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Trujillo

Peru travel guide

What to see in Trujillo

A colonial city of colourful mansions, with Chan Chan, the largest mud-brick city in the Americas.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: eduardorudas · CC BY 2.0

Trujillo highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Chan Chan

    The adobe city of the Chimú.

  2. Huacas del Sol y de la Luna

    Moche temples.

  3. Plaza de Armas

    Colourful mansions.

  4. Huanchaco

    Totora reed boats.

  5. Marinera

    The city’s dance.

Day trips from Trujillo

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Trujillo

Any time of year is good to travel to Trujillo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the cevichería. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Peru guide.

Frequently asked questions about Trujillo

What to see in Trujillo?

Chan Chan, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, Plaza de Armas, Huanchaco and Marinera.

What to see in Trujillo in one day?

Don’t miss Chan Chan, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, Plaza de Armas, Huanchaco and Marinera. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Trujillo?

Any time of year is good to travel to Trujillo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Trujillo?

Chan Chan.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.