Trujillo Historic Center

Trujillo & Chan Chan, Peru

Home to the Plaza de Armas, museums, and colonial architecture, worth a full day of exploration.

Places in Trujillo Historic Center

Zisa Restaurante Located within the DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo, offering an exquisite dining experience blending local and international flavors.
Paprika Located in the Costa del Sol hotel, known for excellent regional cuisine and warm ambiance.
Las Bóvedas Serves authentic cuisine from the Libertad region.
Tierra Viva Trujillo top-floor breakfast area A top-floor breakfast area with panoramic views, near the Plaza de Armas.
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centre pool bar A pool bar at the 5-star hotel located on the Plaza de Armas.

Best time to visit: Year-round thanks to Trujillo's 'City of Eternal Spring' climate, though drier months make exploring Chan Chan's adobe ruins more comfortable.
Getting around: Trujillo, Peru's 3rd largest city, serves as the base, with Chan Chan and the surf town of Huanchaco about 20 minutes away, and the Moche Huacas (Sun and Moon) reachable as a separate day trip.
Currency: Peruvian Sol (S/)
Language: Spanish; Quechua and Aymara are widely spoken in the highlands.
Timezone: PET (UTC-5)
Current trends: Trujillo's archaeological-capital identity continues to be anchored by Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city ever built, alongside the ochre-and-turquoise Moche pyramids, while Huanchaco's traditional reed-boat surf culture, just 20 minutes from the city, offers a relaxed coastal counterpart to the archaeological itinerary, with ceviche remaining the signature dish across the city's seafood-forward dining scene.

Chan Chan district — The largest pre-Columbian city ever built, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site.
Huanchaco — A surf town 20 minutes from Trujillo, past Chan Chan, popular for chilling, the beach, and traditional reed boats.