The Tupi People are an indigenous group originally from Brazil, known for their rich cultural heritage and history. They primarily inhabited the coastal regions and the Amazon rainforest. The Tupi language family includes several dialects, and their traditional lifestyle involved fishing, hunting, and agriculture, particularly the cultivation of crops like cassava. Historically, the Tupi were among the first indigenous groups encountered by European explorers in the 16th century. They played a significant role in the early interactions between European colonizers and indigenous populations. Today, many Tupi descendants continue to preserve their cultural practices and languages, contributing to Brazil's diverse cultural landscape.