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3 hours by boat from the nearest town, Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado 084, Peru
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Mosquito nets(10)
  • Brazil nuts(5)
  • Extremely knowledgeable(4)
  • HOT WATER(4)
  • Hour boat ride(4)
  • Wonderful time(3)
  • Showers are cold(3)
  • Open air(3)
  • Great Place(3)
  • Helpful and friendly(3)
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A delight for insect lovers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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It's a beautiful lodge with incredible facilities considering the location - a good buffet restaurant, bar, shop, massage, WiFi.

The rooms are also attractive and spacious with a flushing toilet (a novelty after the Inca Trail) and a shower - though the shower is cold, not that you want a hot shower here!

There's no electricity in the room, though there are plenty of sockets in the main lodge available for charging cameras etc at certain times of the day.

Room lighting is provided by kerosene lamps and a couple of candles. It's still pretty dark though, and at night you'll want a torch to ensure you don't step on anything "crunchy"...

Yes, the room is open to the jungle, you will get lots of insects, you will see cockroaches (some enormous) in the bathroom - it's all part of the deal and for me at least, part of the attraction.

The beds do have a fully enclosed mosquito net to ensure you are not disturbed or bitten during the night. I'm a light sleeper, but I slept better here than anywhere else on the trip - despite the heat and weird jungle noises!

My only issue with the rooms is the lack of privacy. You can hear everything your neighbours say and do (eek!), real perverts could even peer round the corners of the balcony. There's also gaps in the walls where passers by could have a peek. The "door" is just a curtain so anyone could wander in at any time.

You are given a safe to store your valuables, but it's quite small. Not that I think security is much of an issue here, you probably have more to fear from the local wildlife stealing your stuff!

My biggest regret is that we only stayed for 2 nights. "Three days and two nights in the Amazon" sounded like a lot when I booked it, but in practice it takes a day to get there and a day to get back, so you only get one day in the jungle and I would have liked at least two or three whole days to explore properly. After that, the heat, humidity and insect bites - I'd definitely be ready for civilisation again!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brighton
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Amazing location, excellent service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Stayed for 3 nights. Definitely worth the money. Excellent food. Amazing open rooms. Lots of things to do/see. Cold showers but what do you expect in the jungle!

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“The Traveling Hillbilly, At one with Nature”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

This a great hotel for those who truly want to unplug and get back to nature. It is a beautiful lodge located in the Tambopata Reserve. It is not for the faint of heart though. There is no hot water, no electricity in the rooms, no locks on the doors and an open wall overlooking the jungle. But if you are up for the adventure, then this might be the right place for you. It has a great bar for meeting other travelers. The bar does have electricity between certain hours and during those hours you can recharge your electronics. The guides are great and staff very friendly. They do have mosquito nets over the beds at night to help fight off the bugs. It is nice to be in a place where feel like you can leave your valuables out without worry.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Basildon, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“So relaxing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011 via mobile
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We went as part of a grand tour of Peru with llama travel in the UK. We had no idea what to expect having only seen 'an idiot abroad' on tv.
It was a lovely boat ride to the lodge and we arrived in the dark. What an amazing sight to see in the jungle.
Even though most of the trips start early we found it the most relaxing part of the holiday.
There is no hot water but you don't need it. You have a power point to charge cameras etc for 3 to 4 hours a day.
Leave you phones at home!
Our guide was Yuri, he was great, he understood our English humor.
If you have a chance you should go, you will not regret it.
Ps food was great and we are vegi too.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“breathtaking - on arrival”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

After a 3 hour boat trip - and after spotting a Jaguar on the banks of the river, we arrived at the Lodge. It was truly amazing, we were offered cool towels and a cold drink and shown to our rooms, beautiful, open to the jungle, very clean and a lovely cold shower. at night the staff put down your mozzy nets over the bed, and light the lamps.
Great food, great bar and cocktails - just a lovely place to stay! In the morning I was woken to the sounds of the jungle, and howler monkeys. I highly reccommend this place!!!

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 hours by boat from the nearest town, Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado 084, Peru
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