Santuario de la Virgen del Socorro

Ride the waves on a surfboard, stretch out on the sand and visit an ancient city at this laid-back town on Peru's northwestern coast.

Just outside Trujillo is the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, an astonishing walled city filled with temples, palaces, tombs and art.

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

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

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

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chan Chan Site Museum in Huanchaco. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.