The Hoti people (also called Hodï, Jotï, or Jödi) are a small Indigenous group living in the Amazon region of Venezuela. Their territory is in the Sierra de Maigualida, between Bolívar State and Amazonas State. This region is remote rainforest and mountains, which helped preserve their isolation.
The Hoti traditionally live a semi-nomadic lifestyle, based on hunting and fishing, gathering wild fruits and Shifting (slash-and-burn)
They usually live in small family groups, often just a few families living together. They move seasonally depending on resources. Their social structure is flexible and not highly hierarchical and they have strong traditions of sharing food and cooperation.
They speak the Hoti (Hodï) language, which is difficult to classify and may be related to nearby language families. Many Hoti people are still monolingual, especially in more isolated areas.
Despite their isolation, neighboring groups like the Panare or Piaroa sometimes visit their territory for trade or shared activities.
