Los Pelacaras": Peru's Face-Peeling Alien Encounters - Shocking Amazon Investigation
In July 2025, strange reports emerged from remote villages in the Peruvian Amazon about mysterious nocturnal attacks. Locals described bizarre beings swooping from the sky, wearing advanced body armor and elongated helmets covering giant heads, while moving on flying pads attached to their feet. These entities earned the disturbing nickname "face peelers" due to their reported actions against village residents.
When official explanations suggested these were merely illegal miners using jetpacks to frighten locals away from their territory, explorer Timothy Alberino grew skeptical. Having spent years in Peru and speaking the local dialect, Alberino organized an expedition to investigate firsthand. His journey took him deep into the Amazon, where he gathered testimonies from villagers in San Antonio de Pinu Yaku and surrounding areas about these encounters, as well as other strange phenomena including UFO sightings and mysterious beings walking through the jungle.
Key Takeaways
Strange nocturnal attacks by armored beings nicknamed "face peelers" were reported in remote Peruvian Amazon villages, creating a social media phenomenon.
Official explanations claiming illegal miners with jetpacks were met with skepticism from experienced explorer Timothy Alberino.
Alberino's expedition into the Amazon collected firsthand accounts of these encounters along with additional reports of UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena.
Unexplained Incidents in the Peruvian Amazon
Local Testimonies and Recorded Evidence
In July 2025, residents of remote villages in the Peruvian Amazon began sharing disturbing footage on social media platforms. The initial recordings came from San Antonio de Pinuyaku, a small settlement in Loreto state. Christian, a local teacher, captured chaotic nighttime scenes showing villagers running through the jungle with flashlights and firing weapons at unseen threats. The footage reveals genuine panic as residents responded to what they described as nocturnal intrusions. Several additional videos emerged from nearby communities in subsequent weeks, all depicting similar scenarios of frightened villagers responding to mysterious entities.
The testimonies consistently described the encounters happening after dark. Multiple witnesses reported seeing similar phenomena across different locations within the same region, strengthening the credibility of these accounts. The remote nature of these communities, far from urban centers, made the spread of these recordings particularly noteworthy given their limited access to technology.
Nocturnal Aerial Assailants
According to multiple villager testimonies, the intruders descended from the sky during nighttime hours. Witnesses described beings wearing what appeared to be advanced protective gear and distinctive elongated helmets covering unusually large heads. Reports indicated these entities moved through the air using small platforms attached to their feet, giving them a distinctive appearance that some compared to fictional characters from popular media.
The name "face peelers" originated from locals based on alleged attacks against residents. Several individuals claimed to have been targeted with some form of energy beam during these encounters, resulting in various injuries. In one particularly disturbing incident, villagers reported that a strange craft attempted to lift people from the ground using some form of tractor beam, though they managed to escape.
Other reported incidents included:
A student group witnessing an unidentified being walking through jungle terrain
Multiple villages experiencing similar visitations during the same timeframe
Victims reporting laser-like attacks causing physical harm
Alternative Explanations Considered
As reports gained traction online, skeptics proposed that the phenomena might be attributed to illegal mining operations in the Amazon. According to this theory, miners were using advanced technology including jetpacks to intimidate local populations and drive them from valuable resource-rich territories. This explanation suggested that the miners' equipment and protective gear simply appeared otherworldly to isolated indigenous communities with limited exposure to modern technology.
However, this explanation fails to address several key aspects of the villagers' accounts. The described flight capabilities would require technology far beyond conventional jetpacks available on the commercial market. The specific injuries reported by victims also don't align with intimidation tactics typically employed by resource extractors in the region.
Those familiar with the area note that the communities affected have generations of experience identifying human intruders versus other threats. The distinctive features described by multiple independent witnesses across separate locations suggest something beyond conventional human activity occurring in this remote region of Peru.
Unusual Entity Sightings
The witnesses consistently described beings with several distinctive characteristics:
Elongated head coverings or naturally elongated heads
Advanced body armor or protective suits
Flight capability using foot-mounted platforms
Ability to deploy energy-based weapons or tools
These descriptions remained remarkably consistent across different villages despite limited communication between communities. Many residents expressed genuine terror regarding these encounters, with some refusing to leave their homes after dark following the incidents.
