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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

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SD, Bristol Feb 2016
What's not to like! Only accessible by boat, right on the river's edge, great excursions, Howler monkeys provided the alarm clock! Fantastic wildlife..Highlights: Kayaking excursion form Tortuga Lodge (extra cost…
DO Bedford Apr 2015
“If we ever decided to return to South America we would definitely consider JLA. This was our holiday of a lifetime fulfilling a long held desire to visit the Galapagos…
SH Aylesbury Jun 2012
"Duncan was a really good guide. He knew all of the locations very well, but didn't overload us with too much info or give us a 'history lesson'! He was…
RP, London Feb 2016
A highlight was watching the sunrise at Casa del Mar and my family loving surfing.
JMM, London Jan 2020
"What a beautiful hotel in Antigua.”
GW, Chinnor Aug 2013

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