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Trujillo Travel Guide: 95 reviews and 305 photos

Trujillo "The Capital of the Eternal Spring" - Trujillo

*Location:
North coast, 111.5 feet (34 m.) above sea level.

*Population:
652,000 inhabitants

*About Trujillo: Trujillo is a friendly, colonial city and at the same time one of the main economic and cultural centers of northem Peru. What is more, it is the capital of the marinera dance and caballo de paso (a fine breed of horses). Trujillo is known as the "The Capital of the Eternal Spring" . Why? due to its mild climate, and you can see it especially since September. Where u will see a big parade which is called "Corso de la Primavera" the International Festival of Spring.

Very near the city you will find numerous and wonderful archaeological monuments of the Mochica and Chimú cultures, outstanding Chan Chan's citadel, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Beaches near Trujillo are ideal for visitors, not just because of the superb local seafood, fresh caught, or the cool sea breeze, but also for the opportunities for adventure sports and contact with tradition. Huanchaco is a picturesque fishing cove where one can find the ancient craft that appeared on Mochica pottery and friezes at Chan Chan.
Trujillo is a city of rich colonial architecture and many archaeological centers, where u will learn a lot.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:very clean city,beautiful and many places to visit and enjoy

Intro Updated Jul 29, 2005
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Reviews (16)

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Visiting colonial and republican mansions - Trujillo

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Comments (10)

Sininen Aug 24, 2007 at 9:55 PM Report Abuse

¡Hola Marcia! ¡Una razón volver a Perù! Me gusta mucho tu pagina de Trujillo. ¡Feliz Cumple desde Finlandia!
Paolo-Italy Mar 26, 2007 at 1:28 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful Spring Town!!! Great work ;)
balfor Aug 25, 2006 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday to Us!!! Feliz Cumpleanos!!!
Jim_Eliason Jul 8, 2006 at 5:49 PM Report Abuse

great tips!
Mailo Feb 26, 2006 at 9:50 AM Report Abuse

Tenes razon chiquita linda, el tiempo no es suficiente para conocerlo todo. Que lindo es Trujillo, buenas fotos, esperamos que escribas mas sobre tus experiencias de viaje. Felicidades por este pagina. Ismael
el_ruso Dec 7, 2005 at 8:11 PM Report Abuse

What an interesting and beautiful place! I hope to get to know it someday too, but in the meantime I appreciate you sharing your experiences.
RileyPowell Oct 18, 2005 at 9:22 PM Report Abuse

I toured these places in October of 2005 and it is everything sweetgy claimed and much more. The friendliness and hospitality of the people of Trujillo was emotionally overwhelming for me.
ZenLady34 Oct 5, 2005 at 1:27 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful photo!
chancay Aug 29, 2005 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

;-) un gusto, no tienes por que agradecerme por visitar tu pais ;-9 lamemtablemente no estuve en Trujillo, pero eso sera una otra vez entonces
flo_wear Aug 7, 2005 at 8:44 AM Report Abuse

Hola Marcia!Que tal:)?Great photo of Plaza. Peru y Trujillo are on my wishes list.I hope will come there oneday.Amazing place and great people.Greets from Poland! Beata