Quechua people
ethnic group indigenous to South America
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The Quechua people are an indigenous ethnic group from South America who have maintained their distinct culture and heritage for centuries. They matter because they represent one of the largest indigenous populations in the region and their history, languages, and traditions continue to shape South American societies today.
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The Quechua people (/ˈkɛtʃuə/, US also /ˈkɛtʃwɑː/; Spanish: [ˈketʃwa] ) , Quichua people or Kichwa people are Indigenous peoples of South America who speak the Quechua languages, which originated among the Indigenous people of Peru. Although most Quechua speakers are native to Peru, there are some significant populations in Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina.
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Indigenous culture of the AmericasIndigenous peoples in ArgentinaIndigenous peoples in BoliviaIndigenous peoples in ChileIndigenous peoples in ColombiaIndigenous peoples in EcuadorIndigenous peoples in PeruIndigenous peoples of the AndesQuechuaQuechua people"Related ethnic groups" needing confirmation