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Uros Island

Set of floating islands made of totora reeds in Lake Titicaca, inhabited by the Uru community.

DESCRIPTION

Also called the town of the lake, it is located north of the Bay of Puno, 6 kilometers from the Lake Port, at an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level.

It is said to be built on the basis of large blocks of totora reed roots, which thanks to the large amount of gases they release when decomposing, help it float in these immense and deep waters of Lake Titicaca.

LOCATION

It is located north of the Bay of Puno, 6 kilometers from the Lake Port, at an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level.

ATTRACTIONS

The main tourist attraction is undoubtedly the island based on totora reeds, which attracts the curiosity to be able to step on the island.on the island of the Uros, appreciate the kindness of its inhabitants and their handicrafts and ceramics, in addition to their wonderful fabrics.

SCHEDULE

To reach these islands you take the motorboat service, which depart from the port of Puno, from 08:00 to 14:00 hours. The visit to this place lasts approximately 3 hours.

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