Huaca de la Luna

Trujillo

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May 19th 2007
We arrived in Trujillo bright and early (7am) and whilst at the bus terminal deciding on our accommodation we were "greeted" by the usual predatory taxi drivers. After mentioning our choice of hostel he informed us that this was not a good place to stay and that he had a much better option. After offering his suggestion he promptly disappeared...strange, but we were glad of a little peace so thou ... read more

South America » Peru » La Libertad » Trujillo

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more