But, due to colonization and forced displacement, the Wiwa had to migrate to higher lands and abandon El Rosario (later called La Sierrita) and Marokaso.

In Magdalena, they currently occupy: Gotsezhi ("El Encanto"), Kemakumake, Kalabangaga, Wimake, Tolezhi y Rumangaga[citation needed] Together with the Arhuaco, Kankuamo and Kogui peoples, some Wiwa live on the Sierra Nevada de Gonawindua territory in Santa Marta.

[7] The Wiwa people are among the four indigenous groups who historically inhabited Tayrona National Natural Park in Santa Marta and now live in the areas surrounding it.

They have formed the Wiwa Yugumaiun Bunkuanarrua Tayrona Organization (OWYBT) at the Cesar departmental level to be represented before the rest of society.

In the Serranía del Perijá mountains in the municipality Becerril, is the Campo Alegre reservation, Wiwa Community, legally constituted according to resolution 21 of May 16, 1995.

This action was a part of a larger project called macro-case 09 with the ultimate goal of prosecuting and sanctioning those responsible for crimes against indigenous groups of Colombia during the Colombian conflict.

[7] The Wiwa are farmers that grow and cultivate yuca, ñame (a type of yam), malanga, bananas, corn, bean, coca,[2] and sugarcane/panela, for family consumption and Coffee (coffea arabica) for commerce.

[2][12] Their influence is present in the daily lives and important events of the community, whom they can advise individually one-on-one, in assemblies, and in angag+k+n talks.

Both leaders have received a special education to learn about the Creator, understand nature, society, and people, heal, interpret dreams, and direct ceremonies and rituals.

Male Wiwa children and teenagers dress in a white coat or tunic that reaches their knees, with a small backpack that they carry at all times on their shoulder.

The Wiwa woman dresses in a blanket poncho that they make by hand, but with materials of textile origin, and a sash called a yina.