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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

good guide, interesting walk. great overall
SR, Frome Dec 2016
"Comfortable and well placed."
CC, Carnforth Feb 2014
"We had a feast there in the middle of the Salar. We were completely alone, surrounded by the whiteness of the salt, and with mountains in the distance. It was…
SG, London Jun 2014
OK but had double bed not twin (none available).People at reception very helpful. Restaurant seemed disorganised,food not brilliant, waiters/resses tried to be helpful but all running around without direction.
IC, Leigh-On-Sea Dec 2015
I was very happy with the service provided by Konrad. He was patient with us as it took us more than a year to finalise our itinerary. He was able…
EW, Newport May 2017

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Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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