Rostro de Harakbut, Sacred rock formation in Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Peru
Rostro de Harakbut is a rock formation about 26 feet (8 meters) tall displaying a human profile in the southeastern Amazon rainforest. The arrangement of stone creates a clear facial silhouette that remains visible within the dense vegetation of the region.
Harakbut peoples have passed down oral traditions about this stone formation through many generations, preserving their connection to ancestral lands. The site's significance runs deep within the oral record of their culture.
The rock face holds deep spiritual meaning for Harakbut communities who gather here for ceremonies and transmit their ancestral knowledge. Locals view the formation as a sacred place where their connection to the land becomes visible.
Visitors must arrange guided tours through local indigenous organizations to access the site. Travel through the location requires navigation of dense rainforest terrain with adequate physical preparation.
Expeditions have documented marks on the rock surface that suggest possible intentional shaping by humans. These traces indicate the formation may have been modified by Harakbut artisans in ancient times.
Location: Amarakaeri Communal Reserve
GPS coordinates: -13.04831,-70.77711
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05
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