Manual Técnico de Meliponiculture
Scientific knowledge and ancestral wisdom for the protection of stingless bees and Amazonian ecosystems.
Join the mission to conserve stingless bees, the silent guardians of the forest
Deep in the Amazon, thousands of native stingless bees work tirelessly to keep the forest alive: they pollinate trees, regenerate ecosystems, nourish communities, and sustain traditional medicines.
But today they are in danger due to deforestation, fires, and pollution. By sponsoring a native bee hive, you become a guardian of the Amazon and a protector of the planet.
Become a guardian of the Amazon by protecting native bees
What is a native beehive?
A native beehive is the natural home of stingless bees, built by the bees themselves inside cavities of living trees in the Amazon rainforest.
These bees choose long-lived and resilient trees—such as cumala, tornillo, fig trees, algarrobo, among others—where they find protection, build complex structures with wax and resin, store honey, and reproduce.
Native beehives are located in the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve and are cared for by Kukama Kukamiria families from the community of San Francisco, in the district of Nauta, Loreto region.
These beehives are part of the forest’s natural ecosystem and play a fundamental ecological role, as their conservation protects both the native bees and the trees where they nest.
Adopt a native beehive
By adopting a native beehive, you protect a tree, a colony of bees, and the balance of the forest that surrounds them, while supporting Indigenous communities that safeguard the Amazon.
Choose a species, support its conservation, and receive real impact updates.
Scaptotrigona
Melipona
The fierce one of the forest: small, black, and full of attitude. It defends its territory without hesitation and is highly adaptable, nesting perfectly in tree cavities. Not the easiest to manage… but definitely one to admire.
Ronsapilla
Melipona Eburnea
Strong, generous, and always busy, the Ronsapilla is the forest’s great producer. Very similar to the common bee (Apis mellifera), but without a sting, it transforms flowers into medicinal honey.
Devil´s beard
Melipona
The rebel of the forest: small but brave, with a strong and protective character. She has no stinger, but she knows how to stand her ground.
What does it mean to adopt?
Adopting a native beehive is a direct way to protect stingless bees in their natural home, while supporting Kukama Kukamiria families who safeguard the forest and sustain their livelihoods.
Through your adoption, you help conserve stingless bees and native Amazonian trees, strengthen the conservation of Amazonian biodiversity, and support research on the habitats and flowering cycles that sustain them.
This is a symbolic adoption, but with a real impact: you are not buying a hive—you are making its protection within its natural ecosystem possible.
What are the benefits of adoption?
You will receive a personalized digital certificate with your name or a name of your choice if you wish to gift this meaningful action, including a message or dedication.
Updates with photos and videos of the beehive, the native tree that hosts it, and the conservation results you make possible.
Biographical information about the selected melipona species and the native tree that hosts it.
The story of the community that cares for the adopted beehive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adopting Your Beehive
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To contribute to the protection of a beehive in its natural environment, supporting Kukama Kukamiria families who safeguard stingless bees, the trees where they live, and the balance of the forest.
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Yes. You do not acquire ownership of a beehive, but your contribution has a real impact on the conservation of bees, native trees, and the well-being of the communities that protect them.
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Sustainable beehives are located in the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, alongside Kukama Kukamiria families from the community of San Francisco, in the district of Nauta, Loreto Region.
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The beehives are cared for by Indigenous families trained in sustainable meliponiculture.
They combine ancestral knowledge with modern techniques to ensure the well-being of the bees. -
You will receive a personalized digital certificate, the story of the community caring for your beehive, monthly photos and/or videos, and biological information about the bee species you selected and the tree where it nests.
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You will receive everything by email, including your certificate and updates related to your adoption.
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Yes. You can gift an adoption to a friend or family member. You will receive a personalized certificate with the name of the person you wish to surprise.