CHICLAYO, TRUJILLO, CAJAMARCA - HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS

CHICLAYO

Chiclayo is the capital of the department of Lambayeque, which gave rise to the pre-Hispanic cultures of Mochica, Sican or Lambayeque and Chimu.

The city is a skilful and economical center from the north of the country. Located in a productive valley, agriculture activities are very important, outstanding rice production, sugar cane and cotton.

In its valleys flourished many important pre-Inca cultures, such as "Lambayeque or Sican", "Mochica" and "Chimu". Part of its culture and treasures can be seen in Lambayeque at the Brüning Museum and the new Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum and Sican National Museum.

During the Colony, it was only a simple Indian village in the road that connected Lambayeque and Zaña, and therefore the city lacks colonial buildings. Nevertheless, today it is a city in full development process, having important discoveries as a main entrance, such as "El Señor de Sipán" (Lord of Sipan) at Huaca Rajada (important master discovered in 1987 with his in-life treasures), "Señor de Sicán" at Batangrande and Tucume. Thanks to these important discoveries, Chiclayo turns out to be the second important destiny, after Cusco, for the archaeological and monumental tourism in Peru.

TOURIST HOTELS

GRAN HOTEL CHICLAYO

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This centrally located and comfortable hotel is the best available in Chiclayo. The hotel has 129 rooms, each featuring air conditioning, cable TV and mini-bar. Swimming pool, casino, craft shops, snack-bar and business center, including four fully-appointed conference rooms.

CASA DE LA LUNA

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This nice hotel provides a comfortable and hospitable environment. Housed in a modern building, it is located in a calm, residential neighborhood of Chiclayo. Swimming pool, wi-fi Internet, conference room, terrace and restaurant.

GARZA HOTEL

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Centrally located in Chiclayo, its comfortable rooms are equipped with AC, cable TV, WiFi Internet and mini-bar.

TRUJILLO

Trujillo, with over 600.000 inhabitants, is the current capital of the department of La Libertad. The city was founded by the Spaniard conqueror Diego de Almagro on December 6th, 1534 (before the foundation of Lima) and is located near Chan Chan, capital of the pre-Inca Chimú Nation, in a valley of great cultural hegemony.

Among 1685 and 1687, given the opulence of Trujillo, and due to the incursions of the pirates, the city was walled for its protection, and this enclosure constitutes today the historical center where the old large houses of exquisite gates, the convents and churches are located.

Very near the city you will find numerous and wonderful archaeological monuments of the Mochica and Chimú cultures, outstanding Chan Chan's citadel, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Trujillo is also famed by the traditional celebrations of the Marinera's National Contest (Peruvian dance's contest), the International Festival of Spring, Competition of "Caballos de Paso" (Peruvian "Paso" horses), Exhibition of "Caballitos de Totora" (small rafts made out of straw of the region), Biannual of Contemporary Art and International Festival of Ballet, for what is also called the "Cultural Capital of Peru."

Huanchaco, picturesque spa and fishermen's creek will offer you the opportunity to see the "caballitos de totora", the same used by the Mochicas in the III century.

Our hotel selection offers our lodging recommendations in this charming city.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

HOTEL LIBERTADOR TRUJILLO

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Strategically located on the Plaza de Armas, this fully-renovated hotel is housed in a Spanish colonial mansion and is the best available hotel in Trujillo. Its 78 finely decorated rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe deposit box, mini bar, wireless Internet, laundry service, hair dryer, telephone with domestic and international direct dialing, bathroom telephone , bath tub with anti-slide floor and security bar and cable TV.

TOURIST HOTELS

GRAN BOLIVAR HOTEL

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Located in the historical and comercial downtown of Trujillo. The hotel merges in the beauty of the colonial houses with the modern elegance of an innerside building, complemented with the cordiality and fine service of the hotel staff. The rooms are equipped with private bath, cable TV, mini-bar, telephone, bath with jacuzzi and wireless Internet access.

HOTEL GRAN MARQUES

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The Gran Marques Hotel & Spa is located 10 blocks from the main square and is a confortable place to stay. Its 50 rooms are equipped with queen beds, private bath, hot water, amenities, security box and AC.

CAJAMARCA

Cajamarca is located in a beautiful and bucolic Andean countryside in the valley with the same name.

The Caxamarca civilization flourished in this valley, developing big megalithic constructions, some of influence Tiahuanaco and Chaviín. There 90 registered archaeological places, among those the outstanding Cumbemayo, the Ventanillas de Otuzco and Combamayo. Since Inca times and with a lot of historical value are the "Cuarto del Rescate" (Ransom Room) and "Baños del Inca" (Inca bathing place).

Churches and colonial large houses, conserved almost intact  are an alive museum that waits for the visitor. Through the churches you will be able to appreciate the biggest architectural and artistic wealth in the Spanish colonization, with beautiful facades and great sculptural wealth in its interior. The main places are the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas (main square), The Complejo de Belen and its museum, The Church of San Francisco and its museum, the Ransom Room and Cerro Santa Apolonia, with views of the city and the "Seat of the Inca" (pre-Hispanic carved rock).

The importance of the pre-Hispanic and colonial monuments, have been worth this city to be declared as "America Heritage Site" by UNESCO.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

HOTEL LAGUNA SECA

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This spa hotel is located about 10 minutes from the centre of Cajamarca in the suburbs called "Baños del Inca". All rooms are very spacious with ensuite bathrooms -enormous bathtubs-and private entrance onto a courtyard overlooking the pool and garden. Thermal springs feed the two open-air swimming pools and many canals that surround the premises and provide the hot water for the entire hotel. Excellent mud baths and beauty treatments. Horse riding possible upon request.