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Peru’s Floating Islands

November 21, 2023

The Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca are man-made reed constructions in an Indigenous Quechua community.

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In World and Travel, Andes Mountains, Peru, Guide Feature, Photo Essay, Travel Inspiration Tags Peru, Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca, Guide Feature, Photo Essay, Travel

PERU: Living Afloat on Man-Made Islands

May 29, 2018

Lake Titicaca in Peru is a lagoon made up of approximately 70 man-made islands. The central island serves as a hub, home to over 500 residents. Living afloat isn’t for everyone, but the Uros, a small South American tribe, have created and maintained this unique lifestyle for many years. The platforms are made using dried reeds and can be moved away from the mainland at any time. Home to the old and the new worlds, Lake Titicaca is a floating paradise welcoming visitors from around the globe.

Tags Peru, South America, island, Lake Titicaca, Arts and Culture
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