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Mapuche
"people of the land"
Cultural Experiences and Events
The cultural experiences with Mapuche communities offered by Go-Xtravel provide a respectful and authentic immersion into the living traditions of this Indigenous people. They include guided visits to communities, first-person storytelling about their worldview, workshops on ancestral medicine, Mapuche cuisine, traditional loom weaving, and participation in ceremonies such as the Nguillatun or meetings with kimche (elders or wise people). These experiences are available in both interactive virtual formats and in-person, always involving the direct participation of local communities and promoting intercultural dialogue and appreciation of Mapuche living heritage.

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Mapuche music:

8 Key Aspects
of Mapuche Culture
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🗣️ Language
Mapudungun is the ancestral language of the Mapuche people. Still spoken in southern Chile, it is central to their identity, worldview, and deep connection to the land.
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🧾 Key Terms
Mapuche, mapudungun, lof, lonko, machi, nguillatun, weichafe, ngen, az mapu — these terms reflect their social structure, spirituality, and worldview.
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🤝 Related Peoples
The Mapuche are culturally connected to groups like the Pehuenche, Lafkenche, Huilliche, and Nagche, each with distinct traditions shaped by their natural surroundings.
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🙏 Religion
Mapuche spirituality centers on a strong bond with nature and spirits. Ceremonies like the Nguillatun and the role of the machi (spiritual guide) are vital in their religious life.
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👗 Traditional Clothing
Traditional dress includes loom-woven textiles, colorful belts, and silver jewelry. Women often wear the trapelacucha, while men wear ponchos and headbands during ceremonies.
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🧺 Economy
Traditionally based on agriculture, gathering, and livestock, today it also includes handicrafts, cultural tourism, and sustainable local economies.
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🎶 Music and Dance
Mapuche music features instruments like the kultrún and trutruka, with songs and dances performed during rituals and community celebrations.
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📚 Education and Knowledge
Knowledge is passed down orally through stories, lived experience, and communal roles. Intercultural schools now help preserve language and cultural heritage.
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