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The Yumbo of Ecuador first came to their Sacred Valley of Tulipe in around 800 BC. They were at that time peace-loving farmers. But what they left behind showed that, with their skills as merchants and traders, they were capable of far more. There is very little evidence about the history and origins of Yumbo before they arrived in their sacred valley on the west slope of Ecuadorian Andes, in the heart of the cloud forest. Some scientists believe that they originated from Valdivia’s coastal tribes. But once they had arrived, they created a long-lasting culture that spread across the slopes of the Pichincha volcano. A Long-Lasting Culture The Yumbo did not take long to start trading with neighboring tribes
