Trujillo district

Trujillo district is the commercial and administrative center of the region on Peru's northern coast. The area spans flat coastal terrain and houses banks, offices, and shops that serve the surrounding metropolitan population.

Spanish conquistadors founded this district in the 16th century as the administrative seat of northern colonial territories. The settlement quickly became a key trading center that shaped the region's economic development.

The main square is surrounded by colonial-era buildings that shape the character of this district. The cathedral standing nearby reflects the religious importance this place has held for residents over centuries.

The area is easy to navigate on foot with clear streets that guide you through the center. The flat terrain makes exploring comfortable, and most important sites lie close together.

The district sits on a flat coastal plain that gives daily life a different character than elsewhere in the region. This setting also makes it a natural hub connecting north and south across the country.

Location: Trujillo province

Capital city: Trujillo

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Shares border with: Laredo District, Moche District, Víctor Larco Herrera District, Huanchaco District, La Esperanza District, Florencia de Mora District, El Porvenir District

GPS coordinates: -8.11185,-79.02871

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04