Casa Urquiaga

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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History and Heritage at Casa Urquiaga

Casa Urquiaga, established in 1604, serves as an important museum showcasing Trujillo's local history. This colonial mansion, rebuilt after the 1619 earthquake, is now managed by Banco Central de la Reserva del Perú.

The museum features exquisite period furniture, including a desk used by Simón Bolívar during his campaign for Peru's liberation in 1824. It also displays artifacts from Moche, Nazca, Chimú, and Vicús cultures, adding to its cultural significance.

Must-See Wonders

✨ Period Furniture
🏺 Ancient Pottery
📜 Bolívar's Desk

With free admission, Casa Urquiaga welcomes tourists, families, and historians interested in exploring Trujillo's rich cultural past.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Casa Urquiaga

Foundation Year

Casa Urquiaga was originally founded in 1604.

Rebuilt After Earthquake

The structure was destroyed in an earthquake in 1619 and completely rebuilt.

Bolívar's Desk

The museum houses a desk used by Simón Bolívar in 1824.

Location

Jirón Francisco Pizarro 446

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