Apyterewa Indigenous Territory, Indigenous territory in São Félix do Xingu, Brazil.
Apyterewa Indigenous Territory is a large forest reserve in Brazil's Pará state, consisting mainly of dense rainforest. The land includes varied woodland zones with different forest types and composition.
Brazil's government officially recognized this territory as a protected area in 2007 after the Parakanã had lived there for many decades. This recognition was an important step toward legal protection of their homeland.
The Parakanã people live here following their ancestral customs and maintain deep knowledge of the forest. Their daily life remains centered on the woodlands and what they provide.
The area is quite remote and requires specialized guidance to explore. Visiting is best during drier months when forest paths are more easily passable.
During 2020 and 2021, this territory recorded the highest forest loss rates among all indigenous lands in Brazil. This alarming period shows the threats the region faces from illegal activities.
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