Trujillo is located in northern Lima. One of the attractions of Trujillo is its long, rich and beautiful coast. This beautiful coast was once home to two of the most remarkable civilizations settled in America. The Mochica Culture settled in the Moche Valley from 100 AD to 800 AD. The Mochicas built the Temples of the Moon and the Sun which are currently under excavation. The Temple of the Moon is open to public and the walls of the pyramid have several painted symbols and human representations.

Later on, the Chimu Culture ruled the area from 1200 AD to 1465 AD when the Inca Tupac Yupanqui conquered them. The Chimu culture built the biggest mud city in the world. Chan Chan had a capacity of one hundred thousand people in an area of 18 square kilometers with some walls as high as 9 meters. The city had streets, plazas with ramps, big houses, palaces, warehouses, water reservoirs, deposits and cemeteries. Chan Chan was added as a Unesco World heritage in 1986.  Nowadays, it is possible to observe some original walls, but most of them are covered by layers of walls that depict what was carved on the original walls.  Some of the plazas have still kept their original design and can be visited.

Trujillo holds one of the best regional cuisines in Peru. Great restaurants can be found around downtown and Huanchaco. Eating at a local restaurant and then walking around downtown Trujillo is charming. Another attraction of Trujillo is the weather. Trujillo is known in Peru as the city of the eternal spring because it is usually sunny. 

In Trujillo, it is possible to observe one of the most popular dances of Peru. Marinera is the most romantic and graceful dance of Peru. This elegant and stylized dance is a must see if you are in Trujillo.

Surf is very popular in the La Libertad region where Trujillo is located. People from all over the world come to this region to surf the longest "left" of the world. This wave can be found in Chicama. Chicama is located about an hour and half from Trujillo. The town is also known as Malabrigo. Poemape and Huanchacho are very popular among surfers. In Huanchaco, it is possible to find a couple of surfing schools which provide wetsuits and boards.

If you decide to visit Trujillo, you should stay near the downtown area. If you have some extra days, you should spend a night in Huanchaco to observe the beautiful sunset and the local fisherman surfing the waves on their local reed canoes known as “Caballitos de Totora”.