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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.

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What our clients say

  • 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

  • Wonderful place and setting. An extra night would have been better....As it was, we saw little of El Monte as we had to leave at 5am next day. This was…

    MP, Hemel Hempstead Nov 2016

  • We very much enjoyed Trinidad with its cobbled streets and old colonial houses. It was a real pleasure to be able to walk everywhere.

    AH, Shrewbury Jun 2013

  • She was very helpful and full of ideas and recommendations and was supportive right up to when we departed. We had a fabulous holiday in Peru. Everything worked out superbly…

    RS, Northwood Mar 2017

  • The whole experience was wonderful. Loved every place we went even Buenos Aires which I thought might not appeal. We went to see the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, it…

    LP, Lasswade Nov 2016

  • Favourite hotel. Lovely quirky layout, great location, good breakfasts, friendly staff.  Not sure if it would cater for those with mobility issues.  

    SL, Sep 2017
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Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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