Trujillo, capital of the department of La Libertad, was the dominion of one of the most famous ancient cultures of Perú: the Mochica, whose many impressive remains can still be seen around Trujillo. In the late sixth century AD, the region became the center of power of the Lambayeque culture, and was later ruled by the Chimu, with the citadel of Chan Chan, only 4 Km. from Trujillo, as its capital. The Spanish conquistador, Diego de Almagro, founded the city on December 1534.
Trujillo is todat the principal economic and cultural center of the Peruvian north. Capital of the Marinera, tondero and resbalosa dances, land of the fine Peruvian paso horses and beautiful beaches where fishman still put out to sea in reed crafts.

Location:

I is located in the fertile Moche River valley at N of the Peruvian coast, 560 km N of Lima..

Population: 639 554 inhabitants according to the 1993 census.

Climate: With a sunny and agreeable climate year round, Trujillo is known as the land of the eternal spring. It has a yearly mean temperature of 18°C (64°F), although it can climb to 28°C (82°F) in the summer. Drizzle is common in the winter.

Points of Interest in the City

Traditional Locales: Plaza de Armas.
Churches and Convents: Among the most visited there are: the Cathedral built in 1616. El Carmen: considered like the most important architectonic set of the region. San Francisco, La Merced, Santa Clara, Belen and Santo Domingo.
Colonial and Republican Mansions: Casa Bracamonte, Casa Urquiaga or Calonge, Casa del Mayorazgo de Facala, Casa Ganoza Chipotea, palacio Iturregui, Casa del Mayorazgo, Casa del Marques de Herrera y Valle Hermoso.
Museums: Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad de Trujillo Museo José Casinelli.

Excursions:

Chan Chan, Huacas del Sol and de la Luna, El Brujo, Huanchaco, Huaca del Dragón or del Arco Iris, port and beaches of Chicama.