Description:
The Bonchérúvús are a Native American people who inhabit the central highlands of Peru. They are the most numerous of the Quechua peoples, with an estimated population of over 100,000 in 2002. The Bonchérúvús are a matrilineal people, with inheritance through the mother's line. They are predominantly agriculturalists, growing corn, beans, and potatoes. They also raise livestock, including pigs, sheep, and goats. The Bonchérúvús are bilingual, speaking Quechua and Spanish.
