Tourism in Trujillo

Tourism is also a major industry in Trujillo due to the city’s closeness to important sites where the Moche and Chimu civilizations evolved. Trujillo aspires to be considered a World Heritage Site, because of the proximity of both those cultures and its historical colonial city centre whose old houses attract many visitors.

Nearby ruins include the Chimu mud city of Chan Chan, and the Moche ruins of Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna, and El Brujo. The world-famous beach Huanchaco, a surfing destination, is located just north of Trujillo. In addition, the revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar lived in a house on the Plaza de Armas.

Every year the ruins of the La Libertad department are admired by thousands of visitors. Trujillo’s beautiful Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, Seminary, House of Culture and the theaters are symbols of the Spanish culture. The archaeological and colonial ruins include: Chan-Chan, the Huacas del Sol and La Luna, the Huaca del Dragon, Pacatnamu, Marcahuamachuco and Wiracochapampa.

The capital is Trujillo and serves as an economical and cultural center. Tourists can visit the city sites, as well as its beaches. In September, Trujillo becomes the “World Capital of Spring”. The most general expression of northern people is “The Marinera”, a typical dance. In Trujillo, the most important competitions of that dance are performed. Only 12 km from Huamachuco is the the Sausacocha lagoon, which is another tourist attraction.