The Miraña are an Amazonian people of the Caquetá and Putumayo rivers, with communities at the confluence of the river systems that define the northern Colombian Amazon. They are known for their knowledge of the forest and river systems, their oral tradition, and their material culture — including artisan work that reflects a deep understanding of natural materials and the ecological patterns of the Amazon basin.
Like other peoples of the Putumayo and Caquetá, the Miraña were affected by the rubber boom and the broader history of colonial violence in the Colombian Amazon. That history shapes the way knowledge is held and transmitted today — often through ceremony, elder-to-youth transmission, and the daily practices of forest life rather than through formal institutions.
Their representation at Dulce Amazónica reflects the commitment to including the full range of the Colombian Amazon's communities — including peoples whose historical experience and current circumstances are rarely represented in Colombian public culture.
This community is one of many Indigenous peoples whose presence, knowledge, and artisan work are at the heart of what Dulce Amazónica does. Their ambassador brings that presence here directly — to Guatapé, Colombia.