The Man-Made, Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca in Peru is a lagoon made up of approximately 70 man-made islands. The central island serves as a hub, home to over 500 residents. Living afloat isn’t for everyone, but the Uros, a small South American tribe, have created and maintained this unique lifestyle for many years. The platforms are made using dried reeds and can be moved away from the mainland at any time. Home to the old and the new worlds, Lake Titicaca is a floating paradise welcoming visitors from around the globe.

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[JustinY.]

Living there when a storm hits must be very unpleasant

[bman]

All the boys in my middle school class laughed when we learned about this island. Each time the teacher said the name they would try to hide their giggles. We were all immature.

[goosebumpskid]

So this is what Cornholio was talking about.

[va]

" 'Cause we really like saying its name!"

[ghostlypizzaslug]

Lake Titicaca! Oh, Lake Titicaca! 'Cause we really like saying it's name!

[smfe]

Been there, though I was young. Really cool, especially because I got a pineapple Crush there.

[yellowfin]

their way of life could be a possible solution to the U.S. if and when rising sea levels overrun the shores. The tribes are safe from rising tides since their islands rise with the tides. I would most enjoy visiting their islands.

[theboliviansantastic]

the Urus and the Titicaca are not only present in Peru, but also in Bolivia

[darthguilder]

What a coincidence, I was just reading about this lake

[Bein_Ian]

🤣You know what I'm laughing about.

[traveldiarieswithadi]

Spectacular place. Can't imagine a life like this..sooo cool

[nathanwall]

ME AND MY PEOPLE WE COME FROM LAKE TITICACA FOR THERE IS BUT ONE BUNGHOLIO

[iciccso]

OMG I remember learning about this in 4th grade 9 years ago!

[toomanycooks]

That’s so cool, that’s so friggin cool

[jyotishchandrabaruah]

So so beautiful floting village best of world so nice

[auditoreknights]

In Mexico we have them too, we call them "chinampas"

[SideNote]

Make a video on the Sable Island. That's fascinating.

[JoeProCast]

I saw anther video on this were a man builds himself a man made island using garbage such as used plastic bottles or sealed glass bottled to keep it A-float, this is just as cool

[bumfie]

i just found out about these floating islands after watching an old video of Jacques Cousteau video on Lake Titicaca

[desolent]

Lmao when I watched the video I straight up laughed