CABALLO MUERTO

 CABALLO MUERTO

Caballo Muerto is an archaeological complex located in Moche Valley  and belongs to the Cupisnique Culture. It has at least a dozen architectural structures, built in platforms. The most famous structure is called Huaca de los Reyes. Caballo Muerto has been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in October 4th, 2001.

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MUSEUM

MUSEUMS

1. MUSEO CATEDRALICIO

  See more: http://thetrujillocorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/i-would-like-to-begin-this-entry.html

2.  TOY MUSEUM (MUSEO DEL JUGUETE

See more: http://thetrujillocorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/toy-museum.html




3. CASA URQUIAGA









See more: http://thetrujillocorner.blogspot.com/2015/04/casa-urquiaga.html


4. José Cassinelli Museum of Archeology (Museo de Arqueología José Cassinelli 

Here you can find the collection of prehispanic pieces of the cultures Recuey, Chavín, Mochica, and Chimú, some of them unique in this gender.

ADDRESS: Av. Nicolás de Pierola Nº607.

VISITING HOURS: Mon. - Sun. 9:30 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. - 7:00P.M.

5. ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Different species of regional and Peruvian fauna are shown: birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and camelids. 

ADDRESS: Jr. San Martín Nº 368.

VISITING HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M., Sat. 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 

See more: http://museozoo.unitru.edu.pe/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=60

8. MUSEO HUACAS MOCHE

Located approximately 500 meters from the Temple of the Moon (5 minutes walking distance). This museum exhibits part of the collection of artifacts found during the excavations carried out by the Huacas of the Sun and the Moon Archaeological Project over 19 years. 





9. CHAN CHAN SITE MUSEUM

Here you can fin a collection of prehispanic pieces, as ceramics, fabrics, metals of Chan Chan citadel.




  10. CAO MUSEUM

Located inside the El Brujo Arqueological Complex, Collections of pieces of discovery of the Lady of Cao, as jewels, ceramic, fabrics and metals are showen. 

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HUACA TAKAYNAMO

HUACA TAKAYNAMO

Takaynamo Huaca is a Peruvian archaeological site from Chimu culture, it is located in La Esperanza district, Trujillo, La Libertad in the Peruvian north coast. It is located approximately 4 kilometers north of the historic center of Trujillo. It's part of the touristic circuit called Ruta Moche.

The wooden figures found at the archaeological site suggest that it had a religious or funerary purpose. It is surrounded by an exterior wall, a rectangular courtyard whith two overlapping platforms and a ramp. The mural has a polychromatic decoration, which is distinctly different from those found in Chan Chan.

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SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

1.-  MAR PICANTE

A few blocks away from downtown. Mar Picante offers a wide variety of dishes such as:

- Ceviche a lo mar picante

- Arroz con mariscos

- Picante de Mariscos

For more information go to: http://www.marpicante.com/principal_espanol.html

2.- ZUMO Y MAR

Zumo y mar is a restaurant speciliazed in traditional and fusion seafood. The "Cuarteto Norteño" is one of the special dishes, which is a combination of four different dishen in one. 

3. DON RULO
   We specialize in peruvian food and seafood. We offer creole dishes at weekends.


More info: http://www.donrulo.com/galeria



4. RESTAURANT TURÍSTICO EL PAISA

   We prepare a delicious seafood. We have rich dishes prepared with ceviche, seafood, among others. 

 More info: http://www.restaurantturisticoelpaisa.com/





5. EL MARISCO DEL AMOR
   We offer delicious seafood and creole lunches.



6.- LOS HERRAJES 

One of the most traditional seafood restaurant in town. Los Herrajes is one of the few restaurants that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seafood specials.





7.- BIG BENG HUANCHACO

Discover the flavor of the ceviche norteño( raw fish marinated with lemon juice, onion, pepper) and variety of seafood dishes.



More info
http://www.bigbenhuanchaco.com/index.html






8. 7 MARES
Variety of seafood, enjoy it with the family.
     Av. Salvador Lara 761 Urb. Las Quintanas

9. MR. PESCAO
    
     Enjoy the best ceviche of Trujillo
              Av. Pablo Casals 543 Urb. San Isidro

10. Cebichería Coquito 

Ver más: 

https://www.facebook.com/cebicheriacoquitotrujillo

11. Don Fresco

Ver más: 

https://www.facebook.com/DON-Fresco-335980899885852/

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HUACA DEL DRAGÓN O ARCO IRIS

HUACA DEL DRAGÓN O ARCO IRIS

It's located 4 km from the city of Trujillo ( a 10 minutes ride). This adobe brick pyramid is specially important because its construction made at the beginning of the Chimú period and at the end of the Tiahuanca period between the X-XI a.C. Its estimated age is 1100 years.

