However, most initial attempts at this were only partially successful, as Amerindian groups simply blended Catholicism with their traditional beliefs.

The only non-Portuguese speakers are members of Amerindian groups, and pockets of immigrants who maintain their heritage languages.

As a result, the traditional beliefs and practices of all the Amerindian groups have been modified; some have even disappeared.

Although some are light skinned, "[Parakanã] have skin colors that are not much different from those of other Amerindian groups."

The genetic diversity of Amerindian indigenous groups increase with distance from the assumed entry point into the Americas.

The inhabitants of this region were called "Adaeseños", the name coming from a small Amerindian group of the region.

In the pre-Columbian era, the location of what is now the city of Lima was inhabited by several Amerindian groups.

There are only some Amerindian groups and small pockets of immigrants who do not speak Portuguese.

The Carina Cultural Group has also established ties with Amerindian groups in South America.

They are one of the smallest of the Amerindian groups with a population estimated at around 1137 people and are a nomadic hunting and gathering group.