Trujillo Travel Guide
Pirates and colonists on the Caribbean Coast
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Trujillo sits in a pretty bay and offers a relaxed atmosphere to visitors. Steeped in the fascinating history of Spanish colonialism and pirate attacks, Trujillo is colonial power that never was. It is also the final resting place of the famous filibuster William Walker.
Visited by Christopher Columbus on his final voyage, the city of Trujillo was founded in this area due to the existence of a deep bay that could be used to anchor ships. It was because of this feature that Trujillo grew in importance in colonial times, though regular pirate attacks led to the city being abandoned many times. Spanish efforts to keep Trujillo populated, and therefore important, by protecting it with the Santa Barbara fort ultimately failed.
Today Trujillo has had a population boost thanks to the Garifuna who now populate most of the Caribbean coast, after migrating here from Roatan. Its port is still important but has not destroyed the city's pristine bay.
Attractions in Trujillo
For those interested in the historical enigma who was William Walker, this is where his life came to an end in 1860 and his grave can be visited. There are also two nearby parks worth visiting: the Guaimoreto Lagoon Forest Life Reserve and the Capiro and Calentura National Park, offering a variety of natural environments, wildlife-watching and hiking opportunities.
Activities in Trujillo
Hike the trails of Capiro and Calentura Park. Take a boat into the canals and mangroves of Guaimoreto Lagoon.
Relaxing
Spend some time soothing those tired muscles in the hot springs just 7km out of town.
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