| NORTH |
| Tumbes |
| Piura |
| Lambayeque |
| La Libertad |
| Cajamarca |
| Amazonas |
| Loreto |
| San Martin |
| CENTER |
| Ancash |
| Lima |
| Callao |
| Huanuco |
| Junin |
| Pasco |
| Ucayali |
| SOUTH |
| Huancavelica |
| Ica |
| Arequipa |
| Moquegua |
| Tacna |
| Puno |
| Ayacucho |
| Apurimac |
| Cusco |
| Madre de Dios |
PERU AT A GLANCEPeru Cities & Destinations
La Libertad Info The city of Trujillo is known as the city of eternal spring and tourists are attracted to it's pre-Incan monuments such as the Huaca of the Sun and the Moon temple, El Brujo, and most notably the ancient Chimu city of Chan Chan. To the west of Trujillo is located the beach resort of Huanchaco which is famous for the caballitos de totora which are reed boats used by local fisherman since ancient times. Trujillan colonial architecture is one of the finest in Peru. The historic centre contains magnificent examples of colonial architecture and ambiance including various churches, the main cathedral, the main plaza, and various hundred year old colonial houses.
La Libertad Tourist Information
The department of La Libertad features a varied relief, starting from the coast line, passing though the highlands (Andes) of Otuzco, Julcan, and Santiago de Chuco, and ending in the upper jungle (The Amazon Rain Forest) at the border of the Department of San Martin. The coast enjoys beaches and fertile valleys that are very important to the national agricultural production.Trujillo, the capital of the department, is known as the city of eternal spring because of its blessed climate and festive atmosphere. The area was inhabited by two important, ancient Peruvian civilizations, the Mochica and the Chimú, and later, it became an important vice royal city. Among its uncountable archeological attractions, there is Chan Chan, the largest mud city in the Americas and ancient capital for the Chimú. UNESCO placed it on the World Cultural Heritage List in 1986.
There, you can see the remarkable huacas (pre-Incan sacred places) built by the Mochicas like the Huaca of the Sun and of the Moon, which measure more than twenty meters. Also, the El Brujo complex, decorated with inspiring figures of dancers and warriors. The city also has a splendid Colonial architecture where you will want to see the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Company of Jesus Christ, the monastery of El Carmen, and the many Colonial houses.The Huanchaco beach resort is only fifteen minutes away from the city. It is famous for the caballitos de totora, which are lightweight boats made of totora reeds that have been used to cut through the ocean since the time of the Mochicas and Chimús. There, you can enjoy exquisite seafood or simply bask in the glory of a day at the beach.Map of La Libertad La Libertad Photo Gallery La Libertad Accomodations La Libertad - Peru Hotels directory
Hotel directory with a comprehensive listing of the most important bed and breakfast, homestay, hostel, hotel, lodges, haciendas, estancias, and other establishments where you can stary during your visit.
Upmarket Hotels | Tourist Hotels | Budget & Economy Hotels | Bed and Breakfast - HostalsUseful information
Minimum: 3 masl / 10 fasl (Salaverry)
Maximum: 4008 masl / 13.150 fasl (Quiruvilca)
By air:Regular flights from Lima to the city of Trujillo (45 to 50 minutes)
Bolivar(Province de Bolivar) 382 km. (237 miles) / 24 hours.
Chepen (Province of Chepen) 139 km. (86 miles) / 2 hours.
Cascas(Province of Gran Chimu) 103 km. (64 miles) / 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Julcán(Province of Julcan) 105 km. (65 miles) / 3 hours.
Otuzco(Province of Otuzco) 75 km. (47 miles) / 2 hours.
San Pedro de Lloc (Province of Pacasmayo) 82 km. (51 miles) / 1 hour.
Tayabamba (Province of Pataz) 449 km. (279 miles) / 24 hours.
Huamachuco (Province of Sanchez Carrion) 181 km. (112 miles) / 8 hours.
Santiago de Chuco (Province of Santiago de Chuco) 183 km (114 miles) / 6 hours.
Viru(Province of Viru) 46 km. (29 miles) / 45 minutes.
Buses going towards the north of the department are located in Av. Nicolas de Pierola Block 12..
- Belen de Trujillo Hospital Jr. Bolivar 350, Trujillo. Telephone: (044) 24-5281. Attention: 24 hours
- Docente de Trujillo Regional Hospital Av. Mansiche 795, Trujillo. Telephone: (044) 23-1581. Attention: 24 hours
- Huanchaco Centro de Salud Jr. Atahualpa 128, Huanchaco. Telephone: (044) 46-1547. Attention: 24 hours
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- Chicama Centro de Salud Calle Grau 495, Chicama. Telephone: (044) 54-0167. Attention: 24 hours.
Tourism Police Jiron Independencia 630, Trujillo. Telephone: (044) 29-1705.Attention: Mon. – Sun. 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Small Manufacturers and Artisans Association of Trujillo APIAT. Avenida España Block 18, Trujillo. Telephone: (044) 22-0627. Attention: Mon. – Sat. 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sun. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
IPerú, TOURIST INFORMATION. Email: tourism@peru.com or click here.Transportation
Company name Contact Web site / Email La Libertad Cuisine
Among the typical dishes of the department, the following are most representative:
Headquater Lima
Guzman barron st. 3816
SMP-Condevilla
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p.(51-1)4564144
f.(51-1)5650016
p.(51-1)5680834
Email: tourism@peru.com
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