Geographic Location
They are located in the Amazon region, on the Amazon River.
Population Its population is estimated at 294 people.
Language
It belongs to the linguistic Yagua family.
CultureFor most people who inhabit the Amazon region, the use of sacred plants represents a key element in its cultural and social life. The Yuruparí ritual is more important because it brings back the origins and revives the essential elements of their worldview.
Housing Like other villages in the area, the people art living in Yagua malokas, which are both spaces housing collectively, as rituals places.
Socio-political Organization
The socio-political structure of the Yagua people responded to a complex system of hierarchical organization split in patrilineal lineages. However, such a structure has been gradually changing thanks to pressure from the settlers in the area, forcing them to adopt forms of organization totally opposed to their traditions. For example, in antiquity the power rested with the Chaman or Curaca, who not only guided the destinies of spiritual ethnicity, but also took all kinds of important decisions. Their form of political organization is supported by the town council, whose members are elected for a term of one year.
Production System
The economy is based on horticulture, noting that throughout the Amazon region are lacking development models suited to the socio-cultural context. Crops continue the pattern of slashing, burning and planting in areas dominated by planting cassava, yams, chontaduro, banana, pepper, caimo, avocado, pineapple, papaya, squash, lulo, marañón. It is supplemented by hunting, fishing and gathering wild fruits.
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