Trujillo, a town of great historical importance and the cradle of conquerors and discoverers, such as Francisco Pizarro and Francisco de Orellana, all of whom were natives of this Extremaduran town. It is located 40 minutes from El Edén Casas Rurales****.

Trujillo is full of monumental heritage, going from being a Roman town to becoming an important city in the Middle Ages, to stand out even more after the discovery of America, its long history has left us spectacular palaces, palatial houses, churches, and places impressive where we highlight the Plaza Mayor of Trujillo where stands the bronze statue in honor of the conquests of Francisco Pizarro, the churches of San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Martín built between the 14th and 16th centuries, all around the square, symbolic place where the Trujillanos celebrate their festivals and celebrations such as the Chíviri, a festival of great interest and famous worldwide.

You cannot forget to visit its great castle located in the highest part of the old town, as well as its walls, palaces and other points of interest.

In Trujillo, one of the most important cheese fairs is held, where you can taste the wide variety of native and international cheeses, where great Extremaduran cheeses are awarded year after year. Shall we find out why?

If you feel like enjoying its gastronomy, visit any restaurant in the area, around the Plaza Mayor in Trujillo you can find a wide variety of restaurants where you can enjoy great dishes of regional cuisine from Extremadura and many other culinary offerings.

Mérida, or Emerita Augusta as it was called when it was founded in 25 B.C. Colonia Lulia Augusta Emérita by the legacy Publio Carisio and order of the emperor Octavio Augusto for the emeritus soldiers of the Roman army, declared a World Heritage Site since 1993 and located just 30 minutes from El Edén Casas Rurales**** .

A city of Roman origin that maintains its archaeological remains in very good condition, where the Roman circus, the Diana temple, and the impressive Roman Theater stand out, worthy of admiration for its beauty and state of conservation.

The Roman Theater of Mérida is currently the stage for great performances such as STONE & MUSIC, as well as theatrical performances, such as the Mérida classical theater festival, concerts, etc.

We also highlight the Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River, Roman Bridge over the Albarregas River, aqueducts, Tempo de Diana, Arco de Trajo, Casa del Mitreo, Casa del Amphitheatre, Roman Forum..., don't forget your camera!

Another essential place to visit and enjoy is the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, the work of the renowned architect Rafael Moneo.

It is a research and dissemination center of Roman culture, where an immense collection of Roman works of art and crafts is exposed to the public, especially its impressive mosaics.

Another of the great attractions is the great hotel offer that the city offers, with numerous places to enjoy its gastronomy, with its typical dishes that will make your visit more enjoyable and you will be able to learn a little more about the culture of the people of Emeritus.