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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in San Martín, Peru (2026)
Tarapoto is the best place to buy an Airbnb in San Martín in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 3 markets. Its listings averaged $2,800 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 28% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 3 for market size, 1st of 3 for occupancy and 1st of 3 for year-round demand. La Banda de Shilcayo and Moyobamba come next.
- Markets tracked
- 6
- Active Airbnb listings
- 478
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $2,890
- Occupancy rate
- 27%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $46
- Avg. revenue, top 3 markets
- $3,510
The short answer
San Martín Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across San Martín, the 478 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $2,890 over the same period. They were booked on 27% of nights at about $46 a night; the ranking covers the 3 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 3 Airbnb markets in San Martín are
Each dot is one of the 6 markets AirROI tracks in San Martín, sized by active listings. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 3
The Top 3 Airbnb Markets in San Martín
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tarapoto Large market · High occupancy | $2,800 | 28% | |
 La Banda de Shilcayo High earnings · Growing revenue | $5,940 | 25% | |
 Moyobamba | $1,790 | 22% |
1. Tarapoto
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Tarapoto - Avg. revenue
- $2,800 −2% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $44
- Active listings
- 338
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in San Martín
- Revenue 2nd of 3
- Occupancy 1st of 3
- Market size 1st of 3
- Year-round 1st of 3
- Growth 2nd of 2
- How it earns
- Tarapoto is San Martín's largest Airbnb market, with 338 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $2,800 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 3 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $277 a month; the top quarter clear $548 or more.
- When it earns
- Demand in Tarapoto holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of July's revenue.
- Who books
- Nearly three in ten guests (29%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Germany.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 48% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$495 $323- Median listing
- $277/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $548+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 15 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 29%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Areas in the full report: Centro Histórico · El Sauce · Lamas
Full Tarapoto Airbnb report2. La Banda de Shilcayo
Known for: High earnings · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in La Banda de Shilcayo - Avg. revenue
- $5,940 +26% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $72
- Active listings
- 32
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in San Martín
- Revenue 1st of 3
- Occupancy 2nd of 3
- Market size 3rd of 3
- Year-round 2nd of 3
- Growth 1st of 2
- How it earns
- La Banda de Shilcayo earns on price: guests pay about $72 a night, 56% above the San Martín average. Listings averaged $5,940 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 3 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $464, and the best quarter clear $1,200. Revenue per listing rose 26% over the year, the biggest gain in San Martín, helped by nightly rates 28% higher. With 32 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- La Banda de Shilcayo has two seasons, June–August and December–February. July is the strongest month at about $1,020 per listing, and September the quietest at about $440.
- Who books
- Nearly three in ten guests (28%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Spain.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (41% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 69% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,020 $440- Median listing
- $464/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,200+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 16 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 28%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
3. Moyobamba
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Moyobamba - Avg. revenue
- $1,790
- Occupancy
- 22%
- Nightly rate
- $45
- Active listings
- 44
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in San Martín
- Revenue 3rd of 3
- Occupancy 3rd of 3
- Market size 2nd of 3
- Year-round 3rd of 3
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Moyobamba is San Martín's second-largest Airbnb market, with 44 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $1,790 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 3 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $176 and a top-quarter listing $421 or more. Its 44 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Moyobamba peaks twice, over June–August and again over December–January; July leads at about $395 per listing, while November brings in about $155.
- Who books
- 46% of guests travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Germany.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (40% of entire homes), and houses make up 48% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet November.
Revenue per listing by month
$395 $155- Median listing
- $176/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $421+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 14 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 46%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 3 Ranked Markets in San Martín Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Tarapoto Large market, high occupancy | $2,798 | 28% | $44 | 65% | −2% | 338 | |
| La Banda de Shilcayo High earnings, growing revenue | $5,937 | 25% | $72 | 43% | +26% | 32 | |
| Moyobamba | $1,792 | 22% | $45 | 39% | – | 44 |
By measure
San Martín Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Largest Airbnb markets in San Martín
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Tarapoto #1 overall | 338 | |
| Moyobamba #3 overall | 44 | |
| La Banda de Shilcayo #2 overall | 32 |
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 3 markets in San Martín with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb profit calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in San Martín
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in San Martín?
Tarapoto ranks first of the 3 markets in San Martín in AirROI's ranking, with US$2,800 in average revenue per listing and 28% occupancy. La Banda de Shilcayo and Moyobamba follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in San Martín?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Tarapoto leads at US$2,800 a year. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in San Martín?
The average active listing in San Martín earned US$2,890 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 27% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in San Martín?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Tarapoto has the highest occupancy, with 28% of available nights booked. Its listings average about US$44 a night and US$2,800 a year.
Which Airbnb markets in San Martín earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Tarapoto has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about two-thirds of its best. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
How many Airbnb listings are there in San Martín?
AirROI tracked 478 active Airbnb listings in San Martín over the 12 months to September 2026, across 6 markets. The largest ranked market is Tarapoto, with 338 listings, followed by Moyobamba with 44.
Directory
All 6 Airbnb Markets in San Martín
Every San Martín city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.