Where do Aymara people traditionally live in Bolivia?

The Aymara people traditionally live on the Altiplano, a vast, high-altitude plateau located in the central Andes Mountains of western Bolivia and southeastern Peru.12

This region is characterized by its high elevation, typically ranging between 12,000 and 12,500 feet (3,650 to 3,800 meters) above sea level. The Aymara have historically occupied these areas, which include the basins surrounding Lake Titicaca and Lake Poopó, where they have engaged in agriculture and herding for centuries. While many Aymara continue to reside in these traditional rural settings, the structure of their communities is evolving as more individuals seek employment in urban centers. Additionally, the term Yungas—a region of warm valleys located on the eastern slopes of the Andes—is derived from the Aymara language, reflecting their historical presence and influence across diverse ecological zones in Bolivia.132