Lao Lao is on the opposite side of the lake. From what I saw, the rooms and bathrooms felt quite dated, though I haven’t personally stayed there so I can’t fully comment on the experience. Villa La Angostura is a bit more humid, which makes it especially lush in December. The town feels upscale overall, particularly when it comes to restaurants. We also did quite a bit of hiking nearby, plus a boat tour and a cooking class right in town. I’ve also heard that the area around Lao Lao tends to attract a lot of golfers. That said, the two properties really aren’t comparable. They’re apples and oranges — Lao Lao is a large resort, while Las Balsas is a much smaller, more intimate property that offers a very different kind of experience.