Fun facts about Trujillo
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Trujillo is known as the 'Capital of Culture of Peru' due to its association with prominent writers and cultural expressions.
Trujillo
Peru
Trujillo is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley.
From the “Identity” section
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The coat of arms of Trujillo was awarded on December 7, 1537, by King Charles V of Spain.
Trujillo
Peru
Trujillo is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley.
From the “Identity” section
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Trujillo was one of the first cities in the Americas founded by Spanish conquistadors in November 1534.
Trujillo
Peru
Trujillo is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley.
From the “History” section
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In 2018, archaeologists uncovered the world's largest child-sacrifice site at Trujillo, revealing remains of over 140 children.
Trujillo
Peru
Trujillo is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley.
From the “History” section
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Trujillo is referred to as 'La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera' or the city of everlasting spring due to its pleasant year-round weather.
Trujillo
Peru
Trujillo is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche River, near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, in the Moche Valley.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0