Uru people - Wikipedia
The Uru or Uros (Uru: Qhas Qut suñi) are an indigenous people of Bolivia and Peru. They live on a still-growing group of about 120 self-fashioned floating islands in Lake Titicaca near Puno. They form three main groups: the Uru-Chipaya, Uru-Murato, and Uru-Iruito.
The Uros People of Lake Titicaca - Atlas Obscura
2012年7月19日 · On Lake Titicaca, one ancient people, the Uros, live on islands made of living reeds that float around the lake. The Uros people have been living on the lake for hundreds of years—they were...
10 Things You Should Know Before Visiting The Uros Floating ...
2017年9月30日 · The Uros are a unique indigenous race who migrated to Lake Titicaca an estimated 3,700 years ago. Over time, they mixed with the nearby Aymara and eventually abandoned their language and many of their traditions.
A village made of reeds: Visiting the Uros floating islands ...
2023年9月7日 · Peru, a country rich in cultural heritage and natural wonders, is home to a unique and breathtaking attraction: the Uros floating islands. Nestled in the heart of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, these man-made islands are a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the Uros people.
Uros, everything revolves around totora - Portal Oficial de ...
Learn how a reed island is made. Take photos of yourself in typical Uros clothing. Camera, warm clothing. We help you plan your trip! The Uros Islands consist entirely of totora reed, on which the survival of these floating islands depends.
A World They Made: The Uru People Live on Floating Islands ...
In Lake Titicaca in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of nearly 3,810 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level, there are man-made islands of reed that are home to the Uru people, an indigenous group of Bolivia and Peru that has adapted …
Visiting Uros Islands: A Guide to Lake Titicaca’s Floating ...
2024年11月9日 · Located on Lake Titicaca, only 5 km from Puno, the Uros floating islands have been constructed from reeds for centuries. While the islands are often criticized as being extremely touristic, the Uros Islands are still worth a visit because there is simply nothing like them anywhere else in the world.