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Comunidades Ancestrales y Ruralidad

Indigenous Communities and Peoples

Live a unique cultural experience in the Andean countries: connect with indigenous communities that keep alive their languages, rituals and ancestral knowledge. Come and discover authentic traditions that are still alive in the Andean countries.

In Bolivia, the communities Quechua and Aymara are cultural pillars in regions such as La Paz, Oruro y Potosi, The way of life, closely linked to the land, the agricultural calendar and respect for nature, is manifested in ancestral rituals. In the valleys of Chuquisaca y Cochabamba, communities such as the quechuas and yamparas keep alive agricultural traditions and festivities that fuse the pre-Hispanic with the colonial. Meanwhile, in the east and the Amazon region, peoples such as the guaraníes, moxeños, chiquitanos and tacanas express a deep connection with nature through ancestral knowledge, dances, handicrafts and spiritual ceremonies in departments such as Beni, Santa Cruz and La Paz.

In Colombia, the Muisca town council of Sesquilé in Cundinamarca, keeps alive its spiritual practices next to the emblematic Guatavita Lagoon, scene of the legend of El Dorado, where ceremonies linked to water and the mountain are still performed. In La Guajira, the Wayúu people preserves their cultural identity through their language, handcrafted textiles and their own social norms. In Nariño, the Awá of the Resguardo Pialapí Pueblo Viejo inhabit the La Planada Nature Reserve, where their culture is intertwined with the protection of the territory and the sustainable management of its biodiversity.

In Ecuador, the peoples kichwa from Loja, Orellana y Tungurahua invite travelers to immerse themselves in an authentic cultural experience, where they can learn about their ancestral language, traditions and agricultural knowledge. In the Amazon, practices such as the use of medicinal plants and ceremonies with sacred species are an essential part of their identity. In the Andes, celebrations such as Inti Raymi connect communities with solar and agricultural cycles. Through community tourism, the Kichwas invite visitors to learn about their culture.

In Peru, the community of Taquile In Puno, the Quechua language is alive and dazzles with its textile art, a reflection of an ancestral tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. In Arequipa, Sibayo Rumillacta, In San Martin, the charming stone village of Colca, where history is interwoven with ancestral handicrafts, living traditions and community tourism in an authentic and welcoming environment. In San Martin, the Awajún women of the Shampuyacu community of Bosque de las Nuwas, They open the doors of their culture through rituals, traditional knowledge and a deep respect for nature, offering an authentic and transforming experience.

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