Coquimbos
The Coquimbos were an indigenous people of the central coast of Chile, primarily inhabiting the region around the modern-day city of Coquimbo and its surrounding valleys. They were part of the larger cultural and linguistic group known as the Diaguitas, which also included the Calchaquíes and other related groups in northern Argentina and southern Peru. The Coquimbos thrived in the arid coastal and Andean foothill environments, adapting their lifestyle to the region’s agricultural and pastoral opportunities.
The Coquimbos were known for their advanced agricultural techniques, cultivating crops such as maize, quinoa, potatoes,
The Coquimbos were encountered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, beginning with Diego de Almagro’s
Archaeological sites such as the Pukará de Quitor and the ruins of the city of Quillagua provide