Come Visit Us in Trujillo!

We really hope that our friends and family will be able to visit us while we are in Peru. It is relatively easy to get to Trujillo - as the third largest city in Peru it has its own airport! We generally fly from Houston to Lima which is about a 6 hour flight. You will probably have to spend the night in Lima, because most international flights from the U.S. land in Lima late at night. There are good motels in Lima in which you can stay. I'm certain there are many great hotels in Lima, but Ralph, Katie and I stayed at the Sheraton two years ago and enjoyed it (click here to check rates and availability). You can catch the one hour flight to Trujillo the next day (about $70 one way) or you can ride the bus (about an 8 hour ride that costs 70 soles or about $23 one way).

As you begin to make travel plans, don't forget you probably need some immunizations (hepititas, typhoid, tetnus, etc). Make an appointment with the health department, tell them where you are going, and they'll help you. Malaria is NOT present in Lima nor Trujillo nor in Cusco, so don't worry about taking any anti-malaria drugs. You also need a passport, but no visa is necessary unless you plan to stay for awhile (90 days, I think).

Another funny quirk to traveling here - check your money before you leave. Peruvians will not accept any torn bills. That's means no little tears anywhere and no torn corners. Not even banks wil accept them! They are worthless here!

Remember that Trujillo is south of the equator so the seasons are reversed. That doesn't matter too much, because the weather is moderate all year round. But it does mean that Trujillo could be a great winter get away!

Please contact us if you are interested in coming and we can give you helpful hints.