Trujillo (Peru) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Peru, capital of La Libertad region
About Trujillo (Peru)
The Moche or Mochica culture developed between 100 BCE and 700 CE, in the Moche valley, having as its headquarters the territory that today is called Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Huacas of the sun and the moon), an archaeological complex that covers approximately 60 hectares and was the center of power of the Mochica culture; This culture spread to the valleys of the northern coast of present-day Peru. The Moche societies developed a complex technology of irrigation canals, with which they demonstrated extensive knowledge in hydraulic engineering and expanded the agricultural frontier. In addition, they made intensive use of copper in the manufacture of weapons, tools and ornamental objects. The Kingom of Chimor developed between the years 1000 and 1200 and occupied the territories previou
Top Attractions in Trujillo (Peru)
Explore the best things to see and do in Trujillo (Peru):
- ★El Brujo Archaeological Site
- ★Huaca "El Dragon", Complejo Arqueológico Chan-Chan
- ★Huacas de Moche Archaeological Site Museum
- ★La Huaca de la Luna
- ★La Huaca del Sol
- ★Trujillo's Colonial Center
Where to Eat in Trujillo (Peru)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chelseas
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