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THINGS TO DO IN TRUJILLO, PERU: TOURIST ATTRACTIONS [2021]

Things to do in Trujillo, Peru

With a population of about 1 million inhabitants, Trujillo is the third largest city of Peru, showcasing a nice old town with a suite of colonial buildings in the otherwise busy and congested typical coastal urban setting.

Tourist Attractions Trujillo, Peru

At a distance of 560 km from Lima, the city was built on the banks of the Moche River, near where it runs into the Pacific Ocean. The Moche Valley was the cradle of the famous prehistoric Moche and Chimu cultures that flourished before the Inca conquest. The two tourist atractions Trujillo, Peru,  are the pre-Columbian monuments:

• Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the ancient world, designated a World Heritage Site; and

• The temples of the Sun and of the Moon, the latter being the largest (but hardly investigated) adobe pyramid in Peru.

There is an abundance of things to do in Trujillo, Peru, which is expressed in a variety of cultural festivals, such as the "National Marinera Festival", the "Trujillo Spring Festival" and the "International Book Festival".

Old town Trujillo features colonial buildings surrounding the Plaza de las Armas, often with wrought ironwork and elaborate wooden balconies. The pearl of the colonial buildings it the Cathedras with its Archbishop's palace next door.

The Plaza de las Armas is surrounded by wonderful colonial buildings, all of which are beautifully restored.

As many as 10 colonial churches are located in old town Trujillo.

Of course the real jewels fo Trujillo are the beautifully restored UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES "Chan Chan" and the "huacas de la Luna and del Sol". Chan Chan is at par with Machu Picchu but it is much larger.

Compared to the previous huacas, or pyramids, are the Huaca del Dragon and the Huaca Esmeralda, both of which within the city of Trujillo. While much smaller in dimension, they have some of the finest adobe reliefs of South America.

Huanchaco Beach at a short distance of Trujillo is one of Peru's most famous beaches, being popular for surfing. It is also well known for its totora reed fishing rafts, that can now also be rented by beach visitors. There is a vivid nightlife along the boulevar.

In order to enjoy the cultural highlights of Trujillo, you will need at least 2 days, and if you want to enjoy the beach, another day would be recommendable.

THINGS TO DO IN TRUJILLO, PERU: TOURIST ATTRACTIONS