THE MOBILITY IN ITS ENVIROMENT: MAPUCHE-WILLICHE DAILY MOBILITY PRACTICES AND EXPERIENCES IN RURAL CONTEXTS. EVIDENCE FROM THE CITY OF PUYEHUE, REGION DE LOS LAGOS, CHILE

Abstract

Mapuche-Williche mobility is a historical and cultural practice of the central-south Chile area. However, the representations and experiences of rural mobility of the inhabitants of these territories have been scarcely researched. Based on a qualitative methodology, this research analyzes the mobility in its environment to reveal the activities, people, objects, and places that are part of the indigenous and rural mobility in Los Lagos. The main findings, some elements can be highlighted: a particular cosmology of the territory, significant circular social relationships, particular rhythmic variables from the Mapuche culture and identity aspects of mobility.