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Trujillo to Máncora Rambling on
the North Coast
The remnants of adobe pyramids and walled cities, a
witch doctors' market and some of Peru's best beaches:
10 days along the north coast, from Trujillo through
Chiclayo and on to Máncora, will satisfy cravings for his-
tory - as well as surf and sand.
Lima (
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As with all journeys in Peru, the trip begins in Lima. For something out of the ordinary, hit
Barrancoʼs
Museo Pedro de Osma
, a vintage mansion stocked with a stellar collection of
colonial religious art and sparkling silver. Spend your second day taking in the treasures at
the
Museo Larco
, before sampling the city's fine food.
LIMA TRUJILLO
70 minutes
Multiple daily departures from Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez.
Trujillo (
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Trujillo is a chaotic coastal city that is home to some of the country's best-kept colonial
structures. One not to miss:
Casa de Urquiaga
, which has been spectacularly restored -
and has a desk that once belonged to Peruvian liberator Simón Bolívar. Spend the follow-
ing two days exploring the area's pre-Columbian ruins. To the west is
Chan Chan
, a
sprawling adobe city constructed by the Chimú (don't miss the friezes!) To the southeast
are the
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
, two mud-brick pyramids built by the Moche culture.
TRUJILLO CHICLAYO
Three hours
Myriad services have multiple daily departures.
Chiclayo (
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