Trujillo

Heritage & monuments

Chan Chan

This site, once the capital of the ancient Chimú kingdom, lies 5 km west of Trujillo. Here you can explore what's believed to have been the largest city in pre-Columbian South America.

Heritage & monuments

Huaca de la Luna

A large adobe brick site of the Moche civilization near Trujillo, Peru, inhabited from roughly the 1st to 9th centuries. Together with Huaca del Sol, it stands as a major site revealing traces of the ancient Moche capital.

Temples & religious sites

Trujillo Cathedral

This cathedral stands on the Plaza de Armas in Trujillo, Peru. Construction took 19 years, and its historical value was recognized when it was designated a minor basilica in 1967.

Heritage & monuments

Huaca del Dragón

This adobe temple stands near the Chan Chan ruins in Trujillo and once served as a center of religion and administration. Its highlight is a relief mural carved with rainbow motifs.

Heritage & monuments

Statua antropofica

This sculpture stands in Plaza de Armas, the heart of Trujillo's old town. It's surrounded by historic buildings such as the cathedral and city hall, making it a great spot to explore together.

Nature

Lake Conache

A quiet lake in the village of Conache, near Trujillo in Peru's La Libertad region. It's a good place to get away from the busy city and relax amid peaceful natural scenery.

Parks & gardens

Plaza de Armas of Trujillo

A plaza at the heart of Trujillo's historic district, marking the starting point of the city's founding during Spanish colonial rule. Surrounded by landmarks like the city hall and cathedral, it's a pleasant place to stroll and take in the city's history.

Temples & religious sites

Trujillo Peru Temple

This temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Trujillo is the second to be built in Peru, after the Lima Temple. It serves as a spiritual center for members in the northern region and is worth visiting for its neat, orderly architecture.