Peru's northern jewel combines elegant colonial architecture with extraordinary pre-Columbian ruins, including the world's largest adobe city and ancient Moche pyramids.
Beautifully preserved colonial center with ornate churches, colorful mansions with decorative window grilles, and grand Plaza de Armas.
UNESCO World Heritage Chan Chan - the largest adobe city in the world - plus Moche temples with original murals and artifacts.
Pacific beaches, traditional fishing villages, caballitos de totora reed boats, and year-round sunshine for diverse filming.
From the ancient adobe city of Chan Chan to traditional fishing villages and colonial architecture, we help you access the perfect locations for your production.
Trujillo's elegant main square surrounded by colonial buildings, the Cathedral, and brightly painted historic mansions.
Well-preserved colonial core with baroque churches, traditional houses with iron window grilles, and pedestrian streets.
UNESCO World Heritage site - the vast ruins of the Chimú Empire's capital, the largest pre-Columbian city in South America.
Traditional fishing village famous for caballitos de totora reed boats, surfing beaches, and seafood restaurants.
Archaeological zone with Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna pyramids, featuring remarkable Moche murals and artifacts.
Working-class districts showing authentic daily life in northern Peru, markets, and local commerce.
Our local fixers know these Trujillo locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
The world's largest adobe city, capital of the Chimú Empire. Vast royal compounds with intricate geometric friezes, ceremonial plazas, and labyrinthine corridors.
Ministry of Culture authorization required 30+ days in advance. UNESCO site - strict protocols apply. Professional equipment fees.
Massive Moche pyramids from 100-800 AD. Huaca de la Luna features extraordinary polychrome murals including the Decapitator God.
Ministry of Culture permit. Active archaeological site - coordinate with excavation schedules.
Elegant colonial square with the Freedom Monument, Cathedral, and colorful colonial mansions with traditional balconies and window grilles.
Municipality of Trujillo permit. Cathedral needs Archbishop's permission.
Traditional fishing village where fishermen still use caballitos de totora (reed boats) as they have for 3,000 years. Surfing destination with beach culture.
Municipal permit. Fishermen cooperative for caballito demonstrations.
Historic mansion where Peruvian independence was declared. Now a cultural center with colonial architecture and period interiors.
Banco BBVA manages the site. Arrange access through cultural affairs.
Moche ceremonial center where the Lady of Cao mummy was discovered. Original murals and excellent site museum.
Fundación Wiese manages the site. 60km north of Trujillo.
17th-century Carmelite monastery with impressive religious art collection, colonial architecture, and peaceful cloisters.
Church administration approval. Active monastery - respectful access.
Rural agricultural valley with traditional farms, irrigation systems dating to pre-Columbian times, and authentic countryside atmosphere.
Work with local communities. Permission from landowners for private property.
Essential logistics information for planning your Trujillo production.
10km / 20-30 min
Plentiful taxis throughout the city. Official taxis are yellow. Negotiate fares or use taxi apps.
Crew tip: Establish trusted driver relationships. Arrange transport to archaeological sites in advance.
Local combis connect Trujillo to Huanchaco (30 min) and surrounding areas. Intercity buses to Lima, Chiclayo.
Crew tip: Not suitable for equipment. Private transport essential for production.
Limited rideshare presence. Taxi apps more reliable than Uber/Beat in Trujillo.
Historic center has some restrictions. Generally easier parking than Lima or Cusco. Hotels have parking.
Trujillo is compact - historic center walkable. Chan Chan: 15-20 min by taxi. Huanchaco: 20-30 min. Huacas del Sol y Luna: 20 min. El Brujo: 1 hour north. All archaeological sites accessible by paved roads. Year-round good weather means reliable scheduling.
Let us handle permits, crew, equipment, and logistics while you focus on capturing Peru's archaeological treasures and colonial heritage.