Southern Guaymí

The Southern Guaymí are an Indigenous group from western Panama, speaking a Chibchan language. They are more reliant on agriculture than the Northern Guaymí, with staple crops including corn, beans, and various fruits and vegetables. They practice slash-and-burn farming, with men clearing fields and women planting. Fishing is also a significant food source for them.12

Traditional Guaymí houses are often round or rectangular with thatched roofs. Their clothing typically includes a breechclout and a shirt for men, and a breechclout and skirted dress for women. They are known for crafts such as basket weaving and pottery, though textile weaving has largely declined.1