Since 2012, Harakbut Indigenous people have participated in various expeditions to their people's sacred site.
Kelly Patiachi, a Harakbut leader, has represented her people in various national and international spaces. Her connection with the Harakbut Face strengthens her identity and commitment to her culture.
Rubén Tihuen displays on his face part of the Harakbut iconography, used on special occasions, such as his visit to this sacred site.
Community guardians, like Alejandro Quique, patrol their ancestral territory to protect it from threats.
Manuel Sarike, a Harakbut Indigenous man, gazes at the six-meter stone figure that today strengthens his connection with new generations.
The entrance to the Harakbut Face is difficult due to fallen trees in the middle of the Huasoroco ravine.
Due to its great value and cultural significance, the Harakbut Face was recognized as a National Cultural Heritage in 2021.
From the departure of the Native Community of Puerto Luz, boats often run aground in the Karene River and the Huasoroco ravine.
At 74 years old, Andrés Maqui, known in the Native Community of Puerto Luz as “Uncle Shihuahuaco,” was one of the boat operators and an enthusiastic guide.
The Harakbut Face is a sacred place where the Indigenous ancestors of this people would go to make wishes.
Park rangers like Sebastián Muñoz ensure the protection of the site, making sure that visitors do not disturb or alter it.
The work of park rangers in this protected natural area is complemented by communal surveillance in the RCA's area of influence.
At a certain point in the journey, the 'peque peque' boats could no longer move forward. That was when an eight-hour hike to the Face began.
The RCA is co-managed by SERNANP and ECA Amarakaeri, which represents ten native communities.
To continue the journey, it is necessary to push the 'peque peque' boats. The strength and determination of the Harakbut are key to this day-long journey.
Ascencio Pateache, a Harakbut park ranger, was responsible for asking the Harakbut Face for permission for the delegation to enter the site.
The park rangers at the Setapo control post monitor entry into this sector of the RCA, which leads to the Harakbut Face.
The park rangers at the Setapo control post monitor entry into this sector of the RCA, which leads to the Harakbut Face.
The Harakbut Face is located in Madre de Dios, within the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve (RCA), which spans over 402,000 hectares.
