Los Achuar de la Amazonía Peruana
- To the Web site of the Achuar people of the Peruvian Amazon
The purpose of this page is to help people in Peru and throughout the world learn about the Achuar people. We would like others to know about our culture, customs and way of life.
The site is also part of our fight against transnational petroleum, gas, mining and timber companies that are polluting our land, water, flora and fauna to such an extent that heavy metals such as lead and cadmium have been found in the water and in the blood of people in our communities.
 Map by Shinai | The Achuar people live along the Pastaza, Huasaga, Huitoyacu, Morona and Corrientes rivers in the Loreto region. In all, there is a population of 12,500 people in more than 77 ancestral communities. The Achuar are organized into three local organizations (ATI, FECONACO and ORACH) and two national organizations (FENAP and COBNAEP) which have offices in Yurimaguas and Iquitos. We hope you find the information you seek about the Achuar people of Peru. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the organizations. |