The Uros people live on handmade floating islands on Peru’s Lake Titicaca, a lifestyle as unique as their history. For years, their origins were questioned by neighbors and officials alike. But recent genetic research has confirmed their distinct ancestry, finally earning them long-overdue recognition from the Peruvian government as the lake’s original inhabitants. It’s a story where science, tradition, and identity float together in remarkable harmony.
Click to discover the fascinating origins of Peru’s first Indigenous people.