Trujillo, Colonial city in coastal northwestern Peru.
The city stretches along the Moche River valley near the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by agricultural fields and archaeological complexes.
Spanish conquistador Diego de Almagro established Trujillo in 1534, naming it after Francisco Pizarro's birthplace in Spain.
The National Marinera Festival takes place annually, presenting traditional dances and music performances from across the country.
Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport connects Trujillo with Lima through regular flights, while the Pan-American Highway provides road access.
Chan Chan, located 6 kilometers from the city center, stands as the largest adobe city from ancient times.
Location: La Libertad Department
Inception: March 5, 1535
Founders: Diego de Almagro
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
GPS coordinates: -8.11168,-79.02877
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
Chan Chan
5.1 km
Huaca del Sol
4.4 km
Huaca Prieta
37.1 km
Huaca de la Luna
4.9 km
Plaza de Armas of Trujillo
20 m
El Brujo
37.5 km
Huaca del Dragón
4.5 km
Estadio Mansiche
610 m
Statua antropofica
21 m
Huaca Cao Viejo
37.4 km
La Galgada
104.2 km
Chan Chan
5.1 km
Pacatnamu
107.3 km
Swamps of Huanchaco
12.4 km
Huaca Esmeralda
2.2 km
Casa Urquiaga
137 m
Huacas de Moche Museum
5.2 km
Estadio Chan Chan
1.5 km
Palacio Iturregui
403 m
Huaca Cortada
38 km
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
522 m
Trujillo Peru Temple
1.6 km
Casa del Pueblo (Trujillo)
397 m
Iglesia Matriz de Guadalupe
108.2 km
Angasmarca Temple
107.2 km
Monumento al huaco erótico moche
4.1 km
Morro Carretas Lighthouse
14 km
Historic center of Trujillo
798 mReviews
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