El Recreo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trujillo Plaza de Armas featuring a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Trujillo Plaza de Armas

Visit an elegant 17th-century cathedral, view colorful colonial buildings and be part of cultural events at Trujillo’s animated main square.

Trujillo Plaza de Armas
Trujillo Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral

Trujillo Cathedral

Magnificent altarpieces, stunning canvases and beautiful façades captivate visitors to this 17th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas.

Trujillo Cathedral

Real Plaza Trujillo

During your visit to Trujillo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Real Plaza Trujillo. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Real Plaza Trujillo

Mall Aventura Plaza

During your visit to Trujillo, you can do some window-shopping at Mall Aventura Plaza. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Mall Aventura Plaza

National University of Trujillo

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National University of Trujillo during your trip to Trujillo. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

National University of Trujillo

Mansiche Stadium

Catch an event at Mansiche Stadium during your trip to Trujillo. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Mansiche Stadium

Activities

Trujillo City Tour & Archaeological Museum

Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum

AU$66
Per adult
Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum
Sun & Moon Huacas, Huacas del Dragon, Chan Chan & Huanchaco

Sun & Moon Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco

AU$91
Per adult
Sun & Moon Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco
El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum

El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum

AU$46
Per adult
El Brujo - Archeological site & Museum
Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

AU$238
Per adult
Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo
Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan

Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan

AU$99
Per adult
Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
Main Square - Trujillo

Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo

AU$41
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo
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Our pick of the best El Recreo Hotel Deals

Hostal El Condado
Hostal El Condado
3 out of 5
309-313 Calle Paraguay, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Museo Huacas de Moche ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
Don’t try to stay here.
"This hostal was replaced with a Sunarp office some time before we got there and was not taken off the available hotels list for Trujillo. Very disappointed about that."

Reviewed on 29 Aug. 2018

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Hostal El Condado
Hotel El Frayle
Hotel El Frayle
2.5 out of 5
Calle Argentina 289, Urb. El Recreo, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Church ...
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Hotel El Frayle
Portada del Sol
Portada del Sol
3 out of 5
Avenida 28 De Julio 140, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Santo ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"Budget hotel within a 10 min walk of the central town square and across the road from combi buses to Chanchan and Huanchaco (1.5 sol). Showers hot, wifi good, basic breakfast (as expected), staff universally lovely. Room a little dated but provided everything needed. Very happy with my stay."

Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2017

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Portada del Sol
Hostal El Centurión
Hostal El Centurión
3 out of 5
Calle Paraguay Nº 304, Urb. El Recreo, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Museo Huacas de Moche ...
7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación, limpio, gente muy amable y con mucho conocimiento del área"

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2019

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Hostal El Centurión
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
5 out of 5
Los Cocoteros 505, Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad
The price is AU$101 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Víctor Larco Herrera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
"great location, great service"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
4 out of 5
Jiron Independencia 485, Plaza de Armas, Trujillo, La Libertad
The price is AU$104 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$104
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
"Was ok the most I have to said it the people who work in the hotel is 5 star so kindly and Gaby in the restaurant so amazing!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
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Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo

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Monserrate

While Monserrate isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Trujillo and Trujillo Plaza de Armas are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monserrate
Trujillo showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Downtown Trujillo

Downtown Trujillo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trujillo Cathedral and Trujillo Plaza de Armas.

Downtown Trujillo
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Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Santo Domingo Church and Trujillo Plaza de Armas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vista Hermosa
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El Alambre

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Alambre and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Aventura Plaza and Coliseo Gran Chimu.

El Alambre
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Vista Hermosa II Etapa

Though Vista Hermosa II Etapa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Plaza and Real Plaza Trujillo.

Vista Hermosa II Etapa
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Natasha Alta

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Natasha Alta and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Aventura Plaza and Coliseo Gran Chimu.

Natasha Alta

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