Hello- we plan to trek Santa Cruz in Mid May. After reading some trip reports I would like to check where is it preferable to start, is any direction better over the other. Some people suggest to start from Cashapampa, others from Vaqueria. What's your recommendation?
I can not find much information about the transportation to the trail head, it seems there are colectivos running, but how long does the ride take?
Is the insect going to be a problem in May?
How cold does it get at night during the trek?
When is Semana Andisima this year and what does it mean as far as independent travel is concerned?
thank you very much for any info.