Shuar culture The Shuar (also called Jíbaros, which the Shuar consider derogatory) are the largest Amazonian indigenous people (approximately 80,000 individuals). ... They inhabit the jungles of Ecuador and Peru. Customs: The costumes of the Shuar are the legends of terrifying children and young people so that they do not do bad things and do not make bad decisions, they also tell stories badly in order to reach the audience more and better lead them to a wise path and without self-needs for their well-being and thanks to this, the stories told by adults or the elderly are listened to and recommended as learning methods and minors follow these tips to be able to function more with a better life method. Economy Its economy is based mainly on itinerant horticulture of tubers, as well as hunting, fishing and gathering of fruits, in this way the Shuar can survive in rural towns or jungle. They also grow products such as cassava, "Chinese potatoes", sweet potatoes, peanuts, corn,