The Floating Islands of the Uros people are the Puno area's major attraction. The lives of the Uros are totally interwoven with the totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of Lake Titicaca. These reeds are harvested and used to make everything from the islands themselves, to the boats and huts of the Uros people. Handicrafts made from these reeds provide a livelihood via the tourist for the local population.