Geographic Context and Village Locations
Investigators who visited the region noted the significant challenges in reaching these communities, requiring lengthy boat journeys and difficult treks through dense jungle terrain. This isolation has historically protected these communities from outside influences but also complicated verification of their claims by external observers.
Environmental Considerations
The timing of these encounters coincided with seasonal changes in the Amazon basin that affect visibility, weather patterns, and wildlife behavior. The dense jungle canopy severely limits satellite observation and aerial surveillance, creating natural blind spots where unusual activities could potentially go undetected by conventional monitoring systems.
Local knowledge of the environment is extensive, with residents able to distinguish between normal and abnormal phenomena within their surroundings. Their ability to navigate and interpret the jungle ecosystem makes their reports of truly unusual encounters particularly noteworthy to researchers familiar with the region.
Timothy Alberino's Expedition into Peru's Mysteries
Trek to the Amazon
Timothy Alberino embarked on an arduous journey into the remote Peruvian Amazon in July 2025 to investigate unusual occurrences that locals had reported. His expedition targeted the village of San Antonio de Piñuyaku in Loreto state, where residents had documented strange nocturnal encounters. The trip required extensive travel across continents and navigating river systems to reach this isolated community.
Alberino's familiarity with the region proved invaluable during his expedition. Having lived in the Peruvian Amazon during his younger years, he spoke the local dialect called "Chappa" - a unique mixture of Spanish and Quechua languages that facilitated genuine communication with villagers.
Conversations with Villagers
Alberino conducted in-depth interviews with community members who claimed to have witnessed unusual phenomena. The villagers described entities that would descend from the sky at night, wearing what appeared to be advanced body armor and elongated helmets covering unusually large heads. These beings reportedly moved through the air using pad-like devices attached to their feet.
Local residents had given these entities a disturbing nickname: "face peelers," referencing the alleged harm inflicted on some community members. Several villagers reported:
Attacks involving laser-like beams
Attempted abductions using some form of tractor beam
Multiple nighttime incursions into their community
The team documented testimonies from a schoolteacher named Christian, who had captured the initial footage that went viral. His video showed villagers in a state of panic, using flashlights and discharging firearms into the forest at unseen assailants.
Gathering Research Materials
Alberino and his team methodically collected evidence during their investigation. They visited key locations where incidents had reportedly occurred and documented the surrounding environment. The team recorded video interviews with multiple witnesses to create a comprehensive record of testimonies.
Their evidence collection contradicted mainstream explanations that attributed the phenomena to illegal miners using "jetpacks" to frighten locals away from their territory. Alberino documented:
Type of Evidence Details Video footage Original recordings from villagers showing nighttime disturbances Witness statements First-hand accounts from multiple community members Location documentation Areas where encounters allegedly occurred Physical evidence Examination of reported injury sites
Alberino's team focused on gathering untainted accounts directly from those who experienced the events, rather than relying on social media interpretations or official explanations.
Timothy Alberino's Professional Profile
Timothy Alberino has established himself as a notable explorer and investigator of unusual phenomena across the globe. His work spans multiple disciplines, focusing on mysteries that often escape mainstream attention. With extensive experience in remote locations, particularly in South America, Alberino brings a unique perspective to investigations of unexplained events.
Expert Qualifications
Alberino's expertise extends to several specialized fields, including:
Field investigation of unexplained phenomena
Cultural research in indigenous communities
Language proficiency in Spanish and local dialects (particularly "Chappa" - a mixture of Spanish and Ketua spoken in the Peruvian Amazon)
Navigation skills in remote wilderness areas
Documentary production showcasing his findings
His linguistic abilities allow him to communicate directly with local populations, gathering firsthand accounts without relying on translators. This skill proved particularly valuable during his investigation of the "face peelers" phenomenon in Peru.
