Experience the best of Trujillo
Trujillo is a colonial city on Peru's north coast, with colourful mansions, the vast adobe ruins of Chan Chan and the reed-boat beach of Huanchaco.
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Trujillo lies on Peru's arid northern coast, founded by the Spanish in 1534, and its centre keeps a grid of colonial streets around the Plaza de Armas. Pastel-painted mansions with wrought-iron balconies and carved window grilles face the plaza, beside the cathedral, and the city is called the City of Eternal Spring for its mild, sunny climate. The marinera, an elegant courtship dance, is celebrated here in a national festival.
Just outside the city is Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimú kingdom, a UNESCO site and the largest adobe city in the Americas, with walls decorated with fish, birds and geometric reliefs. The Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are Moche temple pyramids with colourful painted reliefs. At Huanchaco, fishers still ride caballitos de totora, small reed boats of an ancient design, and surfers use the long waves of Chicama to the north.
Ceviche of fresh fish marinated in lime is the pride of the coast, with cabrito a la norteña, goat stew with beer and coriander, and a pisco sour to drink. Sun shines most of the year, and the cooler months from May to October bring a coastal haze.
- Free cancellation on 87% of experiences
- Day trips to Puerto Salaverry
Top 9 attractions in Trujillo
Number 1Chan Chan
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Number 2Temples of Moche (Huacas del Sol y de la Luna)
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Number 3Huanchaco
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Number 4Plaza de Armas
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Number 5Temple of the Dragon (Huaco el Dragon)
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Number 6El Brujo Archaeological Complex
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Number 7Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge)
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Number 8National University of Trujillo Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History
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Number 9Trujillo Cathedral (Basilica Menor Cathedral)
Go beyond Trujillo
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Chiclayo · 173 kmRoyal Tombs of Sipan Museum
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Chiclayo · 173 kmTúcume (Valley of the Pyramids)
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Huaraz · 228 kmLlanganuco Lakes (Lagunas Llanganuco)
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Huaraz · 228 kmMt. Alpamayo
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Lima · 489 kmMiraflores
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Lima · 489 kmLima Plaza Mayor
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Cuenca · 579 kmMirador de Turi
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Guayaquil · 673 kmSeminario Park (Parque de las Iguanas)
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Guayaquil · 673 kmMalecon 2000
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Pisco · 696 kmBallestas Islands (Islas Ballestas)
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Paracas · 706 kmParacas National Reserve
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Paracas · 706 kmPlaya La Mina
Questions about Trujillo
- What are the top attractions in Trujillo?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Trujillo are Chan Chan, Temples of Moche (Huacas del Sol y de la Luna), Huanchaco, Plaza de Armas.
- What is the most popular experience in Trujillo?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Full Day Trujillo Piramides Sol y Luna , Chan chan y Huanchaco", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 129 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Trujillo take?
- The typical experience in Trujillo lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Trujillo?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 88% of the 66 experiences we hold for Trujillo. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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