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Santa Cruz Lodge

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A comfortable Eco-Lodge that acts as the ideal base from which to prepare for the scenic challenge of the Santa Cruz trek.

The Santa Cruz Lodge, located in the foothills of the Huascaran National Park, is a comfortable Eco-Lodge that acts as the ideal base from which to prepare for the scenic challenge of the popular Santa Cruz trek. Based 2,900 metres above sea level, it is perfectly positioned for those wanting to acclimatise for the hike, and its cosy campfire, restaurant serving ingredients mostly produced on site and snug bedrooms, mean it is also a good place to relax and recover afterwards. The lodge is actively involved in projects to improve the local community, with education and technology cornerstones of its attempts at having a positive social impact.

What our clients say

“Inca Trail on Sun Island, we walked the whole length of the Island in the morning and then back long the coast path to Yumani in the afternoon (at my…
PP, Reading Feb 2014
Most memorable experiences: Visiting Las Terrazas, exploring Havana, brief stop in Santa Clara, and contact with Cubans along the way
HP, King's lynn Sep 2015
Highlights:- “Particularly impressed by Belize lodges - obviously higher price but well equipped for activities we enjoy such as bird/animal watching, canoeing etc
GW, Chinnor May 2011
I just had such a wonderful time. Thank you all so much!
EJ, Tregaron Apr 2017
"Beautiful hotel, lots of atmosphere but noise can be a problem. We liked this hotel best of all, convenient to central Cusco and several beautiful courtyards."
JFH, Lutterworth Oct 2014

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