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Things to do in Trujillo

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Top 25 things to do in Trujillo

  1. Trujillo Private Arrival Transfer, Trujillo01

    1. Trujillo Private Arrival Transfer

    30 minFrom₹3,031/ person
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    Start your trip to Trujillo with a private transfer from Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport to your Trujillo hotel. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and skip the taxi queues and shared shuttles. Service is available 24 hours a day.

  2. Shore Excursion: 3-Day Machu Picchu from Salaverry Port, Trujillo02

    2. Shore Excursion: 3-Day Machu Picchu from Salaverry Port

    3 daysFrom₹2,33,893/ person
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    If your cruise ship stop at Salaverry Port. This wil be your great opportunity to visit one of the new seven wornders of the world in our exclusive tour package to Machu Picchu with an affordable price, twice lower than the cruise line tour packages.

  3. The Witcher and the Lady of Cao, Trujillo03

    3. The Witcher and the Lady of Cao

    4 hoursFrom₹5,847/ person
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    The archaeological find of the Lady of Cao, is undoubtedly an unprecedented fact that forces each Peruvian to pause and reflect on how our history becomes dynamic in the face of this fact, since what we believed for years, that the Mochica culture was clearly a patriarchy, it takes an unexpected turn and incidentally invites us to reflect: the political and socio-economic weight of pre-Columbian women in those times where until their discovery the female role, in the mental collective, was totally secondary.

  4. Full Day in Trujillo from Puerto Salaverry, Trujillo04

    4. Full Day in Trujillo from Puerto Salaverry

    5.0· 25 reviewsFrom₹6,822/ person
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    Experience a unique experience exploring the best of Trujillo on an unforgettable cultural tour! Discover the imposing Huaca de la Luna and contemplate the majesty of Huaca del Sol, living testimonies of the ancient Mochic civilization. Stroll through the historic Plaza de Armas and marvel at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It ends in the charming beach resort of Huanchaco, home to the traditional totora horses. With an official English guide, tickets included and convenient transportation, this tour offers a complete immersion in the history, archaeology and landscapes of northern Peru. Duration: 4 to 5 hours Groups: 1 to 32 people Book now and discover the essence of Trujillo in one day!

  5. Cultural and Gastronomic Tour in Trujillo Peru, Trujillo05

    5. Cultural and Gastronomic Tour in Trujillo Peru

    5.0· 3 reviewsFrom₹9,453/ person
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    Live this fantastic tour that combines the best of the culture and gastronomy of Trujillo, enjoying a varied tour that combines a visit to the largest mud city in the pre-Hispanic world, Chan Chan. Tour one of the nine palaces that make up the city and admire its squares, corridors and administrative areas decorated with beautiful reliefs dedicated to the sea. Learn about the history of the Chimú, the largest pre-Inca empire, on the northern coast of Peru. Learn the secrets of preparing Pisco Sour and Ceviche. Walk the streets of Huanchaco and its market where you will learn about fruits, vegetables and life in a local market. Stroll along Huanchaco beach and see the ancient artisanal fishing boats called "caballitos de totora".

  6. Show of Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera with lunch, Trujillo06

    6. Show of Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera with lunch

    5.0· 3 reviewsFrom₹8,479/ person
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    Spend an amazing day enjoying a delicious lunch and the spectacular Peruvian Paso Horse show and the beauty of one of the most Peruvian representative dances: the Marinera.

  7. Tours of Ceviche + Pisco Souer, Trujillo07

    7. Tours of Ceviche + Pisco Souer

    5.0· 3 reviewsFrom₹16,567/ person
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    The adventure begins in the imposing Chan Chan, the largest mud city in the world, built by the Chimu civilization, masters of the sea. Here you will discover how this culture thrived thanks to its close relationship with the ocean, developing fishing techniques and maritime trade that marked its history. You will walk through its ancient streets and squares, understanding the legacy of a society deeply connected to the sea. Then, the experience continues to the coast in Huanchaco, a traditional fishing village where the ancient totora horses are still used. This is the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the flavors of Peru with an unforgettable gastronomic experience: you will learn about the history and preparation of the emblematic ceviche, made with fresh fish of the day, and you will enjoy a demonstration of the famous pisco sour, the flag cocktail of the country.

  8. Trujillo in a Day: Moon Temple and Museum , Chan Chan & Huanchaco, Trujillo08

    8. Trujillo in a Day: Moon Temple and Museum , Chan Chan & Huanchaco

    5.0· 2 reviews8 hoursFrom₹15,495/ person
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    If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of Trujillo city sights and surrounding archeological attractions, this is it. In one activity- and history-filled day, take a private city tour to see attractions like the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon and the archaeological site museum; have lunch in the coastal village of Huanchaco; and explore the former Chimú capital of Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An experienced private guide and transport are included.

  9. Full day: Moon and Sun temple & Chan Chan from Trujillo, Trujillo09

    9. Full day: Moon and Sun temple & Chan Chan from Trujillo

    5.0· 2 reviews9 hoursFrom₹4,385/ person
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    Pick up from your accommodation in Trujillo ( city center) around 10:00am from where we will leave for the Campiña de Moche, first we will go to the Huacas de Moche Museum where we appreciate the archaeological remains extracted from the Huaca de the Moon exhibited in three rooms; that allow to know about the moches, their city, the cult to the power and to the god of the mountain Aia Paec. We will then follow to Huaca de La Luna, which is a religious architectural complex made of adobe, where the image of their deity Aia Paec is shown in high relief, as well as the iconography of warriors, dancers, spiders and snakes. After lunch (lunch not included) we will start the Chan Chan Tour, we will pick you up from the main square or at the restaurant that was left. Later we will go to the Chan Chan Site Museum, where you can see the prehispanic cultural development of the region and where the Chimú story is told through projections of lights and sound effects. Return toTrujillo 6:00 pm.

  10. Full day Trujillo, Trujillo10

    10. Full day Trujillo

    5.0· 1 reviews6 hoursFrom₹6,822/ person
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    With this tour, you will have the oportunity of visit the best of Moche and Chimu culture and also you will enjoy the visit to Huanchaco beach

  11. Trujillo City Tour, Trujillo11

    11. Trujillo City Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews3 hoursFrom₹3,606/ person
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    Explore the historic city of Trujillo, known for its rich colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Begin with panoramic views of the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches, then stroll through the Main Square, passing by San Francisco Church and the Cathedral, home to colonial artwork. Visit the House of Emancipation, where Peru’s independence was first declared, and the Casa Calonge, where Simón Bolívar once stayed. End at the Museum of Archeology and History, which displays over 10,000 artifacts showcasing the region’s pre-Hispanic cultures. After the tour, return to your hotel.

  12. El Brujo Expedition, Trujillo12

    12. El Brujo Expedition

    5.0· 1 reviewsFrom₹6,822/ person
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    Private Tour with tour guide for minimum 2 people. We stop on route to take pictures in the best sites. You will have the option to visit the village of Magdalena de Cao that in general is not included in Tours in Group.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Trujillo is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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