El Recreo

Trujillo

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Trujillo Plaza de Armas featuring a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Trujillo Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Visit an elegant 17th-century cathedral, view colorful colonial buildings and be part of cultural events at Trujillo’s animated main square.

Trujillo Plaza de Armas
Trujillo Cathedral showing a church or cathedral

Trujillo Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Magnificent altarpieces, stunning canvases and beautiful façades captivate visitors to this 17th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas.

Trujillo Cathedral
Trujillo which includes street scenes

Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala

Find out about the history of Trujillo with a stop at Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala

Mall Aventura Plaza

During your visit to Trujillo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall Aventura Plaza. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Mall Aventura Plaza

Real Plaza Trujillo

5/5(1 review)

During your visit to Trujillo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Real Plaza Trujillo. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Real Plaza Trujillo

National University of Trujillo

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National University of Trujillo, during your trip to Trujillo. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

National University of Trujillo

Things to do

Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

CA $223
per traveller
Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo
Main Square - Trujillo

Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo

CA $38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo
Sandboarding in Salaverry Trujillo

Sandboarding in Salaverry Trujillo

CA $48
per adult
Sandboarding in Salaverry Trujillo
Sandboarding in Conache Lake and Show of Peruvian Paso Horse

Sandboarding in Conache Lake and Show of Peruvian Paso Horse

CA $34
per adult
Sandboarding in Conache Lake and Show of Peruvian Paso Horse
Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan

Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan

CA $93
per adult
Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum

El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum

CA $42
per adult
El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum
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El Recreo Hotel Deals

Hostal El Condado
Hostal El Condado
3 out of 5
309-313 Calle Paraguay, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Museo Huacas de Moche and Belen Church are located ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
Don’t try to stay here.
"This hostal was replaced with a Sunarp office some time before we got there and was not taken off the available hotels list for Trujillo. Very disappointed about that."

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2018

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Hostal El Condado
Hotel El Frayle
Hotel El Frayle
2.5 out of 5
Calle Argentina 289, Urb. El Recreo, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Santo Domingo Church and Casa de Mayorazgo de ...
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Hotel El Frayle
Portada del Sol
Portada del Sol
3 out of 5
Avenida 28 De Julio 140, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santo Domingo Church and Belen Church ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"Budget hotel within a 10 min walk of the central town square and across the road from combi buses to Chanchan and Huanchaco (1.5 sol). Showers hot, wifi good, basic breakfast (as expected), staff universally lovely. Room a little dated but provided everything needed. Very happy with my stay."

Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2017

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Portada del Sol
Hostal El Centurión
Hostal El Centurión
3 out of 5
Calle Paraguay Nº 304, Urb. El Recreo, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Museo Huacas de Moche and Belen Church are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación, limpio, gente muy amable y con mucho conocimiento del área"

Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2019

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Hostal El Centurión
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
5 out of 5
Los Cocoteros 505, Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad
The price is CA $100 per night from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11
CA $100
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Víctor Larco Herrera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
"Excelent Customer Service & One of the Best Colonial Resort Style Hotels in Latin America!"

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2024

Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
4 out of 5
Jiron Independencia 485, Plaza de Armas, Trujillo, La Libertad
The price is CA $90 per night from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11
CA $90
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2024

Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
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Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo

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Monserrate

While there might not be top attractions in Monserrate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Real Plaza Trujillo and Trujillo Plaza de Armas.

Monserrate
Trujillo which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Downtown Trujillo

Downtown Trujillo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trujillo Cathedral and Trujillo Plaza de Armas.

Downtown Trujillo
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Vista Hermosa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Hermosa and surrounding area, you can visit Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala and Trujillo Plaza de Armas.

Vista Hermosa
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El Alambre

While El Alambre might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mall Aventura Plaza and Coliseo Gran Chimu.

El Alambre
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Vista Hermosa II Etapa

Vista Hermosa II Etapa might not have many top sights, but Mall Aventura Plaza and Real Plaza Trujillo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vista Hermosa II Etapa
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Natasha Alta

While Natasha Alta isn't home to many top sights, Mall Aventura Plaza and Huaca La Esmeralda are some notable places to visit nearby.

Natasha Alta

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