Kayapó Indigenous Territory

The Kayapó Indigenous Territory spans 100,000 square kilometers of rainforest and savanna between the Xingu and Iriri rivers in Pará state.

The territory received official recognition in 1991, following decades of resistance against external encroachment and advocacy for indigenous land rights.

The Mebengokre people maintain traditional practices through community-based initiatives, including sustainable harvesting of Brazil nuts and production of artisanal crafts.

A network of guard posts monitors the 2,200-kilometer border of the territory to prevent illegal activities such as logging, mining, and agricultural expansion.

The protected area stores 1.3 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide and contains over 650 medicinal plant species known to indigenous communities.

Location: Mikroregion São Félix do Xingu

Location: Sudeste Paraense

Location: Pará

Location: North Region

Inception: 1991

GPS coordinates: -7.68000,-51.86900

Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:13