Asháninka Communal Reserve, Communal reserve in Junín and Cusco, Peru
The Asháninka Communal Reserve is a protected area of 184,468.38 hectares on the western flank of the Vilcabamba range, in the Río Tambo district of Satipo province, Junín region, and the Pichari district of La Convención province, Cusco region. It was created on 14 January 2003 by Supreme Decree No. 003-2003-AG. In 2021 UNESCO recognised it as a core zone of the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve.
The area received official protection in 2003 to secure natural resources and preserve the Asháninka community's way of living. This action recognized the people's historical connection to the land.
The Asháninka community uses this land to pass down hunting and farming methods while keeping their language alive among younger members. Visitors can observe how the group manages resources responsibly while staying connected to its roots.
Plan visits between April and October when rainfall is lower and travel becomes easier. Licensed tour operators can help organize trips and arrange proper access to the reserve.
In 2021 UNESCO made the reserve a core zone of the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve. It covers 184,468.38 hectares on the western flank of the Vilcabamba range, in the districts of Río Tambo (Satipo, Junín) and Pichari (La Convención, Cusco).
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