Trujillo (Salaverry)

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Trujillo (Salaverry), Peru

We dock in the port town of Salaverry in Trujillo, a historic city on the banks of a picturesque river in the Moche Valley. While it bustles like an emerging modern city now, it was once home to the great prehistoric cultures of the Moche and Chimu.

Featured Salaverry CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Banana Coast Port
    Ship will DOCK at this port.
  • Time Zone
    PET (Peru Time)
    UTC/GMT -5 hours
  • Language
    The local language is one of three: Aymara, Spanish and Quechua.
  • Currency & Shopping
    Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
    Native Crafts and street markets.
    • Famous For
      Founded by the Spanish conquistador Pizarro, Salaverry has many archaeological excavations and is a jumping-off spot for a visit to fascinating Machu Picchu.
    • Fun Fact #1
      What remains in Machu Picchu are extraordinary stone buildings built by the Incas for use as temples, sanctuaries and homes.
    • Fun Fact: Foodies
      Be sure to sample lomo saltado — Peruvian stir-fry with beef tenderloin, onions and tomatoes — or barbecued alpaca.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      Originally built in 1460, Machu Picchu, known as “Lost City of the Incas,” is perched 7,875 feet above sea level and has a 1,800-foot vertical drop face.

Salaverry TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Huaca Dragon & Chan Chan – UNESCO Heritage Site

Visit one of the best preserved Chimu ceremonial centers and the world’s largest adobe city – Chan Chan and be impressed...

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Ancient Mural at Huaca de la Luna archaeological site - Peru

Go Green- Moche Countryside && Eco Notebooks

Create a Moche-themed notebook out of recycled materials while learning about the Moche culture. A short but immensely s...

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Trujillo Overview & Moche Temples

Trujillo is a lively crossroads of ancient cultures and modern arts. Stop to view the ancient ruins at the Chan Chan arc...

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Moche Culture Experience

Immerse yourself in this cultural experience as you visit the Moche Valley and learn about the people that inhabited the...

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