directed at foreigners, but it's good to inquire about the local situation, and to pay attention.

Go next

 * Marsabit – in Kenya
 * Yabelo – in Ethiopia, on the way to Hagere Maryam, Awasa and Addis Ababa

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Moyenne Guinee

Moyenne Guinee is a region of Guinea that includes the highland region of Fouta Djallon as well as the plains of the Tominé and Koulountou rivers.

Cities

 * — the largest city of the region, and the second largest in the country
 * — the highest town in Guinea (~1,300 m altitude)
 * — the first major town in Guinea when coming from Senegal via N5 or from Guinea-Bissau via N9

Other destinations

 * – a stunning two-tier waterfall near the town of Pita
 * – another beautiful waterfall west of Labé
 * – a towering waterfall that drops straight off of a steep cliff face

Understand
The mountainous, cool area of Fouta Djallon is populated mostly by the Pular people (Peuls). It includes all of Mamou and Labe provinces and the northern part of Boke province. Due to its incredible scenery and waterfalls, Fouta Djallon is the most popular area of Guinea for tourism.

Get around
The roads are poor. In fact, they're terrible. You will need a 4WD vehicle to navigate Fouta Djallon.

Do

 * Hiking. Fouta Djallon, with gorgeous hills speckled with waterfalls, is famous for its hiking opportunities. There are hiking guides available throughout the region should you want a longer excursion. Some of the most well-known are based in Labé.

Go next

 * Conakry
 * Kédougou, Sengal

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Moynoq

Moynoq is a city in Karakalpakstan. This town used to be a prosperous fishing town, but since the Aral Sea disaster, it has become a poor town with lots of problems, not least health risks caused by pollution and unemployment, as fishery was the only resource.

Get in
You can get there from Nukus. Taxis charge about 600,000 som for a day-trip from Nukus, which can be shared among up to 3 passengers in comfort. In summer, be sure to hire a car with air conditioning, and always bargain politely over the price, which must be agreed before departure. For details about the bus station and marshrutkas, refer to the Nukus article. There are a few daily buses leaving, one departure is at least at 3pm. The journey takes 3 ½ hours. Arrive early as they get filled up quickly. The price is 20,000 som (October 2022).

Get around
On foot or by taxi — it is not a big town.

See
A tour from Nukus will take you to all the interesting places.

 * The fish factory, which used to provide work and now is abandoned, the equipment left there to rust.

Stay safe
Avoid drinking tap water. The water supply is heavily polluted with defoliants, pesticides and fertiliser.

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Moyo

Moyo is an island off the north coast of Sumbawa.

Understand
This small 349 sq km island is the epitome of a remote Indonesian desert island with one very large exception - it houses an internationally famous luxury resort which is the only place to stay.

Get in

 * Travira Floatplane from Lombok Airport to Moyo USD $ 2800. for 3 persons
 * Flight by Trigana Air from Lombok airport to Sumbawa, (30 minutes). Transfer to Ai Bari harbor (30 minutes) then by speed boat from Sumbawa Besar to Moyo island (15 minutes). package price USD. 100/pax.

Sleep

 * In the main village, called Labuan Aji there are different homestay:
 * Sunset Moyo Bungalow (guest house)
 * Marian Moyo Bungalow and Resort (guest house)
 * Maleo Moyo
 * Blue emOcean Resort (3 stars Resort), A few kilometers from the main village, in the middle of the jungle.
 * Amanwana (5 stars Hotel), A few kilometers from the main village, in the South part of the island

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Moyobamba

Moyobamba, the City of the Orchids, is the capital of the San Martín region in northern Peru.

Get in
Since the airport is not in use, the only way to get into Moyobamba is by road. Your best option is to use a bus company. There are buses from Lima, which take 24 hours to get to Moyobamba and travel during the night. Prices vary, with the most expensive being around S/120 (soles).

The fastest way to get to Moyobamba is to fly from Lima to Tarapoto and from Tarapoto take a taxi or bus to Moyobamba. LAN Peru and LC Perú fly to Tarapoto from Lima. A taxi will cost S/25 and a bus will cost S/20. The average time from Tarapoto to Moyobamba is 2 hours. Enjoy the view on the way!

You can also arrive from Iquitos, by boat to Yurimaguas and then a bus or taxi to Tarapoto and Moyobamba. The road is winding, with several ups and downs, and it can be a problem if you are prone to motion sickness. It is otherwise breathtaking in its beauty.

Get around
You can either walk or catch a moto-taxi (a modified motorbike with three wheels and a carriage at the back for three passengers). Most journeys with a moto-taxi cost S/2.00. Some drivers may try to charge more when they see you are not from Peru. Remember to state your price before you get into the taxi.

Eat

 * Arizona Chicken, Serafin Filomeno No. 580. Polleria, popular among locals.
 * Try eating at one of the "Pollerias" (chicken restaurants), which are generally popular throughout Peru.
 * Arizona Chicken, Serafin Filomeno No. 580. Polleria, popular among locals.
 * Try eating at one of the "Pollerias" (chicken restaurants), which are generally popular throughout Peru.
 * Arizona Chicken, Serafin Filomeno No. 580. Polleria, popular among locals.
 * Try eating at one of the "Pollerias" (chicken restaurants), which are generally popular throughout Peru.

Drink
Peruvian Amazon has a huge selection of jungle drinks, of which many many are touted as being aphrodisiacs with suggestive names to match. There are a few discos "discotecas" in Moyobamba, with attached bars. Most are located along Malecón de San Juan, on the north side of the town.
 * Uvachado
 * Leche de Monja
 * 7 Raices
 * Sant JordiFull bar, has domestic and import beers along with homemade drinks. Jr. Alonso de Alvarado No. 323.
 * George de la SelvaBar and lounge that often has a live band and music.
 * El PadrinoDiscoteca and bar.

Sleep

 * A restaurant is situated inside the hotel.

Go next

 * Tarapoto - the largest city in the region
 * Rioja - to the west
 * Chiclayo - an overnight bus trip that crosses the Andes and gets you from the lush forests and rivers of the Amazon basin into the arid Pacific coast of northern Perú. Try to sleep during the winding trip.

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