The Quechua are a native South American ethnic group primarily living in the Andes region of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. They are known for their language, also called Quechua, which is one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in the Americas.

The Quechua people were conquered by the Incas in the late 15th century and incorporated into the Inca Empire. After the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, the Quechua continued to live in the Andean highlands, preserving many of their traditional practices and beliefs, including their agricultural and weaving techniques, as well as their spiritual beliefs and ceremonies. Today, many Quechua people still speak the Quechua language and maintain their cultural heritage, while also adapting to the modern world.