Fascinating Pre-Incan Sites in Trujillo, Peru, Trujillo, Peru

There are two relatively unknown, but remarkable pre-Incan sites in northern Peru. They showcase amazing engineering, architecture and artistry for their time. Even though these sites are in Trujillo, one of largest cities in Peru, and only 550 km north of Lima, they are not on most tourists鈥� radars, but they should be.

Citizens of Trujillo are very proud of its history as the first Peruvian city to become liberated from Spain. It is even the capital of the Department of La Libertad (Liberty). Despite this pride for their part in the liberation from Spain, Trujillo has one of the most picturesque Spanish colonial centres we鈥檝e seen. In Plaza de Armas the colonial mansions that surround three sides of the square are brightly painted in yellows, blues and reds. Topping off this gorgeous scene is the bright yellow Cathedral that proudly stands at one end of the square.

A unique feature of these Spanish colonial buildings are the white window treatments. The fancy designs on these fantastic window coverings can be seen on many heritage buildings. In addition to the window treatments, many buildings have large wooden balconies similar to what we saw in聽Lima. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Fascinating Pre-Incan Sites in Trujillo, Peru
Guide Location: Peru » Trujillo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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