El Recreo Travel Guide
Trujillo
Popular places to visit
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 Cathedral
Magnificent altarpieces, stunning canvases and beautiful façades captivate visitors to this 17th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo
Trujillo : |Excursion to Chan chan and Huanchaco beach|
Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan - Trujillo
Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum
Top hotels in El Recreo
Hostal El Condado
"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
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
"The Pisco Sours at the bar were excellent, and the first one was free. Excellent!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
"El desayuno muy bueno , el personal muy amable y colaborador"
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo
ibis Trujillo
"The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and that made all of the other minor inconveniences totally worth it. Recommended!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tierra Viva Trujillo
"yes"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo
Monserrate
While Monserrate isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Trujillo and Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Mayorazgo de Facala.
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.
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.
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 Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala and Mall Aventura Plaza.
Covicorti
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Covicorti and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Aventura Plaza and Huaca La Esmeralda.
