Uros Isl

That´s a lot of fresh water!

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September 1st 2005
Had a good trip from Cusco over to Puno which is on Lake Titicaca. I took the tourist bus that stops at various sites including more Inca and pre-Inca ruins. On the Tuesday I headed out on the Lake to visit the slightly touristy Uros Islands. They are amazing and are doing well to maintain their way of life on the islands. They are made of reeds that are continually harvested and placed on top ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more