South American Indians are the indigenous people of the continent, and there are many different tribes. The INCA were an ancient civilization that flourished in the Andes Mountains of South America from the 12th to 16th centuries. They were known for their advanced architecture, agriculture, and engineering. The Tupi were a group of indigenous people who lived in Brazil and other parts of South America before the arrival of Europeans. They were known for their fishing and hunting skills, as well as their art and music. The Carib were a group of indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean islands and Central and South America. They were known for their seafaring skills and their use of canoes.