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Trujillo, Peru

Trujillo

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Trujillo

Explore Trujillo in Peru, a colorful city known for its stunning colonial architecture, lively streets, and delicious ceviche. Don't miss the impressive archaeological sites nearby like Chan Chan and Huaca del Sol y la Luna. With its warm weather and friendly locals, Trujillo is a must-visit destination for any traveler looking to experience the culture and history of Peru.

Recommendations

Outdoor4.3/5

Playa Varadero - Huanchaco

Outdoor4.5/5

Plaza de Armas of Trujillo

Get ready to fall in love with Plaza de Armas in Trujillo! This lively square is surrounded by colonial buildings, vibrant flower gardens, and charming cafes. Don't miss the stunning Cathedral of Trujillo and the colonial-era wooden benches for people-watching. A must-visit spot for soaking up the local culture in Peru.

Culture4.6/5

Chan Chan

Welcome to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world and a window into ancient Peruvian history! Grab your explorer hat and get ready to be wowed by the intricate mud-brick architecture. VWVG+Q5C offers the perfect spot to capture panoramic views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, hit the nearby stunning beaches in charming Huanchaco. Let the adventure begin!

Culture4.5/5

La Huaca del Sol

Landmark4.9/5

Lo Nuestro Escuela de Marinera

Eat$$4.1/5

La Plazita

Eat4.2/5

La Esquina

Eat$$4.4/5

La Casa del Cilindro Trujillo

Eat4.5/5

Cevicheria Muelle 78

Eat3.9/5

Restaurante El Mochica

Looking for a taste of Peru? Head to Restaurante El Mochica on Av. Larco for traditional dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado. With a colorful and lively atmosphere, this spot in Huanchaco is a must-visit for foodies looking to experience authentic Peruvian cuisine. Don't miss out on this delicious culinary adventure!

Eat4.6/5

LA PERUCHA

Looking for a cozy spot in Trujillo? Look no further than La Perucha! Located at A. De Mayolo 219, this charming cafe offers delicious Peruvian coffee and pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up during your adventures in Peru. Don't miss their famous empanadas!

Eat4.1/5

EL TORINO parrilldas

Eat$$4.2/5

El Cardenal Café

Stays

Stay4.4/5

Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo

Nestled in the heart of Trujillo, Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham offers luxurious accommodations and stunning views, making it an iconic destination for travelers seeking comfort and culture in this historic coastal city of Peru.

Stay4.4/5

Casa Andina Standard Trujillo Plaza

Experience the charm of Casa Andina Standard Trujillo Plaza, where modern comfort meets vibrant Peruvian culture, making it a perfect base to explore Trujillo's rich history and captivating architecture.

Stay4.1/5

Hotel El Gran Marques

Stay3.95/5

Qhamar Hotel

Stay3.9/5

Libertad Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Trujillo, Libertad Hotel offers a unique blend of modern comfort and historical charm, making it the perfect base to explore the city's rich colonial architecture and vibrant culture.

Stay3.8/5

Gran Bolivar Hotel

Things To Do
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3.8/5

Customize Cruise Ship Full Day tour - English Guide

After working for over two years with different Cruise Ship Lines providing tours, we decided to offer a customize experience that will fit from your arrival time to your departure time (specially made for Cruise Ship travelers) On the booking list you will see different starting times: 7am, 8am, 9am and so on... this times are referential, what we do is set a direct communication with you trough Viator or email or whatsapp for the best time to pick the group which always is the earliest time. We are able to customize a group or private tour experience including all the main archeological sites accordingly to your available time in our Home town. Because learning about other cultures shouldn't be expensive!!!

$74.00
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4/5
4 h

Afternoon: Chan Chan Complex from Trujillo

Chan Chan is a complex of adobe and sand and was one of the largest known cities in the Americas. For nearly 600 years, the sprawling city was the seat of an Empire that extended for hundreds of miles, and its residents were masters of engineering techniques unknown to the rest of the world.

