Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro, under the name “Villa of Truxillo”. With the passing of time Trujillo would consolidate as one of the most important cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty, for being an administrative and commercial center, essential for the colonial system. During the independence period, Trujillo had a relevant role on Peru’s Independence, what gave the surname of “Ciudad Benemérita y Fidelísima a la Patria” (“Meritorious city and Faithful to the Homeland”). Besides that, it was the first city to break free from Spain. During the 19th century, and later that the Moche and Chicama valleys emerged as settlements of the sugar industry and the economy grew, new residents came to the city; mostly were european immigrants, what contributed to the development of a local esthetic, since the constructions took breathing from the neoclassical style.
Climate in Trujillo
The climate in Trujillo (Peru) is mostly warm, dry, and mild throughout the year, which has earned it the nickname ‘City of Eternal Spring.’ The average annual temperature ranges approximately between 17 °C and 23 °C, with slight variations between seasons and highs that can approach 25–26 °C in the summer (December–March) and lows around 13–15 °C in the coolest months of the year.