The first inhabitants of present-day Satipo Province were
the Asháninkas, Piros, Amuishas, Nomatsiguengas, Simirinches, Amewakas, Cakintis,
among others. They left a legacy of petroglyphs which are believed to be from
more than 3500 years ago. Ceramics, stone and golden axes, as well as many
constructions show that the area was also inhabited by the Incas. Many battles
were fought between the Incas and the other natives, whose extensive knowledge
of the jungle helped them win.
The first Europeans arrived in the province's territory in
1673, when the Franciscans
