Because of its wealth of physical and cultural attractions Trujillo is now the centre of tourism in the north of Peru. Its famous festivals, much of them religious in nature, have served repeatedly to demonstrate the beauty and richness of its culture and folklore.

Five miles south of Trujillo stand the ceremonial centres or huacas known as the Temples of the Sun and the Moon of the Moche civilisation. It is believed that they were, respectively, an administrative centre and a centre of worship. The Temple of the Sun is a graded pyramid

Archaeological attractions are found in the adjacent Moche Valley, where are located many pre-Inca sites, the most important of which is Chan Chan, city of mud, the religious and administrative centre of the great Chimú empire.

Geographical Location:
The city of Trujillo is situated on the coast of Peru 558 Km (346 miles) to the north of its capital, Lima. It is the capital of the región La Libertad.

Population:
639 554 inhabitants acording to the 1993 census.

Climate:
Semitropical, and which varies according to the seasons.

Means of Access:

By Land:
All coastal towns are reached by means of the Panamerican Highway, while the Andes are accessed by roads that lead off it.

By air:
"Carlos Martínez de Pinillos" Airport is situted  in thel district of Huanchaco, 10,5 Km (6.5miles to the north of Trujillo, on the road to Huanchaco. There are daily flights to and from Lima, Chiclayo and Tumbes, and it is hoped to add further destinations shortly.  

By sea:
Through the port of Salaverry, some 15 minutes to the south of Trujillo.

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