Uros floating islands

The Uros floating islands consist of 60 to 70 platforms constructed from totora reeds, supporting homes and community spaces on Lake Titicaca near Puno.

The indigenous Uros people created these floating settlements centuries ago as a defensive strategy against threats from expanding civilizations in the Andean region.

Residents of the floating islands maintain traditional fishing methods, reed boat construction techniques, and textile production while adapting to contemporary changes.

Visitors can reach the islands through guided boat tours departing from Puno harbor, with excursions typically lasting two hours and including demonstrations of island construction.

Each island requires constant maintenance with new layers of totora reeds added every three months to prevent water absorption and maintain buoyancy.

Location: Puno

GPS coordinates: -15.81895,-69.96957

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35