Colourful wall decoration at Huaca del Luna

The treasures of Trujillo

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January 12th 2006
After some time in the rolling hills of Peru's northern highlands we were back on the coast, and after disembarking our night bus and rubbing our sleepy eyes, were treated to a fine warm morning. We had taken the decision to stay at Huanchaco, a beach resort a little way from Trujillo, as we'd been advised that it was a better bet than the city itself. Whilst the place had a certain charm about it ... read more

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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