Kogui Culture

They are located in the northern and southern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the Guatapurí share in what is known as the receipt Maruámake Arhuaco of the Sierra, the majority of the population lives in Kogi's departments Guajira, Cesar and Magdalena.

The Kogi lifestyle based on the belief of a "Great Mother" (Bean), his creative figure, whom they believe is the force of nature, which provides them with guidance. The Kogi believe on earth as a living being, and the settlers are in mining, construction, and those who pollute the environment as enemies of the Great Mother.

The Mamo is the central character in the system of representation of Kogi. He is the intermediary between heavenly forces and men. His wisdom and knowledge allows a balance between the forces. For them the world's end approaches, as the "Friars Minor" are not interested in protecting nature.