Very cool overnight stay!
starstarstarstarstar Steven V
Alright, I'll start by saying that the family who runs this place is incredibly kind...but after reading all the positive reviews I feel compelled to write a warning for other travelers since all the other reviewers seem to overlook certain things! First, you need to take a taxi out to what is basically a trash dump where they pick you up, you'll need a way to coordinate with them in Spanish via cell phone prior. Don't mind the dog fights at the pickup location. Second, the rooms are very basic with only one light and no other electricity. There are plenty of blankets, but forget hanging out outside of your bed without your winter jacket on. Third, there is no plumbing. You LITERALLY have an outhouse in your room!!! And since the outhouse door isn't designed to close all the way, you smell it! Your outhouse has NO running water. You get 2 bottles of water in your outhouse when you arrive that is also your drinking water. Fourth, I arrived at 7 pm starving, so I got the dinner there. There is no menu, you just get whatever they're making and you have no way of getting any other food. They served a huge plate of meat and veggies with a sauce on it, but since I'm vegetarian they just gave me a child sized portion of steamed veggies and a few pieces of potato with no seasoning, oil, spices, butter, nothing!! Went to bed hungry and disgusted and left early the next morning, cancelling my second night. Saw a bunch of white tourists on the other island weaving grass with a bunch of other white tourists on my boat ride out of there and had to roll my eyes. Sorry folks, but they're spending their days entertaining you for money. This isn't some special authentic experience, they want your money! If you're the kind of traveler who gets a high from being uncomfortable, and thinks tourist traps are authentic experiences with locals you'll love this place.
starstar Shannon Macey
Good place for adventurous travelers seeking to experience life as it's lived in the Uros
Not a place for comfort. The concept is great but requires a lot of work. No outlets, not many options for food, far from the city. Might be scary for some people.
starstar David Lopez
Looks very artificial. The "president" of the island gave us a 2 minute explanation and couldn't answer our questions. A minute later he was selling us his products for exhorbitant prices. The place is more of a Disney cash machine ans has nothing authentic compared to Taquile for example.
starstar Arman
Great stay here. Did the touristy boat where you see the floating islands, then was picked up and taken here. Staying with the family at Uros Qhantany Lodge gave amazing insight into how a real family lives on the reed islands and had a much more authentic feel then the tourist show I had seen on the other islands. High recommended if you're looking for an amazing adventure and to experience living (for a night) on one of these floating islands.
starstarstarstarstar Rory Witt
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