I headed to Trujillo as I knew from my previous visit to Peru that it is a birthplace of Pisarro. My intention was given additional boost when I read an article in the Financial times. The individual attractions in themselves including the castle might not be superb but the whole place has a wonderful laid back atmosphere and a great... More

Great little out of the way town. Good for an evening stroll, although not a very late one as this is a sleepy little town. Worth 2 days and a night stop over. The town boasts charming, winding Medieval streets, a few decent restaurants and shops, and a pretty little church. Trujillo is a hidden gem for travelers who like... More

The castle is easy to reach from the main square and, though it's not much to see inside, it offers great views of Trujillo.

This castle occupies the highest part of Trujillo. The Arabs constructed the first fortress in the 9th century, and then the castle was enlarged in the 12th century. In the 15th century another part of the fortress was added. The fortress has square towers that are a mark of Moorish fortresses. It is made of masonry and mortar. The castle... More

We thought the castle was a real find as it is not well documented in the travel guides. The town of Trujillo is very small so finding a castle of this size and preserved so well was a surprise for us. Visiting it was a couple hours well spent. The family had a lot of fun climbing the steep stairs... More