Trujillo is a simple treasure . . . Spain as it once was.
From here, Francisco Pizarro set off to explore, conquer and loot the new world. His manor house still exists in Trujillo today. You can also visit the low-key Casa-Pizarro museum.
Walk from Parador Trujillo up to the hilltop castle and explore around inside the walls built during the occupation of the Moors. Go inside the capilla (chapel) near there and drop a few coins in the box to watch the strangely mesmerizing, rotating statue of the Virgin Mary.
Have late-night tapas on the main square down in the Plaza Mayor. Let your energy subside a bit and relax into an ambience far removed from the hustle and bustle of typical modern Spanish cities.
Parador Trujillo is located conveniently, and within walking distance of all parts of the town. It is a reconstructed 16th century convent, and like the town itself - is a peaceful slice out of history.
