THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF TRUJILLO

THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF TRUJILLO

Currently the historic center of Trujillo is bordered by the España Avenue, it may find many buildings dating from the colonial and republican periods, between attractions offered by the historic center of Trujillo we have the following:

• Plaza de Armas (main square), is surrounded by the Cathedral, colonial mansions and Republican harmonious. In the center stands the Freedom Monument (Trujillo), which represents the process of independence. The statue was made in France, the materials used are marble and copper, the sculptor was Edmund Moeller.

• The Cathedral, built between 1647 and 1666, their altars are Baroque and Rococo style, preserved the paintings belong to the Cuzco school of painting and Quito school. The cathedral has the Cathedral Museum with mostly religious works of the colonial era gold and silver.

• Casa del Mayorazgo or Casa Tinoco (House Tinoco), built in the 16th century by the owners of the first sugar factory of Facalá. There he designed the first flag of independence in 1820, is located on a corner of Pizarro and Bolognesi streets. The main entrance is located on the Pizarro Jr. 314. This historical monument shows beautiful balconies on both fronts.

• Casa Calonge or Urquiaga, built in a neoclassical style, between the 18th and 19th centuries, Simon Bolivar stayed in this house, from which organized much of his campaign and issued decrees declaring emancipation Trujillo Capital of the Republic of Peru and creating the Superior Court of Justice. You can see the desk used by Bolivar, gold ornaments of the Chimu culture, as well as period furniture.

• Casa Ganoza, for its architecture, the house is very representative of Trujillo. The house is known for the cover of the lions as its Baroque is crowned by a pediment Rococo and two lions.

• Casa of Emancipation, This house served as headquarters of the First Constitutional Congress and government house of former President Jose de la Riva Agüero.

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FESTIVALS

1. Marinera festival

It is a Peruvian cultural event that takes place every January in the city of Trujillo.

     The event focuses on a marinera contest, a traditional dance of the city. The festival has parades, presentations and Peruvian Paso horse contest.

     Both the Marinera as the Peruvian Paso horse have been declared cultural heritage of the nation by the Peruvian government. This festival is one of the most important and representative cultural events in the country and of the city of Trujillo, for that reason, it has been recognized by the Peruvian government as the National Capital of the Marinera by Law No. 24,447, January 24 1986.

2. Semana Jubilar de Trujillo
It takes place the first week of March. There are craft fairs, parades, seminars, contest of typical dishes, gala evening, verbena (popular party) and the International Book Fair (from 1st to March 10th in the Plazuela del Recreo)

3. International Spring Festival
It is considered the representative festival of the city , takes place between September and October of each year, the main attraction is a traditional art car parade with beauty queens from around the continent, the first festival was held in 1950; the festival activities are the coronation of the Queen of the spring, the Peruvian Paso horse contest, the parade of foreign queens and the spring parade through the main avenues of the city. The festival closes with a private party organized by the Lions Club of Trujillo.

4.Concurso Regional del Caballo de paso Peruano

The contest is organized by the Association of Breeders and Owners of Peruvian Paso Horses of La Libertad region. The competition takes place in the International Spring Festival between September and October and also in the International Festival of the Marinera in January.

5. Independence Day of Trujillo

It is celebrated on December 29 each year to commemorate the day of the proclamation of Trujillo, being official holiday on that day throughout the province. The hoisting of flags is performed in the Plaza de Armas of Trujillo and also many cultural and artistic activities in celebration. It is a representative date of citizenship.

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CASINOS

The casinos are commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, sightseeing cruises and other attractions.

The word casino comes from the Italian word casino, house in the country. It seems that originally there were some villas in the field that were used as a place of recreation for the nobility and the upper middle class. One of these entertainment were games of chance. After passing these locals  to cities or surroundings, have kept the original name of casinos, which are used in almost all western languages.

1. Casino Excalibur

We offer the best fun with our game rooms, roulette, etc.

2.Palacio royal

At the Plaza de Armas between the corner of Pizarro with Almagro, is located Royal Palace Trujillo, spacious and modern room that has machines of last generation and a bingo hall on the third floor.

See more:
http://www.casinosdelperu.com/Modules/Client/casinos/slots_principal.php?idLocal=67




3. Casino Mitos
    This place offers you guaranteed fun with artists and many games.

See more:
https://www.facebook.com/Casino-Mitos-Trujillo-Per%C3%BA-449606195115758/

4. Casino Las Vegas
    We give you many options to enjoy our table games.



5. Casino Keops
Bet your money and win more money or different prizes.

See more: 
https://www.facebook.com/Keops-by-WinMeier-515555965159210/



6. Casino Solid Gold
Spend pleasant moments betting on with friends and also enjoy the karaoke.



7. King Diamonds
Modern place with spectacular designs that will make you feel comfortable while you bets.

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CULTURAL CENTERS

They are places that maintain activities that promote culture among its inhabitants. Some houses of culture have libraries, workshops, courses and other activities usually free or affordable price for the community.

