Drifting upon hand-tied totora reed rafts in the middle of the world’s highest navigable lake, the Uros Islands have now become one of the most photographed tourist attractions in Peru, as well as one of its most controversial sites. While the boats provide an income for the inhabitants of the Uros islands, they also damage an ecosystem that is highly delicate, as well as pressuring a culture not geared towards handling constant influxes of tourists.
The following guide will highlight how sustainable tourism is practiced at the Uros Islands, pre-trip checks that need to be done, and which tour agencies have proven themselves to be socially responsible in Lake Titicaca.
