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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

Highlights? La Mar and Andres carne de res restaurants in Bogota - both quite different but amazing; the salt cathedral; Villa de Layve (although it's a long way there and…
JS, Abingdon Aug 2019
Most memorable experience: “The clouds parting as we reached the refuge on Chimborazo to reveal blinding blue sky and icy capped peak. It was worth all the gasping as I…
CS, Clapham May 2013
Lovely place to finish our holiday. If only we had another day there!
TC, St Albans Oct 2016
Superb hotel, superb facilities and breakfast, only very slight downside was distance to centre of town (Cafayate), but you would expect that if you stay in a vineyard, but a…
AC, Bristol Nov 2018
I arrived after midnight, the check in was friendly, quick and efficient. I was advised that I could call the desk at any time if I needed any assistance. The…
BD, Hartlepool Oct 2016
Carlos, our guide for this part of the trip, was very knowledgeable about Bolivar, Gabo Marquez, and the local history. Although Mompox was very hot, his efforts made our stay…
WR, London Jan 2017

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