Piaroa People

piaroa-imagen-principal — Hombre Piaroa usando una diadema tradicional. ©
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The Piaroa, also called the Wothuja, are indigenous people of the Amazonia, traditionally living along the middle course of the Orinoco river, and the middle and upper course of the Sipapo and Cuao rivers in the Vichada. They currently inhabit the Gran Selva de Matavén Reserve, where the San Luis de Zama and La Urbana communities are located.

In this section:

About Piaroa People

They currently live in the Resguardo Gran Selva de Matavén where the communities of San Luis de Zama and La Urbana are located.

Piaroa's Crafts

The process has been articulated from the work of own research on the use and management of raw materials.

Piaroa Traditional cuisine

Based on the intergenerational dialogue with the elders of different communities, the development of experimental gardens and the construction of a traditional kitchen are sought.

Piaroa traditional practices

Together, CH4IG and the Piaroa people will support the construction of traditional spaces.

Piaroa Ecotourism

Cartographic work has begun with analysis of impacts and learning about the sector and the challenges of tourism in both communities.

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