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Amazon
YASUNI
Language: Wao Terero, a unique language with no known relatives.
Tradition: Nomadic life based on the blowgun, chambira weaving, and the spiritual protection of the jungle.
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Cayambe-Coca
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Traditions:
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Clothing: Red ponchos, wide-brimmed hats, and colorful embroidery.
Relationship with the land: Rituals of gratitude to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and sacred respect for the Cayambe volcano and the water of the highlands.
Culture: Mainly the Kichwa people of the Sierra (Cofán in the lowlands and Kichwa of Cayambe in the highlands).
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Llanganates
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Traditions:
Legend of Atahualpa's Treasure: This is the strongest oral tradition; it is said that General Rumiñahui hid the Inca gold in these mountains.
Pilgrimages and Expeditions: A culture of respect and awe for the area due to its extreme climate and challenging geography (numerous lakes and fog).
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Culture: Influence of the Kichwas of the Sierra (especially Píllaro and Salcedo) and Kichwa communities of the Amazon in the eastern zone.
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Sumaco-Napo Galeras
Culture: Primarily the Kichwa people of the Amazon (Runa). There is also a presence of settler communities in the buffer zones.
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Traditions:
Natural Medicine: In-depth knowledge of medicinal plants from the cloud forest and high jungle to treat illnesses.
Myths of the Volcano: The Sumaco volcano is seen as a spiritual guardian; legends exist about its isolation and the difficulty of reaching its summit.
Sustainable Hunting and Fishing: Subsistence traditions that maintain a balance with the mountain ecosystem.
Use of Guayusa: A morning ritual of drinking guayusa leaf infusion to interpret dreams and plan the day before dawn.
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Río Negro-Sopladora
Culture: Influence of the Shuar culture (in the eastern lowlands) and the Kañari/Kichwa people of the Sierra (in the highlands).
Languages: Shuar Chicham, Kichwa, and Spanish.
Traditions:
Water Protection: This is a region of "high-altitude wetlands," so its communities have a culture of extreme care for water sources.
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Mountain Myths: Stories about the connection between the Andes and the Amazon, centered on the mist and the spirits that inhabit the cloud forests.
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