# Uros Floating Islands

Puno, Peru

On Lake Titicaca near Puno, the Uru people live atop roughly 120 floating islands built entirely from totora reeds. Layered and anchored over the water, the islands carry reed houses and reed boats, sustaining a way of life rooted on the lake itself.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Uros Floating Islands, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -15.72712, -70.02973

[City page](/cities/puno)

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