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- it grosThe Uros Floating Islands are not natural islands. They are built by the Uros people using totora reeds that grow in the lake. They also use these reeds to make their houses, boats and watchtowers. Every few weeks, the people add fresh layers of reeds to keep the islands strong and floating.
- Page 4The Uros Floating Islands are one of Peru's most popular tourist attractions. Thousands of visitors come every year to learn about the Uros culture, ride in traditional reed boats and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Titicaca. Living on a floating island is a unique experience and makes the Uros Floating Islands one of the most unusual places to live in the world. Life on the islands is peaceful and very different from life in a city. People travel by boat because there are no roads or cars. They spend their time fishing, making colourful handicrafts and welcoming tourists. Children go to school, and many families use solar panels for electricity \while keeping their traditional way of life.
- Page 5The Floating Islands of the Uros have lots of visitors every year. People come to stay in homestays with Uros families. There are also totora boats, craft shops and museums.
- Quick FactsCountry: Peru Location: Lake Titicaca, Puno
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CULTURE THAT LIVES ON THE WATERS OF LAKE TITICACA
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TRADITION NATURE HOSPITALITY by: Guadalupe and Priscila
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Peru is a beautiful country in South America. It is famous for its mountains, rainforests, deserts and ancient history. One of the most unusual places in Peru is the Uros Floating Islands, which are located on Lake Titicaca, near the city of Puno.
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The Uros Floating Islands are not natural islands. They are built by the Uros people using totora reeds that grow in the lake. They also use these reeds to make their houses, boats and watchtowers. Every few weeks, the people add fresh layers of reeds to keep the islands strong and floating.
The Uros Floating Islands are not natural islands. They are built by the Uros people using totora reeds that grow in the lake. They also use these reeds to make their houses, boats and watchtowers. Every few weeks, the people add fresh layers of reeds to keep the islands strong and floating.
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The Uros Floating Islands are one of Peru's most popular tourist attractions. Thousands of visitors come every year to learn about the Uros culture, ride in traditional reed boats and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Titicaca. Living on a floating island is a unique experience and makes the Uros Floating Islands one of the most unusual places to live in the world. Life on the islands is peaceful and very different from life in a city. People travel by boat because there are no roads or cars. They spend their time fishing, making colourful handicrafts and welcoming tourists. Children go to school, and many families use solar panels for electricity \while keeping their traditional way of life.
The Uros Floating Islands are one of Peru's most popular tourist attractions. Thousands of visitors come every year to learn about the Uros culture, ride in traditional reed boats and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Titicaca. Living on a floating island is a unique experience and makes the Uros Floating Islands one of the most unusual places to live in the world.
Life on the islands is peaceful and very different from life in a city. People travel by boat because there are no roads or cars. They spend their time fishing, making colourful handicrafts and welcoming tourists. Children go to school, and many families use solar panels for electricity \while keeping their traditional way of life.
On cold days, the temperature can be as low as 5°C! People fish, hunt birds, do their household chores, weave clothes and spend time with family and friends.
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The Floating Islands of the Uros have lots of visitors every year. People come to stay in homestays with Uros families. There are also totora boats, craft shops and museums.
The Floating Islands of the Uros have lots of visitors every year. People come to stay in homestays with Uros families.
There are also totora boats, craft shops and museums.
Page 6Quick Facts
Country: Peru Location: Lake Titicaca, Puno
- Country: Peru
- Location: Lake Titicaca, Puno
- • Population: About 2,000 people
- • Built from: Totora reeds
- • Transport: Boats
Main activities: Fishing, handicrafts and tourism
• Why is it unusual? People live on floating islands made entirely of totora reeds.
AUTHENTIC STAY, UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.
Stay in traditional totora reed house and experience local life.