Trujillo Tour (Full Day)

The Independence of Trujillo from Spain was proclaimed in the Historic Centre of Trujillo on December 29, 1820, and the city was honoured in 1822 by the Congress of the Republic of Peru with the title “Meritorious City and Faithful to the Fatherland”, for its role in the fight for Peruvian independence. Trujillo is the birthplace of Peru’s judiciary, and Trujillo was twice designated as the capital of the country. It was the scene of the Revolution of Trujillo in 1932. Trujillo is considered the “cradle of liberty and cradle of the judiciary in Peru”.

Trujillo is also known as the “City of Everlasting Spring”, is considered the “Capital of the Marinera”, a traditional dance in Peru, “Cradle of the Peruvian Paso horse”, as well as the “Capital of Culture of Peru”. It has sponsored numerous national and international cultural events, and has a lively arts community. Current festivals include the “National Marinera Festival”, the Trujillo Spring Festival and the International Book Festival, which is one of the most important cultural events in the country.

The colonial center is home to the grand Trujillo Cathedral, with its bright yellow facade, and the blue Casa Urquiaga. Nearby, the neoclassical Iturregui Palace has Italian marble statues and a courtyard. West of the city, the huge adobe complex of Chan Chan is an abandoned city once home to the ancient Chimu kingdom.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Hotel Transfer

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Private transportation

Private tour guide

Entrance ticket to the park

NOT INCLUDED

Extra Expenses

Travel and Health Insurance

Gratuities for the guide and other staff

Departure Dates (March 2018 through January 2019):

We can leave any day of the week, as long as permits are available. Please remember, permits are only needed for your start date.

Day1

Huacas Sun and Moon - Chan Chan - Huanchaco - Huaca Rainbow

We head to the Moche direction of the temples of Sun and Moon, Old religious centre of the Moche culture. We will then visit the Museum of Huaca de la Luna (30 Minutes approx). We will stop in the heart of the city for an hour to grab some lunch. We will then visit the Rainbow Temple or Huaca Del Dragon, then continue to the NIK Palace and (Chan Chan) and then to the cove of Huanchaco, traditional fishing port where the famous “Totora Horses” are located. Here you can walk on Totora horses (which is optional).

Repellent with a minimum of 35 % deet.

Face tissue paper, toilet paper.

Binoculars.

Bathing suit.

Camera.

Camera charger and, extra batteries.

Sunblock, sun hat.

Water bottle.

Flip flops or sandals.