From the remoteness of Peru’s Andes Mountains to the unexplored territories of its Amazon rain forest, the country holds a mysticism all its own. It’s the motherland of the Inca civilization and home to Machu Picchu, alpaca products, and more than 4,000 types of native potatoes.
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5 based on 234 reviews
My lodging is located on the floating island of the Uros. The private room overlooking the lake and the city of Puno. On my island there is a minimarket restaurant and a souvenir shop. We offer a tour of the Islands including local activities. During the day we receive visitors.
Julio was amazing from start to finish - I am a solo female traveler and Julio just made it feel like home and was so nice and welcoming. He speaks great English, and offers a tour on a reed boat in the evening that offers so much cool, interesting info about how these islands float and how the reeds are used. Now, this place is literally on its own floating island on the lake and this family works 24/7 to maintain the property and lodge, cook food, provide heat, clean, etc.Anything I needed, I messaged him on WhatsApp and he was super responsive. The place itself sits in beautiful Lake Titicaca, and you get the most gorgeous 180’view from your room, as well as your own terrace with a day bed. Everything was super clean and the furnishings were so cute and it is literally Instagram gold. It was really the perfect getaway and so thankful for Julio and his family for this amazing experience
5 based on 1051 reviews
Muyuna is a small and intimate lodge that guarantees the observation of animals in their own habitat (sloth, monkeys, birds, pink dolphins, piranhas, etc). Excursions are made in the most authentic virgin area at 140 kms (84 miles) upriver from Iquitos, inside the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve. Muyuna has also strong ties with local communities in the Amazon River. With more than 20 years of experience and being pioneers in sustainable tourism in the area, we offer high quality and personalized service, for everyone looking for authenticity and nature in the Amazon rainforest.
This was the highlight of my trip to Peru. Muyuna's friendly staff made an unforgettable adventure into the Amazon. Wonderful lodge with comfortable, clean rooms completely screened in to keep critters out but let you enjoy afternoon rain and nighttime noises of the jungle. Julio was an amazing guide with intimate knowledge of the rainforest and all its inhabitants. The hikes, boat rides (day and night), swimming and just lounging around the lodge made for an unforgettable experience.
5 based on 162 reviews
Green House Tambopata is a local tour operator who has acomodations (LOCAL HOUSE ) near the Tambopata National Reserve and among the TAMBOPATA river. We have really nice views and landscapes from our place and a lot of chance to see wildlife from our hammocks at the same time we offer excursions, hikes, birdwatching activities, outdoorsport as kayaking, tree climbing, piranha fishing, lake Sandoval, Chuncho clay lick. Usually we spent most of the days inside the jungle, always with very kind and knowledgeable guides who want to make sure our travellers get a nice jungle experience At the same time our main office provide full day excursions for all travellers who came from all hotels in Puerto Maldonado.
Let’s just start by saying that I had an incredible trip. From the airport pickup, which was on time, to the ride to the lodge, Charlie was welcoming, enthusiastic and extremely informative. The trip was nonstop action, which was great cause we didn’t have time to get bored. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and very friendly and open to talking about everything. The food was absolutely incredible, as well, and that’s sayin a lot for me. I can’t wait to go back!
4.5 based on 148 reviews
The staff were very welcoming and provided good recommendations for things to do. The room was clean and secure. The beds were comfortable. I liked the pingpong a lot. Great views. Very excited to sand ski with them this afternoon.
4.5 based on 300 reviews
The Jacamar Lodge is located on the banks of the Amazon River hidden in the middle of the jungle 120 km from the city of Iquitos. It is a rustic accommodation surrounded by wildlife flora and fauna. The JacamarLodgeExpedition offers a variety of day and night activities on the river and the jungle. The bungalows at Jacamar Lodge Expedition are built with rustic materials, all rooms have a private bathroom, shower and a terrace overlooking the river and the jungle, mosquito nets and kerosene lamps. The accommodation offers a free airport pick-up service of 7,8,9,10: am only in the morning. If you arrive after the indicated time the transfer to the lodge will have an additional cost thanks for your understanding. The accommodation offers water, electricity 24 hours. The Jacamar Lodge Expeditions accommodation organizes various activities, Amazon River Navigation, such as piranha fishing, canoeing, pink and gray dolphin watching, bird watching, jungle walks, camping, jungle canoe rides all day and all night. Guests can use hammocks overlooking the river and the jungle during their stay with our accommodation
I booked the 3 days 2 nights tour and I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Discovering the Amazon River, the Amazon forest and see all those animals (monkeys, snakes, spiders, birds, sloths, lizards...) was amazing. Our guide Adriel was the best : he was always paying attention to what we wanted to see or to do. And he has a crazy big knowledge about the forest. I recommend to write them directly so you can discuss your program and they can give you special fares.
