The 10 Best Things to do in Trujillo, La Libertad Region

December 17, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Trujillo is a lively intersection of ancient culture and modern arts. See ancient ruins at the Chan Chan archaeological site and be awed by the Moche Huaca del Sol y la Luna (temples of the sun and moon.). The multicolored Tunnel of Wishes on the Paseo de Aguas is a fabulous place for people-watching. Locally brewed corn beer is worth a try. If you’re a nightlife lover, pace yourself—bars and clubs get going late, and then go all night.
Restaurants in Trujillo

1. Chan Chan

Trujillo Peru +51 44 248744 http://chanchan.gob.pe/
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4.5 based on 1,513 reviews

Chan Chan

This archaeological zone, an excellent example of pre-Colombian America, once served as the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached the height of its power in the 15th century before falling under the Incas.

Reviewed By gread2016 - Castlegar, Canada

Ancient ruins uncovered in Peru and very interesting. Unfortunately the government does not have the money to carry on with the excavation of these sites but that have great value

2. Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge)ggj

Jr. Pizarro 446, Trujillo Peru +51 44 244841 http://www.bcrp.gob.pe/52-sucursales/sede-regional-trujillo.html
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Casa Urquiaga (Casa Calonge)ggj

3. Museo Huacas de Moche

Valle de Moche, Trujillo Peru +51 44 221269 [email protected] http://www.huacasdemoche.pe/index.php?menuid=2&submenuid=7&articuloid=19&subarticuloid=
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Museo Huacas de Moche

The Moche Route follows the most important cultures that settled in Northern Peru between the years 100 and 900 A.D. Important archaeological finds, such as the discovery of the lavish tomb of the Lord of Sipan, the Lady of Cao mummy and the mural paintings in the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, display the splendour of one of the most creative and successful cultures of the pre-Hispanic world.

Reviewed By rowerdin

A fabulous archeological site in northern Peru that is exceptional in many ways. Excellent interpretive display boards throughout assist visitors with understanding the history and significance of this remarkable site. One could easily spend a day here.

4. Plaza de Armas de Trujillo

Centro historico de Trujillo, Trujillo Peru http://www.trujillodelperu.com/plazas.htm
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4.5 based on 962 reviews

Plaza de Armas de Trujillo

Reviewed By joniG8888 - Drexel Hill, United States

The plaza is a great place to people-watch, sit, read, talk to people, meet puppies and watch dance performances. There are marble benches to sit on(no criss-cross sitting allowed). There are vendors who sell food, bubbles and toys. We watched a presentation of La Marinera folk dance and it was amazing! See it on IG: @flip_in_philly

5. Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao

El Brujo s/n Magdalena de Cao, Trujillo 13750 Peru +51 939 326 240 [email protected] http://www.elbrujo.pe
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4.5 based on 848 reviews

Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao

Reviewed By 792fernandak - Savannah, United States

This historic site outside of Trujillo, is still being documented and the range of items in the Museum are beautifully presented. The ancient Moche civilization was very sophisticated and a visit to the this excavation site and Museum with a guide provides an insight about a past world. I strongly recommend organizing to go with a guide to get a deeper understanding. The Lady of Cao is a well preserved mummy and she is displayed with many of the artifacts that were found in her burial place. I was transfixed by her and all that I saw. We spent about 1.5 hours between the site and the small museum. And a note that in the gift shop were some of the nicest T-shirts with Moshe motifs that were stylish and nicely fabricated. Worth checking out.

6. Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria

Entre el Jr. Orbegozo y Jr. Independencia, Trujillo Peru +51 976 909 049 http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=101
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4.5 based on 341 reviews

Catedral de Trujillo - Catedral de Santa Maria

Reviewed By camillah213 - Limhamn, Sweden

This Church have been totally restored to accommodate when the pope comes in a month and it is so beautiful. The paintings in the ceiling is breathtaking

7. Museo de Arqueologia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

Jr. Junin 682, Trujillo Peru +51 44 249322 http://www.facebook.com/Museo-de-Arqueolog%C3%ADa-Antropolog%C3%ADa-e-Historia-de-la-UNT-367636606584307/
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4.0 based on 96 reviews

Museo de Arqueologia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

Reviewed By LuisaV18 - Bogota, Colombia

The staff of the hotels where I stayed did not even know of the existence of this museum, and it was great. I suggest visiting before going to the archaeological sites, but you can also go afterwards and evaluate how much you learned. The museum gives a good overview of the history of Peru’s occupation, which is very useful as a background of your visit to the Trujillo area. The museum looks very much like a South-American public university museum (old, poor, in decay), but the collection is amazing and the curation is very well constructed. I saw pieces here that were way more impressive than most of the ones in the well-maintained Huaca museums

8. Huaca Arco-Iris or Huaca El Dragon

Chan Chan, Trujillo Peru
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4.0 based on 229 reviews

Huaca Arco-Iris or Huaca El Dragon

9. Casa de la Emancipacion

Jiron Francisco Pizarro 610 Jiron Gamarra, Trujillo 13001 Peru
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Casa de la Emancipacion

10. Museo del Juguete Antiguo

Jr. Independencia 705, Trujillo Peru +51 44 208181 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/museodeljuguete.trujillo
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4.0 based on 156 reviews

Museo del Juguete Antiguo

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