$30.00
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4.4/5
5 h

Shore Excursion from Salaverry port

If your cruise ship stop at Salaverry port come and visit the major archaeological sites near Trujillo, each showcasing a different civilization. From the Moche people with their far-flung complexes, including the Sorcerer site in the north and the Huaca temples in the southeast, to the Chimu civilization’s massive and complete Chan Chan citadel, this tour is designed to bring you the best and the brightest of Trujillo’s dazzling archaeological line-up.

$80.00
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4.8/5
5 h

El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum

It gives you an insight on the History of the Lady of Cao "EL BRUJO" one of the most interesting archeological sites on the North of Peru

$30.00
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4.3/5

TRUJILLO : Full day in Spanish from the Salaverry port

We work with small groups. 15 people per guide. The vehicles are comfortable and air-conditioned. The guides have an excellent level of English.

$65.00
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5/5

Show of Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera with lunch

Spend an amazing day enjoying a delicious lunch and the spectacular Peruvian Paso Horse show and the beauty of one of the most Peruvian representative dances: the Marinera.

$87.00
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4.6/5

Full Day Group shore excursions Tours from salaverry port

Discover the best of Trujillo in a single day with our exclusive Full Day Cruise Passenger Cruise, designed to take advantage of every minute without worry. You will visit the impressive Huacas del Sol y la Luna, ceremonial center of Moche culture; the historic center of trujillo with its colonial masiones , the majestic Chan Chan, considered the largest mud city in the world; and finish at the charming Playa de Huanchaco, birthplace of the traditional totora horses. Why choose us? Because we specialise in cruise passengers: we pick you up directly from the port, optimise your visit times and guarantee your return to the ship on time. No stress, no setbacks and an authentic, safe and perfectly organized experience. NORTH EXPEDITION TEAM : Located in front of the Gangway ship with NORTH EXPEDITION LOGO. BOARDING : 8 : 00AM START : 8 : 30AM END : 3 : 00 - 3 : 30PM

$85.00
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4.5/5
2 h 30 mins

City Tour in Trujillo

The City Tour include the visit of mansions and churches and as well as the Archaeological Museum of the National University of Trujillo.

$25.00
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5/5
8 h

Private tour full day chan chan & huacas sun and moon in SUV

Unique experience where you will discover about great pre-Inca cultures forgotten in time, but that dazzle for their work and ornamentation of their temples with clay and color. In our tours you will have the opportunity to enter places that are not common and not traveled by the public. Our experienced local guides will take you back in time to experience our culture.

$150.00
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5/5

Trujillo : Chan Chan, Ceviche & Gastronomic Tour

Live this fantastic tour that combines the best of the culture and gastronomy of Trujillo, enjoying a varied tour that combines a visit to the largest mud city in the pre-Hispanic world, Chan Chan. Tour one of the nine palaces that make up the city and admire its squares, corridors and administrative areas decorated with beautiful reliefs dedicated to the sea. Learn about the history of the Chimú, the largest pre-Inca empire, on the northern coast of Peru. Learn the secrets of preparing Pisco Sour and Ceviche. Walk the streets of Huanchaco and its market where you will learn about fruits, vegetables and life in a local market. Stroll along Huanchaco beach and see the ancient artisanal fishing boats called "caballitos de totora".

$97.00
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5/5
8 h

Trujillo in a Day: Moon Temple and Museum , Chan Chan & Huanchaco

If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of Trujillo city sights and surrounding archeological attractions, this is it. In one activity- and history-filled day, take a private city tour to see attractions like the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon and the archaeological site museum; have lunch in the coastal village of Huanchaco; and explore the former Chimú capital of Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An experienced private guide and transport are included.

$159.00
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4/5
8 h

Private Tour Trujillo: Downtown, Sun & Moon Temple, Chan Chan and Huanchaco

Visit two Chimú archeological sites and the coastal village of Huanchaco on this combo tour from Trujillo with a knowledgeable guide. Start at the Temple of the Dragon (also known as the Temple of the Rainbow), an adobe pyramid that features beautiful frieze murals. Then tour the biggest ancient city in South America, former Chimú capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chan Chan. Explore its plazas and learn about its history, and then finish your tour in Huanchaco to see its famous reed fishing boats. Hotel transport is included.

