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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

"Daniele was a great tour leader. Everything was well organised, ran to time, organised short cuts and ways for us to see the best things and not miss out. He…
AT Nov 2015
Lovely hotel In a great location. Again the street facing rooms are really noisy, especially on a Friday/Saturday night as the locals party hard and regularly let off fire crackers…
CB, Sandwich Jun 2017
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BC, London Sep 2016
Excellent location with fine views from all rooms as well as from dining area. Small number of rooms so cosy feel to the place. Nicely planted gardens. Excellent food served…
PG, Oxford Feb 2017
"We particularly liked staying at the Panoramic hotel in Iguazu because we could walk to the little town in the evening to eat and experience the local life and not…
BV, London Oct 2013
A wonderful end to our honeymoon. Our room had a fantastic view overlooking the beach and the facilities were second to none. There were a few small issues with service…
VK,Norwich Aug 2014

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