| Macro-Paesan | |
|---|---|
| controversial | |
| Geographic distribution: |
northern South America |
| Subdivisions: | |
Macro-Paesan is a proposal linking several small families and language isolates of northwest South America. Kaufman (2007) proposes the structure at the right. Paez–Barbacoan is commonly proposed; Kunza–Kapixana was a more provisional suggestion, and Kunza has since turned out to be an isolate.