Sawré Muybu Indigenous Territory, Indigenous territory in Pará, Brazil
Sawré Muybu Indigenous Territory spreads across 178,173 hectares along the eastern bank of the Tapajós River, characterized by dense forest and fertile dark soil. The landscape follows the river's course and contains multiple forest types with several spiritually important sites.
The Munduruku people originally lived in this region but lost their land during the rubber boom in the early 20th century. They returned to the middle Tapajós area in the 1970s, and the territory gained official recognition in 2016.
The territory holds sacred significance for the Munduruku people, especially the sites Fecho and Ilha da Montanha, which their traditions identify as humanity's origin. These spiritual places shape how the community sees itself and its connection to the land.
The territory is located in Pará state near the Tapajós River, accessible by river boats and forest paths. A visit requires planning since the area is remote and access typically happens with guides from the local Munduruku community.
The Munduruku conduct yearly expeditions through the forest to maintain boundary markers and document threats from illegal operations. This self-demarcation is an active way the community protects its land and records outside intrusions.
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