The building has a quadrangular base and walls in high relief with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic designs. These designs are the reason why is called "dragon", there is a  two-headed creature with uncountable feet, similar to a dragon. Researchers believe that it was ceremonial place specially built for rituals in honor of the rainbow and other natural phenomena related to fertility.
 

It was discovered by a treasure hunter in 1943 and  was restored by the Institute of Anthropology of the National University of Trujillo, thanks to these works were discovered three exterior walls and two interior walls with magnificent mythological designs.

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BED AND BREAKFAST

BED AND BREAKFAST

1. MUNAY WASI

Munay Wasi is a hostel located downtown Trujillo. The hostel counts with a full-equipped shared kitchen to use at any time.

Other services: Internet, WiFi, and Touristic Info.

For further information go to: http://www.munaywasihostel.com/lan/eng/aboutus.php

2.- CASA DE CLARA 

Casa de Clara is a comfortable hostel located to seven blocks from the main square. You can find double/triple rooms an excellent price. 

   Services:

- Shower/hot water

- Laundry service

- Kitchen

- Garden

- Parking lot

- Outdoor grill area

- Library

- Music area

- Living room

- Internet

- Telefax


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.hostal-casadeclara.com/

3.- HOSTEL NAYLAMP

Located in Huanchaco (the most popular beach town around Trujillo) 20 minutes from downtown. Hostel Naylamp is a comfortable place right next to the beach.

Services

- Internet

- Room Service

- Security box

- Surfing Service

- Collective kitchen

- Laundry

- Luggage deposit

- Book exchange

- Parking

- Coffe shop and restaurant

4.- B&B ORREGO

Located a few minutes from downtown. B&B Orrego offers a variety of bedrooms and apartments with wireless internet, hot water and TV cable. 

for more details go to: http://www.bborrego.com/BB%20Orrego.htm








5.- Los Sauces 

Located in a residencial area of the city, 15 minutes from downtown.

 Los Sauces offers the following services:

- Wireless WiFi
- Kitchen and accesories
- Washing machine
- Karaoke
- Piano
- Cleaning service
- Safe box
- Cooler

More information here: http://www.trujillovacations.com/galeria.html






6. HOSTAL BONA NIT 

Bona nit hostal is a familiar, friendly and warm atmosphere . It's located to three blocks of the main square.

Services:

 - big rooms with 24 hours of hot and cold water.
 - 21'' flat screen TV

-Telephone in each room

-Cooler

- 24 of Room Service 

-Laundry, ironed

-Cafeteria: complementary hot beverage

-Internet - WiFi, etc 

 More info:  http://www.bonanithostal.com/galeria.html

7. ROSWAL HOTEL 

Located in Victor Larco avenue in Trujillo city, surrounded by important shopping centers, different entertainment centers and a few minutes of the historic center.

SERVICES

• conference hall

• Café, bar

• Transport service

• Private parking 

• Room service

More info: http://www.roswalhotel.com/

8.PLAZA TRUJILLO HOTEL 

Trujillo Plaza Hotel and Tourism is located in a modern building, located one block from the Main square, in the historic center of the city of Trujillo - Peru.

Services:

-rooms with private bathroom and 24 hours of hot and cold water

-32'' flat screen TV, telephone, cooler

-free wifi and Internet kiosks

-café, restaurant

-laundry, etc.

More info: http://www.plazatrujillo.com/es-es/

9. OLIMPOS HOSTAL 

Olimpos Hostal offers lodging in Trujillo. Each room has a bathroom, a flat screen is disponible. Open 24 hours.

More info: http://www.hostalolimpos.com/es-es/

10. LOS HERALDOS DE LA MERCED 

    Los Heraldos de la Merced has 10 exclusive rooms distribuited in three floors in which your comfort is our priority. Each room has been decorated of personalized way and implemented with exclusive furniture for your comfort during your stay.

More info: http://www.losheraldoshotel.com/

11. HOSTAL EL CENTURIÓN

  El Centurión hostal offers lodging in Trujillo, to 700 meters to Archeological museum. The guests can enjoy the bar of the hotel, free private parking, free WiFi and whirlpool bath.

