Lache people
The Lache were an indigenous, agrarian people in the highlands of what is now central Colombia's northern Boyacá and Santander departments, primarily in Gutiérrez Province and García Rovira Province. They were part of the Cocuy Confederation and spoke Chibcha, trading predominantly with other Chibcha speakers, such as the Muisca, Guane, Pijao and Chitarero. Trade included salt and textiles, as well as food stuffs. The Lache farmed maize, potatoes, quinoa and cotton, among other crops.
Topography of Santander Department The Lache lived in highlands of the eastern part, continuing into Boyacá | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 0 (2004) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Santander, Boyacá, Colombia | |
| Languages | |
| Chibcha | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| U'wa, Muisca, Guane |
In the 17th century, Lucas Fernández de Piedrahita wrote of the habit of the Laches in bringing up younger male children as culturally female.
The name Lache is preserved in a barrio of Bogotá known as Los Laches.
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