The hillsides are terraced, mostly worked by hand, and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables.

There are no hotels, but some of the families on Amantani open their homes to tourists for overnight stays and provide cooked meals, arranged through tour guides.

The families who do so are required to have a special room set aside for the tourists and must fit a code by the tour companies that help them.

Guests typically take food staples (cooking oil, rice, fruits) as a gift or school supplies for the children on the island.

Sweets and sugar are not recommended as regular dental care is uncommon on the island.