 Achuar head ring, NMAI, ca. 1925 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Ecuador: 7k,[1]  Peru: 12k | |
| Languages | |
| Shuar language, Achuar Chicham | |
| Religion | |
| Christian, Shamanism, Animism[2] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Shuar, Aguarunas |
The Achuar are an indigenous people of the Americas belonging to the Jivaroan family, alongside the Shuar, Shiwiar, Awajun, and Wampis (Perú). They are settled along the banks of the Pastaza River, Huasaga River, and on the borders between Ecuador and Perú. The word "Achuar" originates from the name of the large palm trees called "Achu" (Mauritia flexuosa) that are abundant in the swamps within their territory.
In the past, the Achuar were traditionally feared warriors by the Shuar, known for their relentless pursuit of enemies. During the Cenepa War, the Achuar from Ecuador and Peru formed an alliance and maintained a neutral stance.[3][4][5]
- ^ "Location of the Achuar People" Archived December 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Los Achuar de la Amazonía Peruana. (retrieved 10 Oct 2011)
- ^ "Achuar: Culture" BBC: Peruvian Jungle. (retrieved 4 July 2011)
- ^ "11. Achuar | Territorio Indígena y Gobernanza" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "Indígenas Achuar". 2017-05-12. Archived from the original on 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "Se elegirá a las diosas shuar y achuar en Macas". El Universo (in Spanish). 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2023-07-10.