ABOUT US
We, the Noke Koî—also known as the “True People”—are an indigenous tribe of the Amazon rainforest, living in the state of Acre, Brazil, in our village of Vari Teka.
For centuries, we have carried forward our powerful healing traditions and ancestral wisdom within our communities, sharing them only among ourselves.
Only in recent times have we begun to open our doors to the Western world and travel beyond the jungle. We are among the few tribes who have preserved both our language (Noke Vana) and our ancestral culture through the passage of time.
THE BIRTH OF
VARI TEKA VILLAGE
In the Noke Vana language, Vari Teka means “first ray of sunlight.”
The name was chosen by Pina Varinawa as a tribute to his father — a man of light and wisdom who guided the Noke Koî people with love and vision. But this name also carries a deeper symbolism of renewal, a seed, the beginning of a new cycle and the first light after the night.
Vari Teka is more than a village.
It is a vision a commitment to life, to the forest, and to future generations.
Founded in 2020 by Pina Varinawa and Memy Kamanawa, the village of Vari Teka was born from an urgent need: to preserve who we are as Noke Koî people our culture, our medicine, our language, and our sacred bond with the forest.
Since the construction of the Cruzeiro road, our territory has been shaken. The noise and intrusion of the outside world threatened what makes us strong: silence, nature, spirituality, and ancestral wisdom.
To protect this heritage, we created Vari Teka a place where our children can grow in freedom and connection with the Earth, the rivers, the sacred plants, and the stories of our ancestors.
It is also a space for transmission and encounter: where our chants, language, and healing traditions are kept alive and shared with those who wish to learn from the forest and experience true connection beyond modern distractions.
our mission, preserving the root of life
At the heart of the Amazon, the village of Vari Teka was created to protect what gives life its meaning — the wisdom of the forest and the ancestral knowledge of the Noke Koî people. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen this living heritage, passed down through generations, and to share it with those who wish to walk in harmony with the Earth.
Strengthening Our Traditions
Preserving
Sacred Knowledge
Transmission
Between Generations
Sharing with
the World
OUR VALUES
UNITY
RESPECT
HUMILITY
SIMPLICITY
In Vari Teka Village, our daily life is guided by simplicity, humility, and respect for one another.
We are not a modern retreat cente. Our village is a real indigenous, tribal community, rooted in ancient history and guided daily by sacred tradition.
We invite you to visit us, contribute to our village projects hands on and walk alongside us in reciprocity and integrity, helping to co-create a bridge between our ancestral traditions and the modern world.
THE Water Well Project
With the support of the Vari Vena association, the community of Vari Teka built its first drinking water well and showers in 2024. This project ended the struggle of walking long distances for clean water and brought lasting health, hygiene, and dignity to the village. Today, families, children, and visitors all benefit from safe water every day.
Community Kupixawa
One of the very first collective projects in our village was the construction of a small Kupixawa, made possible through donations and the dedicated work of Memy and Pina. The Kupixawa is the heart of the community—a sacred space for ceremonies, teachings, and gatherings where ancestral knowledge is shared.
Pina Varinawa's Album
Chief Pina Varinawa carries the ancestral songs of the Noke Kuin. His debut album shares sacred melodies born from the forest, weaving traditional chants with contemporary sounds to honor the spirits, the land, and the living memory of his tribe.
Click here to listen on Spotify.
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Vari Teka Village, Acre Brazil
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Vari Teka Village, Acre Brazil
© 2026 All Rights Reserved Vari Teka Village