The Yagua Tribe
The Indigenous Amazon Tribe
Deep inside the dense Amazon Rainforest lives many indigenous tribes who, even today, live traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles.
One of those tribes is the Yagua people—who are said to be the most characteristic tribe of the region, with their grass skirts, spears, and body painting. Let’s find out more.
Who are they?
The Yagua people are an indigenous group that live a traditional tribal lifestyle in the dense tropical rainforest.
Other names for them include: Llagua, Nijyamïï Nikyejaada, Yahua, Yava, and Yegua.
What does their name mean?
“Yagua” in Spanish translates to “royal palm.” This term could have been given to the Yaguas by the Spanish explorers because much of their native clothing is made of palm fiber.
Where do they live?
The Yagua live in Colombia and northeastern Peru. They live in about 30 communities scattered throughout the tropical Amazon rainforest.
How big is their tribe?
Currently, their total population is estimated to be around 6,000.
