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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

We have been on several tours with various companies, Jessica is the best tour leader we have had. Her level of engagement with the whole group and time…
MJ, St. Columb Mar 2020
Excellent hotel in Copocabana and near Ipamena .
MG, Edinburgh Mar 2018
We had a fantastic holiday in Cuba with Journey Latin America. Booking was straightforward and our trip was well organised and exactly how we had imagined it. We would definitely…
SKF Edinburgh Jul 2015
We had a private tour, which we think was the best way to do this sort of trip. Although we had only 9 days in Peru in the Cuzco area,…
PS, Reading May 2013
This is the third year that we have travelled with JLA and each time it was very well organised from start to finish. We have had three brilliant trips.
JH, Radstock May 2018
"A highlight was the street dancing and music in Mérida, what a lively city!"
Ms, Cambridge Jun 2013

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