# Marinera Dance Heritage

Trujillo, Peru

A graceful coastal courtship dance named in 1879 for the Peruvian Navy, the Marinera blends indigenous, Spanish and African roots. Trujillo, its recognized birthplace, crowns champions each January and dances it with white handkerchiefs and Peruvian paso horses.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Marinera Dance Heritage, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -8.1118, -79.0286

[City page](/cities/trujillo-peru)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)