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( 47-1645; Pizarro 879; s/d S74/92; )
On a pedestrian street near the Plazuela el
Recreo, this modern hotel doesn't suffer much from street noise. Neat and spotless, the
parquet- or tile-floored rooms feature modern amenities, including LCD televisions. The
front desk couldn't be friendlier and the pottery-walled atrium is pleasant.
LOS CONQUISTADORES HOTEL $$
( 48-1650;
www.losconquistadoreshotel.com
; Almagro 586; s/d incl breakfast S200/240; )
A
few steps away from the Plaza de Armas, this discerning, 54-room choice got a modern
makeover in 2012. New rooms ooze contemporary elegance, dressed up in soft creams
and whites, and there's a classic hotel bar for a pisco sour nightcap.
| Hotel
HOSTAL SOLARI $$
( 24-3909;
www.hostalsolari.com.pe
;
Almagro 715; s/d with breakfast S80/130; )
A border
line contemporary spot, this place has massive, sensibly decorated rooms, which feature
polished floorboards, a separate sitting/luggage-storage area, fine mattresses, Aquos LCD
TVs and minifridges. A cafe provides room service and the helpful front-desk staff can ar-
range tours.
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Eating
MAR PICANTE $$
(Húsares de Junín 412;
www.marpicante.com
; mains S18-30; 10am-5pm)
Don't leave Trujillo
without sampling the
ceviche mixto
at this bamboo-lined seafood palace. A mound of
citrus-marinated shrimp, fish, crab, scallops and onions are piled on top of yucca and
sweet potato with a side of toasted
cancha
(corn). Service is swift and friendly - no small
feat considering it's always packed. A taxi here costs S4.
| Seafood
| Cafe
CASONA DEZA $
(Independencia 630; mains S10-25; )
This atmospheric cafe occupies one of the city's most
fiercely preserved colonial homes: the Casa Ganoza Chopitea. Expect excellent espresso,
