Guarayos
Indigenous group of South America of Tupi-Guarani ethnic origin
The Guarayos are an indigenous group living in their ancestral land in eastern Bolivia. They are located north of the department of Santa Cruz. The current population of the Guarayo group in Bolivia is 12,000. They primarily speak Guarayu, and 70% of the population is Roman Catholic with the remaining 30% practicing ethnic religions. The Guarayu speak the Guarayu language, a language of the Tupían language family. They are known to be predominantly agricultural as much of their culture and lifestyle relies on their land.
History
Most likely Guarayos migrated to Bolivia from Paraguay centuries before when the Guaraní attacked the frontiers of the Inca Empire. Guarayos ancestors are believed to be the Guaraní.
Culture
Traditional religious beliefs
The Guarayos believe that three persons formed the world: Alaangui, Mbirachucha, and Candir. They also hold Zaguaguayu with respect as their first ancestor.
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