These places have great importance for the preservation of local culture, especially in rural communities that lack of theaters, cinemas or concert halls, also in large cities the houses of culture are important to maintain cultural activities with groups of all ages and social strata.

1. Teatro Municipal de Trujillo

The main cultural scenery of the northern city with capacity for 408 people perfectly located in levels that has the place. Also has piano room , ballet room and all facilities necessary for art and culture can be together in our cultural space.

2. Virgilio Rodríguez Nache Theatre 

It is one of the most important cultural centers of the region where about 50 performances are developed per a year. They offer presentations of plays, poetry readings, music concert, classical, modern and folk dances. It has a capacity of 130 people.

Address: Jirón Independencia 572

See more: 

https://www.facebook.com/virgilio.rodrigueznache?ref=br_rs

3. Casa de la Emancipación

The condition of the casona 

(traditional spanish house) is excellent due to the restoration was carried out according to technical standards, principles, theories and contemporary concepts of restoration monuments internationally recognized by UNESCO, the INC and the Venice Charter.

4. Alianza Francesa

Alianza Francesa de Trujillo is a cultural non-profit association dedicated for 45 years to the teaching of the French language, dissemination of French culture and the French-Peruvian cultural dialogue, contributing to the formation of generations of peruvians featured in the intellectual, cultural and artistic world.

6, Centro de Promoción de Cultura- CEPROCUT

Promotes culture and leadership to generate the local sustainable development of the communities, strengthening the social capital, developing the human capital and increasing the productive capital.


See more: 
http://www.ceprocut.org/




7. Asociación Cultural Dreams Imagination

We offer artistic workshops of theater, reading, singing, dancing, drawing and painting, etc.


See more:

http://www.puntosdecultura.pe/puntoscultura/asociaci%C3%B3n-cultural-dreams-imagination

8. Asociación Cultural Cuatro Gatos

Peruvian artists of a partnership focused on human development through art. Each of us has experienced an inner transformation and the environment thanks to the art in our lives.

See more:
 http://www.puntosdecultura.pe/puntoscultura/asociaci%C3%B3n-cultural-cuatro-gatos

http://www.cuatrogatosperu.com/bienvenidos.html


9.Centro Cultural de Yoga 

   Currently stress on people is increasing, for that reason we give you workshops to a healthy mind

See more:


https://www.facebook.com/Centro-Cultural-de-Yoga-J%C3%B1anakanda-173529252694644/

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VEGETARIAN FOOD

The vegetarian practice has different subgroups, so it is important decide what to stop eating: there are lacto-ovo vegetarians, who consume animal protein from eggs, milk and derivatives; and people who dont eat products derived from animals, known as vegans; who have a philosophy of life more strict. Although critics of vegetarianism say that lack of meat in the diet can be harmful to health, recent researches at the University of Loma Linda (California) shows that people who eat more vegetables, can live up to eight years longer than those who consume animal protein.

1. El Sol vegetarian restaurant

     Friendly atmosphere, variety of vegetarian dishes. We offer macrobiotic diet, vegetarian food, sprouts.

Address: Jr. Junin 203

     (Trujillo centro)


2.Las Mercedes vegetarian restaurant 


   We offer classes of vegetarian food

See more:
https://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-Vegetariano-Las-Mercedes-286685134682701/



3. Le Nature

   Delicious vegetarian dishes made with all-natural products, we are the best in quality.


    Address:  Marcelo Corne street, 338-Urb. San Andrés


4. Lumi

    Cozy place, we offer healthy food. Come and taste our vegan pizza, Tuesdays are creoles.





See More:
 https://www.facebook.com/lumisaludable

5. Muya Musquy

We offer a variety of healthy menús and vegetable milks such as soy, canary grass, sesame.

More information:

https://www.facebook.com/Muya-Musquy-1377282259266601/?ref=page_internal


6. Fuente de Vida
   
   Enjoy our hamburgers of quinoa, causa rellena (smashed potatoes) of soya with watermelon juice, melón and granadilla and variety of healthy desserts.

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/Fuente-de-vida-trujillo-943118959087801/

7. Salón mais

A good place to eat daily and cheaply. Taste a mix of flavors based in red spaghettis, ceviche and Huancaína( peruvian cream).

See more:
https://www.facebook.com/restaurantsalonmais

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FAMILY COUNTRY RESTAURANT AND RECREATIONAL PARK

Family country restaurants are a good alternative to get away from the city, these places offer recreation spaces for adults and kids to spend funny moments with family

1. La Patita Restaurant

Enjoy all the delicacies of food from Trujillo in a warm and familiar atmosphere. Each dish is prepared using only selected ingredients, for that reason La Patita has gained a place in the hearts of all citizens of Trujillo in thirty years of experience.

