Travel & Places Latin America

Lake Titicaca Islands

    Amantani

    Taquile

    Island of the Sun

    Island of the Moon

    Uros

    • The Uros Islands are floating islands made of woven reeds.floating uros island image by pcphotos from Fotolia.com

      The Uros Islands are also known as the Floating Islands because they float on the surface of the water. Completely man-made, this chain of approximately 35 small islands serves as home to about 1,000 individuals in over 250 familes. Uros means "wild animal" in Quecha, and the islands are made of locally grown reeds woven together so thickly they can support multiple families. The locals make repairs to the floating islands as needed several times a year, adding new reeds on top as the older layers break down. The Uros Islands are a major tourist attraction, which draws thousands of visitors every year, who come to see the islands, meet the locals, and purchase handmade crafts and goods.



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