One of Macondo's founders, he is married to Úrsula Iguarán and becomes known for his inventive spirit and visionary ideas, which eventually lead to his mental decline.

A mysterious traveler and seer who provides the Buendía family with prophetic writings that foretell their future.

The first child born in Macondo and a pivotal figure in the town's military and political activities, known for his artistry and numerous offspring.

The daughter of Úrsula and José Arcadio Buendía, she is involved in a series of complicated romantic entanglements and has a strong aversion to marriage.

The adventurous and impulsive son of Úrsula and José Arcadio Buendía, known for his travels and tumultuous relationships, leading to a mysterious end.

An orphaned relative raised by the Buendías who experiences a mysterious arrival in Macondo and becomes part of a central romantic conflict.

The son of José Arcadio and Pilar Ternera, who becomes a tyrannical leader in Macondo during troubled times.

A fortune-teller and maternal figure whose many relationships with the Buendía family influence events in Macondo.

Renowned for her extraordinary beauty, she captures the attention and hearts of many but remains unaffected by her allure.

Known for his extravagant lifestyle and association with Petra Cotes, he is a member of the Buendía family involved in celebratory excesses.

A partner of Aureliano Segundo, known for her involvement in raffles and parties that elevate their wealth.

The conservative and pious wife of Aureliano Segundo, whose background contrasts sharply with the Buendía family's way of life.

Involved in the banana company operations and a survivor of a significant event, his adult life is marked by work and activism.

A talented musician with a hidden romantic life, she faces challenges due to her mother's disapproval.

The son of Fernanda del Carpio and Aureliano Segundo, known for his religious pursuits and later, a scandalous end.

Returning from Europe, she is committed to revitalizing Macondo and has a significant romantic involvement with lasting implications.

The last descendant of the Buendía lineage, he is noted for his scholarly pursuits and discovery of family secrets.