Tariana people, Indigenous group in Vaupés River region, Brazil and Colombia.
The Tariana are an indigenous people who live in the river regions of the Uaupés and its tributaries such as the Tiquié, Papuri, and Querari in Brazil and Colombia. Their homeland centers on these major waterways in the rainforest region.
In the middle of the 19th century, Franciscan missionaries encountered large Tariana settlements along the Uaupés. This meeting marked the beginning of contact with the outside world.
The Tariana maintain connections with many other indigenous groups in their region through marriages between different peoples. These bonds have shaped their community and traditions across generations.
Access to Tariana lands is mainly by river routes, as the rainforest region has limited road connections. Visitors should prepare for humid tropical conditions and the slower pace of travel by boat.
The Tariana speak an Arawakan language, while most of their neighbors in the region speak Tukanoan family languages. This language difference makes them stand out among the many peoples of their area.
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