The Uros Islands are a group of small artificial islands made of totora, an aquatic plant that grows in Lake Titicaca. These islands are inhabited by the Uros, an indigenous ethnic group that has lived on Lake Titicaca since pre-Hispanic times.
The Uros islands are built by weaving reeds and totora reeds, forming a floating surface that is then anchored to the bottom of the lake with wooden stakes. Today, the inhabitants of these islands use this same technique to build their houses, boats and other objects necessary for their daily lives.
The Uros Islands are one of the main tourist attractions in the Puno region, making them very popular among tourists visiting the area.