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· In the territory of Bolivia there are about 40 ethnic groups ·  
 

Ethnos in Bolivia

In the territory of Bolivia there are about 40 ethnic groups. Many ethnologists are fascinated by the millenary customs of these ethnos its interesting philosophy and its respect for the land reflected in its lifestyle have lifestyle, have decided to make Bolivia its permanent home, living in many cases with the ethnic groups that welcomed them as one more member of their family.
The ethnic groups of which we have notice of according to their linguistic group are:
Quechua AII Family
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Ethnic group: Quechua
Jaqi Family
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Ethnic group: Aymara
Tupi Guaraní Family
Ethnics groups:
· Chiriguano Ava Cordillera Chiriguano
· Izozeño
· Guarayos
· Sirionó
· Yuqui
· Tapiete
· Guarasug'we
Chiquito Family
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Ethnic group Chiquitano (Four dialects in use)
Arawak Family
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Ethnic group Mojeño (Ignasiano and Trinitario) and Baure
Tacana Family
Ethnic groups:
· Tacana
· Ese Ejja
· Cavineño
· Araona
· Toromona
Mosetén Family
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Ethnic groups:
· Chimanes
· Mosetenes
Mataco Maka Family
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Ethnic group: Mataco Noctene
Uru Family
Ethnic groups:
· Chipayas
· Niurato
· Iruito
Zamuco Family
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Ethnic group: Ayoreo
Pano Family
Ethnic groups:
·Chacobo
·Yaminahua
·Paguara
Chapacura Family
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Ethnic group Moré or Itenez
Isolated languages
Ethnic groups:
· Yuracaré
· (Familias per se) Itonama
· Movima
· Cayuvaba
· Canichana
· Lecos


Obtained information: Instituto Boliviano de Cultura, elaborada por Plaza y Carvajal
 
Aymaras
Por : Fernando Soria
 
Updating, May 2008