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
Trujillo featuring street scenes

Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala

Find out about the history of Trujillo when you take a trip to Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala

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

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

Antenor Orrego Private University

Explore the campus of Antenor Orrego Private University during your visit to Trujillo. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Antenor Orrego Private University

Activities

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
Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo

AU$245
per traveller
Peruvian Paso Horse & Marinera show with lunch in Trujillo
Full day Trujillo - Private Service

Full day Trujillo

AU$107
per adult
Full day Trujillo
Ancient artifact in Huaca Rajada archeological site of Peru

5-Day Moche Civilization Tour

AU$1,185
per traveller
5-Day Moche Civilization Tour
Steve & Friends, just outside Temple of the Sun and The Moon, such a great spirit.

Customize Cruise Ship Full Day tour - English Guide

AU$100
per adult
Customize Cruise Ship Full Day tour - English Guide
From Trujillo: Complete full day tour with museums

From Trujillo: Complete full day tour with museums

AU$69
per adult
From Trujillo: Complete full day tour with museums
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Our pick of the best El Recreo Hotel Deals

Las Palmeras Inn

Las Palmeras Inn

3 out of 5
Calle: Paraguay 319 - El Recreo, Trujillo, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Museo Huacas de Moche and Belen Church are located ...
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Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro

Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro

4 out of 5
Jiron Independencia 485, Plaza de Armas, Trujillo, La Libertad
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$115
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo

DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo

3.5 out of 5
Av. El Golf 591, Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad
The price is AU$118 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$118
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Víctor Larco Herrera. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Huacas del Sol ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
"Excellent stay here in a beautiful room and when the climate control system was not working in my first room they easily swapped me to another one helping me with my baggage. The quality of the breakfast buffet was fine although they could do a little bit more to make the pre-processed meats and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo
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$110 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$110
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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. ...
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Tierra Viva Trujillo

Tierra Viva Trujillo

3.5 out of 5
San Martin de Porres 204, Urbanizacion San Andres, Trujillo, Trujillo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santo Domingo Church and Casa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and nice. They let us check in earlier than the regular hour. The buffet breakfast had a variety of options. We ate breakfast on Sunday with Tamales. We will definitely stay again if we come back to Trujillo, Peru."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Tierra Viva Trujillo
Rado Hotel - Santa Maria

Rado Hotel - Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
Calle Victor Fajardo 411, Santa Maria, Trujillo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Trujillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mochica Chimú Sports Complex ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Es la tercera vez que regreso a la propiedad en distintos años. me gusta mucho las instalaciones"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

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Rado Hotel - Santa Maria
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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 religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Downtown Trujillo

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

Downtown Trujillo
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Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala 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 Huaca La Esmeralda.

Natasha Alta

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