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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

"The Sol y Luna hotel was just superb. We had a rest day there... like staying in a bit of heaven! Beautiful gardens filled with flowers and hummingbirds. Thank you…
KE, Sheffield Aug 2013
Very good location and we were well looked after. Hotel has no change or exchange facility and requires extras payment in exact or more USD or CL peso.
EC, London Mar 2017
Most memorable experience: “The time we spent in Bolivia was amazing, despite the altitude sickness! The Uyuni salt flat was so beautiful and all the lagoons and mountains we saw…
SC, Manchester Apr 2012
Very cosy and warm in spite of cold outside.
LM, Stowmarket Dec 2015
"The Galapagos boat exceeded our expectations. We had a large room with a good bathroom. All the meals were excellent." "The wildlife in Galapagos was what we went for and…
KK, Middlewich Jul 2016

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