The spanish occupation proved devastating to indigenous cultures throughout Latin America. Today, Colombia today has dozens of tribes, including those that contunue to thrive and others that struggle under various contemporary pressures. Many villages have become heavily Westernized, while otheres cling tightly to theri traditional customs. Tourism is now being promoted as a way of fostering a renewed pride in traditional beliefs, crafts, and customs among native coomunities throughout Colombia.
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