Trujillo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trujillo
Trujillo is a city on the north coast of Peru, renowned for the pre-Incan archaeological sites in the area. It is also famed for its surfing beaches and beautiful colonial architecture in the city center.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Trujillo
1. Chan Chan
Chan Chan was the largest pre-Columbian city in all of the Americas, and its ruins are now a major tourist attraction.
2. Surfing
You will find some of the best waves in South America on this stretch of coastline, making Trujillo a magnet for surfers.
3. Huaca de la Luna y Sol
This is another stunning archaeological site, featuring the best preserved murals in Peru.
4. Laguna Conache
Laguna Conache is the place to go to for the unusual sport of sandboarding; think surfing on sand dunes instead of waves.
5. Architecture
The colonial streets in the center of town are not to be missed, making Trujillo a beautiful place to walk and relax.
Where to Eat in Trujillo
Squalos on Diaz de Cienfuegos offers excellent local dishes with a focus on seafood, while Rincon de Vallejo on Orbegoso has traditional dishes at attractive prices. Expect to pay S/.10 for a dish in a laid-back cafe and S/.25 in a more upscale restaurant.
When to visit Trujillo
Trujillo has a mild desert climate and is known as the "City of Everlasting Spring" because of its pleasant year-round weather.
How to Get to Trujillo
Plane
FAP Capitán Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) serves the city with flights from other Peruvian cities. A taxi to the city center will cost around S/.16.45. Buses cost S/.1.50.
Car
Trujillo is on the Pan-American Highway, with good connections from major cities to the north and south.
Bus
The city is served by a number of intercity bus companies. The fare from Lima is around S/.45.
Airlines serving Trujillo
Where to stay in Trujillo
Casa de Clara in Santa Clara offers good hostel accommodation in a quiet area just 10-minutes' walk from the city center. Hotel Gran Bolivar in the historic city center has spacious rooms with terraces in a good position.
Popular neighbourhoods in Trujillo
Centro Histórico - this is the area around Plaza de Armas, featuring the city cathedral and much of the old colonial buildings. You will find a number of restaurants, good hotels, and busy bars.
Huanchaco Beach - this is a World Surfing Reserve and one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Trujillo region. It has a beautiful beach and a buzzing nightlife.
Víctor Larco Herrera - this is a coastal area to the west of the city center with lots of green space and the popular shopping area of Larco Avenue.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trujillo
Most booked hotels in Trujillo
How to Get Around Trujillo
Public Transportation
Buses cover the main routes in and around the city and fares are from S/.1.50.
Taxi
Official taxis in Trujillo are yellow with a sticker of the city's coat of arms on the windshield. The meter drop is S/.5 and then the fare is S/.6 per mile.
Car
Roads in Trujillo are generally well maintained and traffic is not too congested. Roads around the city may be unpaved, so care is needed. Car rental costs from S/.100.
The Cost of Living in Trujillo
Shopping Streets
Trujillo is famous for its shoe making, leather goods, and ceramics. Jirón Pizarro and Jirón Ayacucho are good choices for local crafts. The Mall Aventura Plaza and Real Plaza Trujillo focus on more mainstream international brands.
Groceries and Other
A quart of milk in Trujillo costs around S/.3.65 and a dozen eggs is S/.4.25.