Trujillo The Plaza de Armas in Trujillo, with the cathedral and the coloured colonial houses The northern city of Trujillo, with 750,000 inhabitants, is Peru's third largest city. It is the capital of the department La Libertad. Trujillo was founded in 1536 by Pizarro, and it is an attractive city with a lot of colonial flavour. Special about Trujillo are its different shades of blue, yellow and white, where many historic buildings are painted in and which give the city a fresh, spring-like flavour. Colonial house Locals call it the Capital de la Primavera Eterna, the capital of the eternal spring, for the climate is pleasant and never too hot. During the annual spring festival, one can enjoy various kinds of music and of course the elegant marinera dance. Street in Trujillo with the typical motortaxi's Trujillo is also home to the Caballos de Paso, pacing horses, who are breeded to pace elegantly. There are special festivals for the Caballos dePaso, accompanied by marinera-like music. Caballos de Paso Nearby Trujillo are some interesting archaeological sites, like the ancient Chimu capital of Chan Chan and the Temples of the Sun and the Moon. In Huanchaco, near Trujillo, are some pleasant beaches.