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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

It was good to see the falls from both sides. Would definitely recommend the boat trip as part of any tour…Most memorable part: “The speedboat ride at Iguazu Falls
FI, Carnforth Oct 2012
Maria La Gorda – beautiful spot, unspoilt, simple but perfectly adequate hotel. Also the people – lovely.
ES, Buntingford Jun 2013
"Knowledgable guide, early start enabling us to see best bits of the falls before crowds arrived. Also able to arrange a return visit on our own to do nature trail…
JS, Worcester Dec 2014
A 5-Star oasis in what is otherwise a charming shanti town at the foot of the Machu Picchu mountain. The spa really is something from a movie set: one of…
MP, London Dec 2017
Absolutely brilliant. Our guide settled us into the new environment, helped us with the bank,told us about life and the people of Cuba and made the walk around Havana informative…
SD, Godalming Mar 2017
Colombia was superb. A wonderful variety of scenery and cultures, and people trying their hardest to live normal lives and welcome visitors very genuinely.
JK, Basingstoke Mar 2014

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