Trujillo is a warm and colonial city. Capital of the Marinera (Folk Dance) and Peruvian Horses of Paso. The city of Chan Chan, El Brujo and las Huacas del Sol Archeological Sites, la Luna and el Dragón, among others, are examples of this refined northern culture.

At the west of Trujillo, we find Huanchacho, a beautiful seaside city and an ancient fisher village, where is possible to appreciate the famous "Caballitos de Totora" rafts made of totora that fishers manage with excellent skills.

ROYAL TOMBS OF SIPAN MUSEUM

In 1987 a small team of Peruvian archeologists led by Dr. Walter Alva found a tomb of an important Mochica governor at a place called Huaca Rajada: the Lord of Sipan. Within the Mochica culture the Lord of Sipan was considered a demigod. He was buried after complex rituals and sacrifices and was accompanied by eight other people. His sumptuous costume included necklaces, pectoral ornaments, earrings, nose rings, helmets, bracelets and scepters, most made of a gold and silver combination. In order to house such an important discovery a magnificent museum was built. This museum also serves as the Lord of Sipan's mausoleum. Its design recalls traditional Moche architecture. This museum is considered among the most important in America and is known as the "Museum of the 21st century".

THE SOL AND THE LUNA HUACA

These two "huacas" or temples are part of the same site that was once the capital of the Mochica culture. El Sol, was possibly the administrative center and is approximately 20 m high and can be seen from outside but is impossible to enter. Huaca La Luna consists of temples superimposed one upon the other according to the different periods of the development of Mochica power. Some walls are decorated with beautiful polychromatic murals showing the deities Aia and Apaec. In the temple archeologists have found a tomb containing more than 40 sacrificed warriors.

TUCUME

Built around 700 B.C and founded according to the legend, by Collar, a descent of Naylamp the mythical hero of Lambayeque culture. Tucume or the Valley of the Pyramids consists of 26 mud brick pyramids or "huacas" almost 40 m high. The structures date from different periods and had political, administrative, social and religious functions. Local shamans and faith healers come here for their ceremonies, as they believe it has special powers.

TRUJILLO MAIN SQUARE

Trujillo is the third largest city in Peru. The strong Spanish influence can be seen in its Main Square, surrounded by impressive colonial houses and mansions.

CHAN CHAN

This pre-Hispanic center is the largest mud brick city in pre-Colombian America. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimu Kingdom and originally covered more than 20 km2. Archeologists estimate that it once housed more than 100, 000 people. It contains opened spaces, houses, stores, workshops, streets, walls and pyramid-shaped temples. Its immense walls are profusely decorated with geometric figures, stylized animals and mythical beings in relief.

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