$129.00
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4/5
6 h

Trujillo Private

This is a Private Tour for minimum 2 people. You will visit Huaca de La Luna center of the Moche culture and Chan Chan capital city of the Chimu Kingdom.

$70.00
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4.3/5
4 h 30 mins

El Brujo Complex Archaeological Tour and Lady of Cao

We offer this wonderful excursion to tour the beautiful Valley of Chicama, located northern coast of Peru, and visit some of the most impressive archaeological discovers known as Huaca El Brujo. Discover this sacred place of the Moche Culture and appreciate the beauty of its impressive ancient buildings. Visit the incredible Museum of the Cao to see the mysterious mummy of the Lady of Cao, a woman belonging to the elite Moche. Taste the Peruvian drink known as Chicha de Jora at the small village of Magdalena de Cao. Explore with us this mysterious site and live a unique experience.

$109.00
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4/5
5 h

El Brujo Archaeological Site & Lady of Cao Complex from Trujillo

Take a private tour from Trujillo to El Brujo Archeological Complex with your own private guide, and enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the Moche civilization, who inhabited northern Peru from the 1st to 8th centuries. See El Brujo’s three main temples and learn about the role of each, and be wowed at the on-site museum that houses a female mummy recently discovered at the archeological site. This private tour provides a more personalized experience.

$120.00
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4.8/5

Full Archaeological Chan Chan Tour

Circuit made for lovers of history and archeology who wish to have a unique experience and enter through routes not common to the public and be the lucky ones to access the best places and latest finds. Tour the great city of chan chan and walk through its streets and imagine the power of the ancient Chimú Cápac, rulers in chan chan and discover the importance of the cult of the dead in chan chan. In addition, throughout the tour they will be accompanied by an official tourist guide who interprets heritage and conservation. Our circuit is designed by experts in archeology and passionate about guiding.

$123.08
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5/5
3 h

Trujillo City Tour

Explore the historic city of Trujillo, known for its rich colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Begin with panoramic views of the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches, then stroll through the Main Square, passing by San Francisco Church and the Cathedral, home to colonial artwork. Visit the House of Emancipation, where Peru’s independence was first declared, and the Casa Calonge, where Simón Bolívar once stayed. End at the Museum of Archeology and History, which displays over 10,000 artifacts showcasing the region’s pre-Hispanic cultures. After the tour, return to your hotel.

$37.00
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5/5
9 h

Full day: Moon and Sun temple & Chan Chan from Trujillo

Pick up from your accommodation in Trujillo ( city center) around 10:00am from where we will leave for the Campiña de Moche, first we will go to the Huacas de Moche Museum where we appreciate the archaeological remains extracted from the Huaca de the Moon exhibited in three rooms; that allow to know about the moches, their city, the cult to the power and to the god of the mountain Aia Paec. We will then follow to Huaca de La Luna, which is a religious architectural complex made of adobe, where the image of their deity Aia Paec is shown in high relief, as well as the iconography of warriors, dancers, spiders and snakes. After lunch (lunch not included) we will start the Chan Chan Tour, we will pick you up from the main square or at the restaurant that was left. Later we will go to the Chan Chan Site Museum, where you can see the prehispanic cultural development of the region and where the Chimú story is told through projections of lights and sound effects. Return toTrujillo 6:00 pm.

$45.00
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5/5
6 h

Full day Trujillo

With this tour, you will have the oportunity of visit the best of Moche and Chimu culture and also you will enjoy the visit to Huanchaco beach

$70.00
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4.5/5

Tour in Trujillo to Huaca de la Luna and downtown Trujillo

Experience this fantastic tour that combines the best of the Moche culture and the historic center of Trujillo, enjoying a varied tour where the visit to the most important temple of the Moche culture is combined, which is full of polychrome reliefs with representations of their rites, human sacrifices and gods. Also, visit the historic center of Trujillo to learn about its colonial past, the struggle for independence and its life in the present, touring the market.

$40.00
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