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
· Ethnic group: Quechua
Jaqi Family
· Ethnic group: Aymara
Tupi Guaraní Family
Ethnics groups:
· Chiriguano Ava
Cordillera Chiriguano
· Izozeño
· Guarayos
· Sirionó
· Yuqui
· Tapiete
· Guarasug'we
Chiquito Family
· Ethnic group Chiquitano
(Four dialects in use)
Arawak Family
· Ethnic group Mojeño
(Ignasiano and Trinitario) and Baure
Tacana Family
Ethnic groups:
· Tacana
· Ese Ejja
· Cavineño
· Araona
· Toromona
Mosetén Family
·Ethnic groups:
· Chimanes
· Mosetenes
Mataco Maka Family
· Ethnic group: Mataco Noctene
Uru Family
Ethnic groups:
· Chipayas
· Niurato
· Iruito
Zamuco Family
·Ethnic group: Ayoreo
Pano Family
Ethnic groups:
·Chacobo
·Yaminahua
·Paguara
Chapacura Family
· 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
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