Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Libertador

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On the Plaza de Armas, this elegant, upscale hotel is the best choice in Trujillo, with beautiful colonial architecture. Room details include pre-Colombian designs, locally tooled leather-and-wood furniture, and wrought-iron wall lamps, along with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Look at your room in advance, as some are smaller and don't have much natural light. If you fancy people-watching, ask for a room in the front with a small balcony facing the street.