Trujillo - Casa Urquiaga / Casa Calonge

This historic colonial mansion of Casa Urquiaga, also known as Casa Calonge, was once the residence of Simón Bolívar. He lived here between 1824 and 1826 and the home still contains the desk Bolívar used.

The exterior of Casa Urquiaga is blue with white trim, including white window grilles, as is found throughout Trujillo. The interior is adorned with elaborate chandeliers and mirrors, and a collection of Moche and Nasca ceramics. The house has three interior courtyards.

The Casa Urquiaga housed Peru's first viceroy in the early 1600s, was the first bank headquarters in the town, and is currently held by the Banco Central.