Wayuu dialect

Wayuu

Also known as: Wayuunaiki, Guajiro

The largest Arawakan language, spoken across the La Guajira peninsula straddling Colombia and Venezuela. Around 400,000 speakers, with active revitalisation and bilingual education.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Wayuu?

Wayuu is a dialect of Wayuu.

Which region is Wayuu associated with?

Wayuu is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.

Is Wayuu known by other names?

Yes — Wayuu is also referred to as Wayuunaiki, Guajiro.