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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.

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Highlights: Various boat trips, Matagalpa market, additional visits to Granada prison and political cemetery, Boca del Mar
JS, Winscombe Jan 2016
Our experience with Natalie was simply superb. We could not have wished for better service. Natalie was charming, efficient, organised, kind and thoughtful. Any question asked was never too much…
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We really enjoyed Easter Island but the Atacama was the most memorable part!
ME, Caernarfon Nov 2017
We recommend Hotel Deep Blue, Providencia Island, Colombia, a delightful boutique hotel and great restaurant (opened June 2012) on an unspoilt E. Caribbean island. I may be a bit biased…
JM, Barnes Nov 2012
"The hotel was sadly a little far from the town and the last shuttle is at 8pm which meant that getting a taxi back from the restaurants in town. The…
TEB,Grays Nov 2014

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