Aymara people facts for kids

Wiphala, the Aymaran Flag

The Aymara are a group of Indigenous peoples who live in Bolivia and Peru. They originally come from the area around Lake Titicaca. Most Aymara people speak the Aymara language. They call themselves Aymaras.

A famous Aymara person is Evo Morales, who used to be the president of Bolivia. Their special flag, which has many colors, is called the Wiphala.

Images for kids

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  Aymara poncho, 17th or 18th century

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  Puerta del Sol, Tiwanaku, Bolivia

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  Distribution of Aymaras through Bolivia's municipios

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  Traditional Aymara ceremony in Copacabana, on the border of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia

See also

In Spanish: Aimaras para niños