El Recreo Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antenor Orrego Private University
Explore the campus of Antenor Orrego Private University during your visit to Trujillo. Discover the area's museums and spas.
Activities
Trujillo: Full-Day City Tour with Visit to Chan Chan
Sandboarding in Conache Lake and Show of Peruvian Paso Horse
Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum
Our pick of the best El Recreo Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 29 Aug. 2018
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Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2017
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Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2019
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Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo
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Monserrate
While Monserrate isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Trujillo and Trujillo Plaza de Armas are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Downtown Trujillo
Downtown Trujillo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trujillo Cathedral and Trujillo Plaza de Armas.
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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.
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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.
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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 Mall Aventura Plaza and Real Plaza Trujillo.
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Natasha Alta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Natasha Alta and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Aventura Plaza and Huaca La Esmeralda.