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Mapuche
"people of the land"
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The Arica and Parinacota region, located in the northernmost part of Chile, is a unique destination that blends desert landscapes, beaches, fertile valleys, and high plateaus. Its rich history, ancestral culture, and biodiversity make it an ideal place for those seeking nature, adventure, and cultural heritage.
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8 Key Aspects
of Mapuche Culture
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🗣️ Language
Mapudungun is the ancestral language of the Mapuche people. Still spoken in southern Chile, it is central to their identity, worldview, and deep connection to the land.
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🧾 Key Terms
Mapuche, mapudungun, lof, lonko, machi, nguillatun, weichafe, ngen, az mapu — these terms reflect their social structure, spirituality, and worldview.
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🤝 Related Peoples
The Mapuche are culturally connected to groups like the Pehuenche, Lafkenche, Huilliche, and Nagche, each with distinct traditions shaped by their natural surroundings.
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🙏 Religion
Mapuche spirituality centers on a strong bond with nature and spirits. Ceremonies like the Nguillatun and the role of the machi (spiritual guide) are vital in their religious life.
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👗 Traditional Clothing
Traditional dress includes loom-woven textiles, colorful belts, and silver jewelry. Women often wear the trapelacucha, while men wear ponchos and headbands during ceremonies.
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🧺 Economy
Traditionally based on agriculture, gathering, and livestock, today it also includes handicrafts, cultural tourism, and sustainable local economies.
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🎶 Music and Dance
Mapuche music features instruments like the kultrún and trutruka, with songs and dances performed during rituals and community celebrations.
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📚 Education and Knowledge
Knowledge is passed down orally through stories, lived experience, and communal roles. Intercultural schools now help preserve language and cultural heritage.
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UBICACIÓN:
Se encuentra en el límite norte de Chile, fronteriza con Perú y Bolivia. Su capital es Arica, conocida como la "Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera" debido a su clima privilegiado.
Mapuche Cuisine
Flora
Arica y Parinacota combina un clima desértico costero en las zonas bajas, con días cálidos y agradables, y un clima frío en el altiplano, ideal para disfrutar de paisajes únicos bajo cielos despejados. Durante el "invierno altiplánico" (diciembre-marzo), pueden presentarse lluvias en las montañas, aunque las precipitaciones son escasas el resto del año.
Fauna
Arica y Parinacota combina un clima desértico costero en las zonas bajas, con días cálidos y agradables, y un clima frío en el altiplano, ideal para disfrutar de paisajes únicos bajo cielos despejados. Durante el "invierno altiplánico" (diciembre-marzo), pueden presentarse lluvias en las montañas, aunque las precipitaciones son escasas el resto del año.
Mapuche cuisine expresses identity and a deep connection with nature. It features native ingredients like pine nuts (from the araucaria tree), corn, native potatoes, legumes, and wild herbs. Traditional dishes such as catuto (wheat bread), muday (fermented drink), and merken (smoked chili spice) reflect ancestral knowledge and a profound respect for the land's cycles.
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