Location
Peruvian north coast
Capital
Trujillo (111 ft)
Altitude
Minimum:
9.84 ft (Salaverry)
Maximum:
13 149 ft (Quiruvilca)
Weather
Maximum: 82 °F
Minimum:: 66 °F
Terrestrial
Lima – Trujillo: 348 miles by the Panamericana north highway (09 hours)
By Air
Lima-Trujillo (1 hour)
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Activities
– Peruvian Paso Horse Show
– Shamanic ritual herbal and flower bath
– Totora reed boat at the beach
Gastronomy
Liberteña cuisine is nourished by marine and mountain products to produce dishes with intense flavors. Ceviche, shambar, teologa soup, patita en fiambre, stewed duck and pepián de pava are some of its typical preparations.
Festivals and Events
Marinera National Contest (Jan–Feb) / Huanchaco Carnival (Feb-Mar) / Puerto Chicama Surf Championship, Provincia de Ascope (Mar-Apr) / Alta Gracia Virgin Festival, Huamachuco (Aug) / International Spring Festival (Sep-Oct) / Virgen de la Puerta (13-15 Dec)