Territory

For the Achuar people, land is sacred. It is the basis of human life and the means of support of all creatures that are part of the ecology of the natural environment.

Location of the Achuar in Peru

ILO Convention 169

The rights of the world’s indigenous people are protected by International Labor Organization Convention 169.

On December 5, 1993, through Legislative Resolution N° 26253, the Peruvian government approved ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries. Since then, the Convention has been part of Peru’s legislative framework. Learn more

The riches of the forest

The riches of the forest include the animals, plants, fish, rivers, lagoons, wetlands, insects and spirits such as “Maana“ (mother of animals), "Nunkui” (mother of production) and ”Arutam” (the spirit that gives people power)... Learn more

Ramsar site

The Achuar territory in the northern region of the Peruvian Amazon consists of a vast network of rivers and streams, lakes, wetlands and flooded forests known as the “Wetlands Complex of the Abanico del Pastaza.” This area was declared a Ramsar site in 2002 and consists of more than 3.8 hectares. Learn more