PEOPLES AND TERRITORIES OF THE ORINOCO

Cubeo / Kubeo

Cubeo communities are among the peoples of the shared Selva Matavén resguardo in Cumaribo.

Regional reference map for Cubeo / Kubeo; no exact location is marked
Geographic context for this profile; it does not delimit the people’s entire territory or depict a specific community. Regional context. The precise site location remains unverified; the labeled towns are orientation anchors only. · Milenioscuro; locator adaptation by Vichada Network, 2012 / 2026 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Adapted for the web

Territory and Documented Presence

Matavén’s documentation identifies the Cubeo as one of the six peoples of the resguardo. This profile focuses on their documented presence in that shared territory.

Selva de Matavén →

Where to Learn More

ACATISEMA and the REDD+ project publish participation materials in Cubeo. These explain how residents can submit requests and suggestions within the territory and provide a view of its current governance.

Visits and Host Decisions

For a cultural exchange, first ask the sector’s authority whether a community wishes to receive visitors and who would lead the conversation. Let hosts set the rules for photography and recording.

Visitor availability is unconfirmed. Before traveling, verify access and arrangements directly with the hosts.

Sources and Further Reading

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