History of Uruguay

aspect of history

The Charrúa are an Indigenous people or Indigenous Nation of the Southern Cone in present-day Uruguay and the adjacent areas in Argentina (Entre Ríos) and Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). They were a semi-nomadic people who sustained themselves mainly through hunting and gathering. Since resources were not permanent in every region, they would constantly be on the move. Rain, drought, and other environmental factors determined their movement. For this reason they are often classified as seasonal nomads.

Spanish colonial administrator (1682-1736)

The Guenoa or Güenoa were one of the native nations of Entre Rios, Argentina, Uruguay and some parts of Brazil. They were related to the other tribes in the area like Charrua, Minuane, Yaro and Bohán. They are considered synonymous with the Minuan.

one of the native nations of Uruguay

Arachanes (sing. Arachán) were a group of Indigenous peoples in Uruguay of dubious existence (known through only one document). Their origin is not very well-known, but some scholars consider them (if they existed) to be different from other local ethnicities. They were said to have come from the Inca Highlands (currently Bolivia and Peru) thousands of years ago. Their name is composed of two elements: "eastern", "oriental" () + "Canna" (), as they used to cultivate Cannaceae as staple food.