Casa Ganoza Chopitea

Frommer's Review

Better known in Trujillo as La Casa de los Leones (House of the Lions) because of the lions crowning the main door, this 17th-century house is one of the most splendid of the colonial era. Opposite the San Francisco church, the entrance is loaded with baroque and rococo details, including river stones (canto rodado) on the ground. A concha venera, or welcoming shell, is placed above the door. Inside the house, you'll pass through the Salón de Varones (Men's Hall), with a high wooden ceiling, followed by the Salón de Damas (Women's Hall). Look for the curious air holes in the latter -- they go all the way to the roof to allow fresh air to circulate.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.