👉 Ranchería is a term used to describe the type of land that is primarily occupied by Native American tribes, particularly in the United States. It refers to a large tract of land owned and managed by Native American tribes or tribal nations. The term "rancheria" comes from the word "raíz," which means root or trunk in Spanish, which is used to refer to the main part of an agricultural system that was developed by Native Americans. Ranchería typically refers to a large tract