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This descriptive and ethnographic study explores the transformations in dietary habits within the Guna communities of Ustupu and Yandup, located in the Caribbean region of Guna Yala, Panama. Through field observation, informal interviews, and photographic records, the research narrates how traditional food practices—rooted in the use of coconut, plantain, cassava, and seafood—are gradually giving way to processed foods and imported products. The narrative highlights the cultural meaning of eating and the social tensions generated by modernization and tourism. The findings reveal that while traditional culinary customs persist as a form of identity and community cohesion, new consumption patterns are reshaping health, economy, and cultural practices. The study concludes that food in Guna Yala represents a dynamic intersection between tradition, adaptation, and cultural resilience.
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