5 based on 103 reviews
Just stayed one night to see the Uros islands and lake Titicaca. It was a unique experience, the family very friendly and offered pick up service from the bus station. The dinned was fresh fish and the view was insane. In the night it got quite cold but the owner provided a hot water container to put under bed. Noone else was staying at that night, so it was quite nice of the owner to offer me the spacy double bedroom. Be prepared to spend your time in a quite and peaceful place, no access to shops, markets or restaurants and no internet. Still great experience if you want to disconnect. A bit overpriced but this is a general phenomenon at these islands.
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Located in 6 hectares of green surface, one sees surrounded by leafy fruit-bearing trees and secondary forests, that under an immaculate sky lead the guest to maintain a direct contact with nature.The lodging place is located only 10 minutes away of the center of the city, if the traveler is walking. And less than 5 minutes using public or private transport.The guest will be able to enjoy all the comforts of a hotel and to experience at the same time that cozy sensation of a familiar house, with wide and comfortable rooms in the bungalows; in addition the traveller will have at disposition the terrace, dining room, kitchen, refrigerator, confectioner, china completes, wireless internet, facilities of laundry, areas of rest with hammocks, lazy chairs and the natural pools of the river at a few steps.
Great place to stay, peaceful and attention to detail...thanks for the fantastics days over there, we will back,,,,vegeterian food is a plus plusand the river..German and the ladies that work there (sorry we didnt catch their names) are the best, muchas gracias.
4.5 based on 136 reviews
My husband and I stayed at the Parwa Guesthouse in Ollantaytambo for 3 nights. 1 night on the way to Aguas Calientes and 2 nights on the way back to Cusco. We choose the Parwa Guesthouse because of the great reviews and we were very glad we did. Jorge, the Manager was exceedingly warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and very clean. Beds were very comfortable and we slept very well. Jorge had sent a great guide/driver to meet us at Cusco Airport (Mauricio), and we made a few stops along the way in the Sacred Valley before arriving at the guesthouse which was great. The photos do not do the wonderful rooms justice. There is a small charming garden out back. The breakfast was good. Parwa was only a 2 minute walk to the main square in Ollantaytambo. Jorge gave great recommendations on where to eat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the experience. Thank you again to the team at the Parwa Guesthouse! p.s. We left out suitcases at Parwa whilst we went to Machu Picchu.
5 based on 81 reviews
our Lodge was created for travelers looking for unique experiences and beauty of nature. whit a Local family.
We stayed for one night at Cesar and Lucy’s lodge. It was a great experience. Cesar and Lucy are originally from Isla del Uros, in contrast to other lodges which are run by not locals. From the beginning to the end of our trip Cesar had everything perfectly arranged. A taxi arrived on time to pick us up at the hotel. Cesar arrived by boat to bring us to his lodge. We were truly surprised by our room with private bathroom and terrace. Cesar took us on a boat tour to show us his Uros community and explained about local culture and customs. Back at the lodge Lucy prepared us a three course lunch, which was delicious! After there was time to swim and relax on our terrace. In the afternoon we made another boat trip and enjoyed the sunset. The three course diner was again very good. As it gets very cold at night Cesar installed a gas heater and provided hot water bottles to stay warm. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, the best we have had so far in Peru. A taxi was arranged to bring us back to the hotel. All was included in the price. We had a great stay and highly recommend this lodge because of the local experience. No need to visit the Uros Islands with an organized tour.
4.5 based on 251 reviews
We were a group of eleven and we all had a bad experience with the service. The people who work there are not happy, and they transmit you that feeling of not being enjoying their work. The man who receive us in the reception was not friendly at all. It seems like he was doing us a big favor receiving us. The food was good but there are some plates that not are in the menu and in the restaurant the waiter gave us a price and in the reception at the check out we had to pay a bigger price. They did not want us to leave the price we were told. Also, we order Margaritas and were horrible, the worst Margaritas I haven taken, and we went to the bar to showed our discomfort and asked to change the drink or not have to pay, they said that was the recipe and that was all. We had to paid it at the check out. To plan our transport back to the airport they did not ask us at what time we want it and arrange it at a time we did not want and also they were saying we have to pay more. Thankfully we had the mailed that said the original price that we paid, and we had to show that mail to save us of that new charge on the bill. In conclusion, the lodge has beautiful rooms with view to the river but the service is so bad that none of the 11 we travel want to go back or recommend it. My advice to the owner of the lodge is that the staff has to take a course of hospitality and learn how to smile and feel happy at their place of work.
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