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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

Excellent room and loads of space. The staff were all helpful. The location was in another up and coming part of town not so distant as the Hotel Clasico. The…
JW, London Dec 2016
"Service here beat everywhere else. Accommodated every request with a smile. Change of room to a double bed, remove a couple of wasps I that got into the room, amazing…
TL,Royston Dec 2014
The boat trip to see the penguins on Chiloe was great from the beautiful beach at Pumillahue.
AB, Farnham Jan 2012
"The room was nice, but the service was hopeless."
TS, Isle of Man Jan 2014

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