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Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Less a lake than a highland ocean, Titicaca is home to fantastical sights - none more surreal
than the floating islands crafted entirely of tightly woven
totora
reeds. Centuries ago, the
Uros people constructed the Islas Uros (
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) to escape more aggressive mainland
peoples. Requiring near-constant renovation, the reeds are also used to build thatched
homes and elegant boats.
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