How can there be a people who have lived on the water for centuries and do not feel cold because of the blood they are said to have? In addition, a mysterious language was spoken on the Uros floating islands in Peru, which until 2004 only two people remembered. Discover all the information you need to know before visiting the Uros Islands.
The Floating Islands of the Uros are a group of artificial islands made of totora reeds and built on the lake. The Uros people inhabit these islands, which are located in Puno Bay, west of Lake Titicaca and northeast of Puno at an altitude of approximately 3,810 meters above sea level (12,500 ft). The islands are located 7 km from the city of Puno, a 25-minute boat ride away.
The Uros people inhabit an archipelago of approximately 120 constantly growing floating islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno. The community has a population of 272 identified families.
The depth of Lake Titicaca varies, but its maximum depth is estimated at 281 meters. A mysterious lake with a legend about Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo
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