Trujillo

Trujillo is a city in the Venezuelan Andes at about 1400 meters elevation, serving as the capital of Trujillo State. It sits in a mountain valley and functions as an administrative center surrounded by green slopes and high peaks.

A Spanish soldier named Diego García de Paredes founded the city on October 9, 1557, naming it after his hometown in Extremadura, Spain. The founding was part of early Spanish colonial expansion in the region and European settlement of the Andean highlands.

The city shares its name with several places in Peru, Honduras, and Spain, and this connection reflects in how locals view their identity. People here are proud of belonging to a family of towns bearing the same name across different continents.

The city sits at mountain elevation, so visitors should expect thinner air and cooler weather, especially in evenings. Good walking shoes and a jacket are practical for adapting to the highland environment.

The La Virgen de la Paz statue in the city is the tallest freestanding sculpture in all of South America and rises dramatically above the skyline. The monument is visible from a distance and shapes the city's appearance in a notable way.

Location: Trujillo

Inception: 1557

Founders: Diego García de Paredes

Elevation above the sea: 795 m

Website: http://trujillo-trujillo.gov.ve/portal-alcaldias

GPS coordinates: 9.36886,-70.43346

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:10