Title: Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz, Ancash Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635973462905.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635973462905.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635973462905.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d553248635973462905.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Team posing for the epic shot in Punta union pass in the Peruvian Andes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626836812942/6cedfa62-5241-471e-ac10-693a45a9b485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Team posing for the epic shot in Punta union pass in the Peruvian Andes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626836812942/6cedfa62-5241-471e-ac10-693a45a9b485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Cruz Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Cruz - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz ![Santa Cruz Eco Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102830900/102830870/9c3383ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Cruz Eco Lodge AN 842 Santa Cruz Ancash Stay at this lodge in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Laguna Grande and Cañón del Pato are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) This is one of the best experiences I have had. I can't wait to go back one day! Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=102830870&PinnedHotelID=102830870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=102830870&PinnedHotelID=102830870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) ![Oro Andino Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113517900/113517833/12736612_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Andino Lodge Cruce de Yuracoto Caraz Áncash £39 12 Feb - 13 Feb Stay at this lodge in Caraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna Grande and Cañón del Pato are located nearby. 6/10 (2 reviews) They charged our client, even though we sent them the bill from Expedia. Clearly they don't know what they are doing. Not happy at all with them, and want a reimburse from Expedia Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=113517833&PinnedHotelID=113517833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) ![GRAN HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115820000/115814100/115814099/644301e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAN HOTEL Jr Ignacio Amadeo Yungay Áncash Stay at this hotel in Yungay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yungay National Cemetery and Guitarrero Cave ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=115814099&PinnedHotelID=115814099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=115814099&PinnedHotelID=115814099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [See all 14 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635973462905) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Exclusive duplex in Caraz, 4 Bedrooms, Carport, Wi-Fi, Terrace.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117838600/117838518/w905h683x60y0-90d88c9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Exclusive duplex in Caraz, 4 Bedrooms, Carport, Wi-Fi, Terrace. Ancash Stay at this holiday home in Caraz. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caraz-Hotels-Exclusive-Duplex-In-Caraz.h117838518.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious duplex with 5 bedrooms, garage, terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117838600/117838507/w526h683x259y0-47df5836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious duplex with 5 bedrooms, garage, terrace Ancash Stay at this holiday home in Caraz. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caraz-Hotels-Spacious-Duplex-With-5-Bedrooms.h117838507.Hotel-Information) ![Qushi Shoncu Wasi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117838500/117838492/w508h683x258y0-5b13f26f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Qushi Shoncu Wasi caraz Stay at this holiday home in Caraz. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caraz-Hotels-Qushi-Shoncu-Wasi.h117838492.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635973462905&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Cruz hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Team posing for the epic shot in Punta union pass in the Peruvian Andes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626836812942/6cedfa62-5241-471e-ac10-693a45a9b485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punta Union You can find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Punta Union. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Punta-Union-Santa-Cruz.d553248626836812942.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Laguna Parón ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2233234/ebb0c87f-4c99-44f8-b4de-79377d10885b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paron-lake-cordillera-blanca.a2233234.activity-details) ![Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941297/1885fd57-0ade-4716-8c97-b8c55860308c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range £31 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-69-trek-day-tour-white-mountain-range.a44941297.activity-details) ![Trekking to Laguna 69](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3443366/b9b65522-0456-4a10-a880-3a770b0d9f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trekking to Laguna 69 £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/trekking-to-laguna-69.a3443366.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635973462905.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Cruz ![Once in Peru, you can’t miss Laguna Parón, an incredible lagoon located close to the city of Huaraz. It is located at 4.200m above sea level, which means this is literally breathtaking. Once you get there, you can choose between paddling across the glacial lake or hiking to the viewpoint. #Adventure ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350943/00e87d79-403d-40ae-85f2-1eb3cb63782e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Caraz - Cities near Santa Cruz [Caraz](https://expedia.co.uk/Caraz.dx6350943) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app