Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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HSBC
C5
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iPerú
A5
Transport
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Combis to Chan Chan, Huanchaco & Huaca Esmeralda
D2
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Combis to Chan Chan, Huanchaco & Huaca Esmeralda
A2
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Cruz del Sur
D1
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Cruz del Sur Booking Office
B4
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LAN
A5
A4
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Oltursa
D1
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Ormeño
D1
PLAZA DE ARMAS
Trujillo's spit-shined main square hosts a colorful assembly of preserved colonial build-
ings. Elegant mansions abound. To the northeast, the plaza is fronted by the
Basilica
| Plaza
10-11am)
, which dates back to 1647
and contains a
museum
of religious and colonial art.
CASA GANOZA CHOPITEA
(Independencia 630)
Northeast of the cathedral, this 18th-century colonial mansion is one of
the best preserved in Trujillo. Stunning details include an elaborate gateway entrance,
300-year-old frescoes, Oregon pine pillars and beam ceilings, some of which are tied to-
gether with sheepskin. In addition to myriad other treasures, the building is also home to
the wonderful café
Casona Deza
.
| Historic Building
CASA DE URQUIAGA
(Pizarro 446; 9:15am-3:15pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat)
Owned and maintained by Banco Cent-
ral de la Reserva del Perú since 1972, this beautiful colonial mansion's history dates to the
17th century. It now houses exquisite period furniture (and a working bank), including a
writer's desk once used by Simón Bolívar.
| Historic Building
PALACIO ITURREGUI
| Historic Building
