Indigenous Peoples Of Ecuador | Vibepedia

The Indigenous peoples of Ecuador, comprising 7% of the population, have a history dating back 11,000 years, with their descendants and Mestizos making up a significant portion of the country's heritage. Genetic analysis reveals a complex three-hybrid genetic ancestry among Ecuadorian Mestizos. The Indigenous communities, including the [[quichua-people|Quichua people]], [[shuar-people|Shuar people]], and [[waorani-people|Waorani people]], continue to contribute to the country's cultural diversity.