Güeppi, Military base in Loreto Region, Peru
Gueppi is a small military settlement located at the confluence of the Putumayo and Gueppi rivers in the northernmost corner of Peru. It has a compact airport with a 1,300-meter runway that serves as the main connection to the outside world.
This location became strategically important during the Colombian-Peruvian War of 1932, when military bases were established to defend the border. The settlement has remained a military outpost since that conflict ended.
The people living near this settlement belong to the Quichua, Secoya, and Bora communities, each maintaining their own traditional practices and connections to the land. Their presence shapes daily life in the region and visitors can observe their customs in the way people work and move through the area.
Flying is the only practical way to reach this remote settlement, as there are no roads connecting it to other towns. Visitors should prepare for hot and wet weather with proper gear and expect basic facilities and supplies.
The nearby Gueppi-Sekime National Park protects extensive areas of rainforest with pink river dolphins and black caimans living in its waters and forests. This protected zone makes the region important for rare wildlife species that depend on these undisturbed habitats.
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