See more: https://www.facebook.com/Restaurantelapatita?fref=photo

2. Mi Tierra Restaurant

One of the best restaurants with rustic style of Trujillo. Offer fried guinea pigs, stewed, chactados (fried guinea pig with abundant oil under a stone that usually is used as a lid) and peanut sauce. We also offer duck, pork crackling/pork rind and more.

See more: https://www.facebook.com/mitierrarestaurantcuyes

3. Restaurant El Limonero

Enjoy your best moments with excellent international and creole food. We also offer recreational games and pools.

See more: 

ttps://www.facebook.com/Restaurant.El.Limonero

4. Say y Pimienta restaurant

Enjoy a good family time with our recreational games for children. We also offer the best of regional gastronomy.

5. Sol y Fiesta restaurant

This paradise called Sol y Fiesta (Restaurant Events) is located in the curve of sun, way to the Campiña of Moche, which leads to the Temples of the Sun and Moon, a country tourist place that has as one of his main attractions his edification made of stone and wood, surrounded by greenery, in addition, with outdoor seating, pool for adults and children, viewpoint, pergola and music to enjoy it in a ballroom.

More information:
http://solyfiestarestaurante.com/web/

6. Lagunas Restaurant Resort

We are the best alternative in country restaurant, we offer ecological environments, swimming pools, sports fields, and many possibilities for fun and recreation.

More information: http://www.lagunaspueblito.com/home.html

7. Restaurant campestre y recreacional Rey Sol

   Enjoy our delicious food and spend a full day of funny moments with family.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/reysoltrujillo

 8. Palo Marino casa hacienda

 We are a traditional restaurant of the new generations. An encounter with something that we sometimes forget, a sharing between family and friends. Everyday we open the doors of our house, which is the house where everyone is invited to enjoy. Like our country, we are an open window into a world of colors, textures, shapes, sounds and flavors.

More information: http://www.palomarino.com/

9. Restaurant Campestre ROSITA

A good place to spend with family and enjoy food in a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere.

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FAST FOOD

FAST FOOD

Fast food is the term given to food that is prepared and served very quickly, first popularized in the 1950s. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a packaged form for take-out.

1. Mc Donalds:

The world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants is now in Trujillo. Apart from its classics: Big Mac and Happy Meal, Mc Donals also offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken, french fries, salads, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desserts.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsPeru?fref=ts

2. Bembos: 

The largest peruvian chain of fast food restaurants is now in Trujillo. Bembos offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, salads and soft drinks.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bembos?fref=ts

3. Janos: 

Janos offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, salads and soft drinks. It's considered one of the most important fast food restaurants in  Trujillo.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janos.peru?fref=ts

4. Habemus Papas

Habemus Papas is a fast food restaurant franchise specialized in salchipapa (fried sliced beef sausages and French fries).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/habemuspapasperu


5. Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American fast food restaurant franchise specialized in pizzas and sidedishes.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pizzahutperu

6. Kentucky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken, better known by its acronym KFC, is a franchise of fast food restaurants specialized in fried chicken. It has more than 18,000 restaurants in 120 countries.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KFCperu/?fref=ts

7. Don Belisario
Don Belisario has the true tradition of the pollo a la brasa (Rotisserie chicken), fresh salads, tasty side dishes and delicious appetizers.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donbelisario

8. Papa John's
Somos los expertos en la preparación de pizzas de la mejor calidad, con los mejores ingredientes.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papajohnsperu/?fref=ts

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MEXICAN FOOD

MEXICAN FOOD

Mexican food is known internationally for the tacos and guacamole. There are variety culinary traditions in which the flavors, aroma and textures of the mexican traditional cuisine are a pleasant surprise for the senses.  

1. MR. TACO

 A warm atmosphere where you can enjoy the flavor of the most important mexican dishes, variety of tacos, quesadillas, etc.

2. EL CHANGARRITO DE LUPITA

   We offer typical mexican snacks, burritos, tacos, etc.

 Urb. La Merced III, calle Santo Rosa 374 Mz X Lt. 21

 See more:  
 https://www.facebook.com/ElChangarritoDeLupita?rf=570987636310312






3. ÓRALE 

    Enjoy the best tacos and burritos of Trujillo. Unexpected familiar Sundays are with the combos órale.

See more:  https://www.facebook.com/oraleperu

    

4. ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS LA BOTANA
    
    Enjoy the true flavor of the mexican food
      
    See more:

https://www.facebook.com/Antojitos-Mexicanos-La-Botana-325079157651672/timeline/?ref=page_internal




5. TAQUILIS

   Friendly atmosphere with karaoke where eating mexican food is a pleasure. You can also taste the delicious pollo a la brasa 

(blackened chicken), barbecue, etc.

6. JOAKO'S TACOS

   Enjoy the peruvian and mexican snacks with the special flavor that characterizes them.

See more: https://www.facebook.com/JoakosTacos?ref=br_rs



7.  TRUJIYORK


   Find different options of delicious sandwichs where you can also enjoy mexican food. All in the same place. 

  See more: https://www.facebook.com/Trujiyork

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