Title: Visit Santa Cruz: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Cruz, Ancash Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635973462905.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635973462905.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635973462905.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.d553248635973462905.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Cruz ## Travel 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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635973462905) - Santa Cruz Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 Aug 14, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=102830870&PinnedHotelID=102830870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $54 nightly $54 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Stay at this lodge in Caraz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Sep 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yungay National Cemetery and Guitarrero Cave ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=115814099&PinnedHotelID=115814099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=115814099&PinnedHotelID=115814099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973462905) [See all 14 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%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 vacation home in Caraz. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Caraz. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Caraz. Popular attractions Cañón del Pato and Punta Winchus are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Caraz-Hotels-Qushi-Shoncu-Wasi.h117838492.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/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.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20)[Feb 19 - Feb 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21)[Feb 20 - Feb 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973462905&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%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.com/Punta-Union-Santa-Cruz.d553248626836812942.Vacation-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 $44 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/paron-lake-cordillera-blanca.a2233234.activity-details) ![Huaraz: Laguna Parón - Turquoise Beauty](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49662761/4b024efa-fef6-443e-b608-7f30728131a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huaraz: Laguna Parón - Turquoise Beauty $35 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/huaraz-laguna-paron-turquoise-beauty.a49662761.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 $35 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-69-trek-day-tour-white-mountain-range.a44941297.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/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 - Places of interest [Caraz](https://expedia.com/Caraz.dx6350943) - [Punta Union ](https://expedia.com/Punta-Union-Santa-Cruz.d553248626836812942.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huascaren National Park ](https://expedia.com/Huascaren-National-Park-Ancash-Region.d6350891.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cañón del Pato ](https://expedia.com/Canon-Del-Pato-Caraz.d553248621532375314.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake 69 ](https://expedia.com/Lake-69-Ancash-Region.d920053048311738368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Punta Winchus ](https://expedia.com/Punta-Winchus-Caraz.d553248621532375312.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laguna Grande ](https://expedia.com/Laguna-Grande-Caraz.d553248621532465062.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yungay National Cemetery ](https://expedia.com/Yungay-National-Cemetery-Yungay.d553248621585431963.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on 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