El Recreo Travel Guide
Trujillo
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.
Wholesale Market
During your visit to Trujillo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wholesale Market. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Top hotels in El Recreo
Portada del Sol
Budget hotel within a 10 min walk of the central town square and across the road from combi buses to Chanchan and Huanchaco (1.5 sol). Showers hot, wifi good, basic breakfast (as expected), staff universally lovely. Room a little dated but provided everything needed. Very happy with my stay.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2017
Las Palmeras Inn
bedroom is very basic. i was afraid to flush the toilet due to backup on the drain. breakfast was microwaved food which isn't ideal for me. most staff couldn't commucate in Englidh. Overall, not so pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2019
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
Good experience, definitely I'll be back.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Trujillo
Great amenities, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast had plenty of options. Restaurant overall was great.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo
Most of the staff were friendly and respectful from check in to check out . The hotel was Well kept as most hiltons abroad are . The manager is doing a good job at running this hotel. I didnt find any thing wrong with my stay here .
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Rado Hotel - Santa Maria
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the breakfast buffet was delicious.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo
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.
Downtown Trujillo
Downtown Trujillo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Casa Orbegoso.
Vista Hermosa
Vista Hermosa might not have many top sights, but Trujillo Plaza de Armas and Real Plaza Trujillo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Covicorti
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Covicorti and surrounding area, you can visit Mall Aventura Plaza and Coliseo Gran Chimu.
