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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

Lovely buidling, pool and the indoor foyer with live music. Shame about the lack of view from bedrooms.(I'm not suggesting they can do anything about it.) The room at the…
DN, Sutton Coldfield May 2016
"Ninos hotel was perfectly simple. The building is beautiful and the staff were very helpful. The location is great as is the food in the restaurant. The rooms are basic…
KF, Reading Nov 2014
Enjoyed the fact that the cenotes we visited were far from the tourist circuit and had not been turned into themed experiences.
SR, Borehamwood Jan 2026
This was a trip to remember. I have a brilliant overview of this enormous country. And was pleased to visit it before tourism takes a hold. Our brilliant tour leader…
RP, Matlock Mar 2015
Highlights?: Very hard to select 1 or 2 things. However would probably say Travelling to and staying at Tortuga Lodge and the excursions into the Jungle (in 3 days we…
TW, Glasgow Apr 2018
What a location! loved the hot springs
MS, London Sep 2015

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