Highlights
Tour to mansions in the historic center of Trujillo
Learn about the local history from professional guides
Get to know one of the World's Heritage Sites.
Opportunity to visit an archaeological museum.
Learn about pre Columbian civilizations from north of Peru
Itinerary
Short on time but eager to soak up Trujillo’s history? The City Tour & Archaeological Museum excursion is your answer. Wander colonial streets, admire grand mansions, and discover the city’s architectural treasures, all guided by local experts. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a concise yet enriching introduction to Trujillo’s heritage. The unique selling point: an expertly curated route that highlights the city’s most outstanding attractions in just a few hours.
Overview
The transportation service will pick you up at your selected hotel to start the tour. You will go on a panoramic visit to Santa Clara and Carmen's churches and its convents, as well as the Church of San Francisco. Then visit the church of La Merced and the Superior Court of Justice. It will continue towards the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, built between 1647 and 1666, which keeps rococo altarpieces and paintings from the Cusco and Quito school.
Then you will visit the Archbishop's Palace and Casa Calonge, a colonial residence built after the earthquake of 1619 and where the liberator Simon Bolivar stayed over. You will continue to the House of Emancipation, now Banco Continental, and the Iturregui Palace, built in 1842. You will visit Plazuela El Recreo and the old City Wall.
Afterwards, go to the Museum of Archaeology and History of the National University of Trujillo, where objects of the different cultures that were developed in the territory of La Libertad are exhibited.
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