Cofán
The Cofán, also known as the Cofán people or Quapí, are an indigenous ethnic group native to the Amazon rainforest, primarily inhabiting regions along the Putumayo and Napo rivers in what is now Ecuador and Colombia. They belong to the larger Jivaroan linguistic family, specifically speaking the Cofán language, which is part of the Jivaroan branch of the Equatorial languages.
Traditionally, the Cofán have lived as semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers, though they have also practiced small-scale agriculture, cultivating
The Cofán have faced significant challenges due to deforestation, encroachment from oil and mining industries, and
Cultural practices among the Cofán include elaborate rituals such as the *Yawar Fiesta*, a festival marking
Today, the Cofán remain a resilient and culturally vibrant group, working to balance traditional ways of life