Uros Titicaca Uta Lodge

The island is beautiful and so is the rental lodge. Huge windows with seating out on a deck where you can enjoy a full view of the lake and mountains. It’s very quiet there and although you can only get there by boat, they are very timely with picking you up and dropping you off. Communication beforehand was very good and they were responsive. We stayed here in the spring and at night it hit 31 degrees F and we had no heat. They did make our bed up with several layers of incredibly warm bedding and gave us hot water bottles, but it was still incredibly uncomfortable to be freezing in our room and in the dining room. Not to be too graphic, but it was so cold that I didn’t want to go to the bathroom because I didn’t want to expose any skin to the air. There is hot water - I took a 5 minute shower under a trickle of water and my husband took a shower about 3 hours later and all water pooped out 2 mins into his shower. There is an outlet in the room powered by solar power - enough to slowly charge electronics and enough to run a portable CPAP machine. They provided meals, which is fortunate since you have no way to access food otherwise. Because of that, we had thought meals were included in the rate, but we were charged 60 soles for a basic dinner of soup, steamed veggies, baked chicken breasts, and tea. Breakfast was included. Be prepared for the matriarch to come into the dining room to sell knitted souvenirs. Owners spoke almost no English.

Spending the night on a an island made from reeds was very special. Johnny was so welcoming and a lovely host. Food was excellent and each reed house for sleeping was traditional and comfortable. This is a super way to see Lake Titicaca after hiking in the Andes, relaxing and beautiful.