More info: http://www.hostalelcenturion.com/

12. LOS CONDES HS

 Los Condes SA Boutique  offers lodging in Trujillo, to 900 meters of the Archeoligical museum. The guests can enjoy the bar of the hotel, free private parking and free WiFi.

More info:  http://www.lascondeshsboutique.com/

 13.HOSTAL LAS MERCEDES

It's located three blocks of the Main Square of Trujillo. The place is ideal for an unforgettable experience, Our comfortable facilities ensure a pleasant stay in the city and our strategic location allows us to guarantee security to our guests.

Services:

-Room Service

-Cafeteria

-Conference hall

- Laundry service

-Gym

-Telephone with national e international direct dialling

-Internet in rooms and auditorium 
- Fax 

-Tourist information

More info: http://www.hostallasmercedes.com/

14. HOSTAL SOLARI 

 A warm place that offers the best service of lodging, it's not just for the correct infraestructure is also for the first class service.

 Services:
-Reserva de pasajes
-Internet
-Laundry 
-cambio de moneda extranjera
-taxi services
-Cafetería
-Fax
-Safety box

More info: http://www.hostalsolari.com.pe/

15. HOSTAL EL CONDADO

Located in a quite and residential area, near to the center of the city. We are a familiar and touristic hostal that offers a good stay.

Place where you will enjoy of the healthy and nutritious breakfast to beginning the day, variety of snacks, good service, the best ingredients, variety and selected fruits. You can ask for the room service.

Más información: http://www.elcondadohostal.com/

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CHIFAS

CHIFAS

 Have you ever heard the word "Chifa"? Well, In Peru, this is a very popular word. Chifa is a mix between Chinese and Peruvian food. It began with the arrival of Chinese people to Casa Grande and later it spread to Trujillo and Lima. So if you want to try something totally new, here you have a list of the most famous Chifas you can find in Trujillo. Check them and choose the best to you!

  
  1.  HAN MUY 

One of the best peruvian-chinese restaurants in town. With more than twenty years in the city of the eternal spring, chifa Han Muy offers the traditional dishes such as: arroz chaufa, tallarín saltado, kamlú wantán with a unique taste.

 

 See more: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chifa-Han-Muy/228232130642594



2. EATING HOUSE:

Eating house offers buffet with the best Chinese and Peruvian food. You can also ask for ejecutive menu and the variety of tea.

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

3. CHONG WHA: 


Chong Wha offers you the best chifa maded by the best Cantonese hands. It has a V.I.P area, bussiness area, and for privite meetings.
 



 


  See more: http://www.chongwha.com/




4. CHUNG HENG

Chung Heng offers you a spacious place with bar service, special area for kids, for the wole family and for privite meetings. 




See more: http://www.chifachungheng.com/chungheng/

5. AH CHAU

Ah Chau is the oldest chifa in Trujillo but its food flavor continue being uncomparable. It is located in the heart of the city. If you are downtown you should come to this place.

 See more: https://www.facebook.com/chifaahchau?fref=ts


6. HAO MEI

The best chinsese food:

banquet
party reception 
carte menu

See more: https://www.facebook.com/chifa.haomei?fref=ts





7. BAMBÚ CHIFA(FOK TOU)

Comfortable place located in one of the residential areas of Trujillo and only 5 minutes drive from the city center.

  Area gourmet with roasts, chinese cakes and imported products of China. 

See more:http://www.foktou.com/index1.html

8. CHIFA TOU YIN

    The Chifa Tou Yin restaurant is an intimate place where you have the chinese cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

  Organize a splendid menu prepared with the Chinese dishes in the best conditions.

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EL SOMBRERO RESTAURANT

 EL SOMBRERO RESTAURANT

 

"El Sombrero" is one of the most distinguished restaurants of Trujillo, not only because of quality of its food but also for its excellent service and welcoming environment. "El Sombrero" always tries to offer you the best of their vast experience and culinary knowledge every day. The waiters and personal of reception are prepared to assist you with kindness and efficiency.

 

It offers the best of Peruvian food. Enjoy the best Creole food, fish and seafood of Peru. It has two spacious and modern premises: El Sombrero in Trujillo is located four blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Trujillo. Weekends offer shows of Marinera, tondero and huayno.

El Sombrero in Huanchaco is located in Huanchaco beach with a magnificent ocean view. from the second and third floors you can see the caballitos de totora.

https://www.facebook.com/restaurantelsombrero

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