Uros islands peru

The humble reed is the foundation of life for people who live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca high in the Andes. Words: Justine Tyerman Black, grey, brown, beige. A group of drably dressed tourists disembark at Suma Wiljta Island after a boat trip across the sparkling waters of Perú's Lake Titicaca. There to meet them, smiles as vibrant as their kaleidoscopically coloured costumes, are the locals. The Uros women are resplendent in full skirts, blouses and embroidered waistcoats in…

Near Puno, the Uros floating islands have been made out of reed for centuries. Highly criticised for being too touristy, they are however the testimony of the Uros culture and society.

The ultimate guide on how to do a homestay on Lake Titicaca in Peru. Stay on Amantani island and visit the floating uros Islands.

Our Lake Titicaca trip was one of our top weeks in South America. We fell in love with Copacabana and visited Sun Island on the Lake Titicaca Bolivia side, then crossed to Puno in Peru for a day trip to the famous Uros floating islands and Taquile Island. Here's what we saw on our Lake Titicaca trip & how much it cost.

Back in 2014, I spent 3 months backpacking around South America. One of the countries I visited was Bolivia and I knew well in advance of the trip that I'd

Peru Tours & Machu Picchu Experts on Instagram: "Discover these 2 unique islands on Lake Titicaca!😍🇵🇪 Our friend @kseniia.journey had a fantastic time at: 1. Uros Island You will see 60 - 70 swimming islands that were hand-made by the Uros people. These floating islands, were entirely built of totora reeds.🤩 2. Taquile Island This island is known for its beautiful handwoven textiles and artwork, is a haven for artists and provides a chance to see and support the locals.❤️ Tag the…

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Uros Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru

The floating reed islands of the Uros People on Lake Titicaca are nothing short of amazing. These artifical islands are unique to Peru and a must visit when in Puno. Click for more

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