Often referred to as the “Cradle of the Conquistadors,” the town only came to its own with the conquest of the Americas. In fact, the town made its mark on history by sending over 600 explorers to the New World. One of the most famous figures of the Conquest of Perú, Francisco Pizarro, was from Trujillo, and the town has commemorated his heritage by placing a large equestrian statue of the conquistador in Plaza Mayor. Sculpted by American Charles Rumsey, legend has it that it was originally intended to be a representation of Hernán Cortés to present to Mexico. Given that Mexico does not take a particularly favorable view of Cortés, the country declined it. As a result, it was given to Trujillo as Pizarro instead.
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