The Mapuche (/ məˈpuːtʃi / mə-POO-chee, [3] Mapuche and Spanish: [maˈputʃe]), also known as Araucanians, are a group of Indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile and southwestern …

Jan 6, 2026 · Mapuche, the most numerous group of Indigenous peoples in South America. They numbered nearly two million in the 2010s. Most inhabit the Central Valley of Chile, south of the …

Oct 30, 2025 · An indigenous culture that once occupied southern South America, the Mapuche resisted Spanish colonization for over a century before being conquered by the independent Chilean state.

The Mapuche are a wide-ranging ethnicity composed of various groups which shared a common social, religious, and economic structure, as well as a common linguistic heritage. Their influence extended …

Explore the rich and vibrant culture of the Mapuche people, one of South America's most resilient indigenous groups. Discover their unique traditions, language (Mapudungun), traditional clothing, …

The Mapuche nation is situated in what is known as the Southern Cone of South America, in the area now occupied by the Argentine and Chilean states. In Chile the Mapuche live mainly in the provinces …

Language Suppression: Mapudungun (the Mapuche language) was banned in schools and discouraged in public life. Christianization: Missionary schools and churches pressured Mapuche communities to …

Historically, Mapuche or "people from the land" was the term used to designate the Mapuche occupying the south-central area of the Chilean territory but now the term is used by all Mapuche.

Mar 20, 2025 · Native to the southern regions of Chile and Argentina, the Mapuche people’s history, culture and struggles are deeply intertwined with the land they inhabit.

The Mapuche are known for their rich cultural heritage, which includes a unique language, Mapudungun, traditional craft practices, and deep-rooted spiritual ceremonies.