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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

Highlight?: The trek up the Chimborazo with mountaineering legend will live with us forever!!
TT, Bolton Sep 2017
This was my third visit to Latin America with your help (previously Mexico and Brazil) and everything worked as on the previous holidays. Complex arrangements and pick-ups worked like clockwork!
MK, Brentford Jan 2018
Laura our guide was absolutely great. Highly recommended.
JD, London May 2017
The views are spectacular. It would have been better though if the group had been more mixed instead of predominantly Spanish -speaking (considering how many tourists from all over the…
US, London Dec 2016
Jose was extremely knowledgeable and personable which made this excursion for us. Fascinating place!
EB, Maidstone Nov 2015
We very much enjoyed our day trip to the Mountain of Tronador whilst at Bariloche.
MG, Ongar Nov 2010

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Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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