Notable Expeditions
Alberino has undertaken numerous challenging journeys to document unusual occurrences:
Location Investigation Focus Year Peruvian Amazon "Face peelers" phenomenon 2024-2025 Guatemala Maya civilization research 2025 Various locations Lost cities and hidden treasures Multiple years
His recent expedition to Peru involved traveling to San Antonio de Pinu Yaku in Loretto state, where he gathered evidence regarding reported extraterrestrial encounters. This investigation followed viral videos showing villagers firing weapons into the forest while claiming attacks by unknown entities.
Prior to this, he lived among indigenous communities along the Masan River in his youth, developing connections that continue to facilitate his work in the region. Alberino currently resides in Bozeman, Montana, but maintains an active schedule of international expeditions.
Discussion with George Knapp
Present Location and Activities
George Knapp is currently residing in Bozeman, Montana, though his travels frequently take him to remote locations around the world. He recently returned from an expedition to Guatemala where he conducted research on the Maya civilization, exploring some of the most significant archaeological sites in the region. This recent trip exemplifies his hands-on approach to investigation, where he personally visits locations to gather evidence rather than relying on secondhand accounts.
Research Purpose
Knapp's interest in the Peruvian "face peelers" phenomenon began when videos started circulating on social media in July. These recordings showed villagers from San Antonio de Pinuyaku in Peru's Loreto region reacting to what they described as nighttime aerial attacks by strange entities. While some dismissed these accounts as tactics by illegal miners using jetpacks to frighten locals away from their operations, Knapp found this explanation implausible.
His familiarity with the Amazon region and ability to speak the local dialect ("Chappa" - a blend of Spanish and Quechua) made him uniquely qualified to investigate. Knapp noted that multiple incidents occurred throughout the same area:
Villagers firing weapons at unseen nighttime intruders
Students encountering an unusual being walking through the jungle
Reports of crafts attempting to lift people using beam technology
Individuals suffering injuries from what was described as laser attacks
These widespread accounts from different communities convinced Knapp that a proper on-site investigation was necessary to determine what was actually occurring in this remote corner of the Peruvian Amazon.
Social Media Mystery
The emergence of strange aerial encounters in remote Peruvian Amazon regions created significant online attention starting in July 2025. Reports from isolated villages described nocturnal visits by unusual entities wearing what appeared to be advanced armor and elongated helmets covering oversized heads. These beings reportedly used foot-mounted flying devices for mobility, earning them the disturbing nickname "face peelers" from frightened locals.
Initial attempts to explain away these sightings suggested they were merely illegal miners using jetpack technology to frighten villagers away from contested land. This explanation failed to convince many observers familiar with the region's remote nature and technological limitations.
Widespread Online Coverage
Videos capturing chaotic nighttime scenes from San Antonio de Pinuyaku village spread rapidly across social platforms. The footage showed villagers running through jungle areas with flashlights, firing weapons at unseen targets in obvious distress. A local schoolteacher named Christian documented these encounters, which quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms.
As these initial reports circulated, additional footage emerged from nearby areas showing similar encounters. The combination of multiple witness accounts and visual evidence, though often blurry and chaotic, created significant interest across international communities online.
Documented Encounters
Several distinct incidents were reported throughout the same region during this period:
Student group sighting: Multiple students witnessed an unusual entity walking through jungle terrain
Villager abduction attempt: Residents reported escaping from a craft that tried capturing them using some form of beam technology
Beam injuries: Several villagers claimed to have sustained injuries from laser-like weapons used by the unidentified entities
Nauta city incident: Additional footage emerged from a larger settlement showing a chaotic nighttime scene with witnesses pointing flashlights at an unidentified object
These incidents originated from different communities within the Loreto state in the Peruvian Amazon, yet shared common descriptions and timeframes. The remote nature of these locations, combined with the villagers' limited access to communication technology, made the widespread and consistent nature of their reports particularly noteworthy to online observers.
Regional language barriers initially complicated understanding of these events, as many accounts were shared in the local "Chappa" dialect—a mixture of Spanish and Quechua commonly spoken in these isolated Amazon communities.
Alberino's Regional Understanding
Amazon Rainforest Experience
Tim Alberino developed a deep personal connection with the Peruvian Amazon during his formative years. As a young man, he lived along the Marañón River within an indigenous community. This extended stay in the remote jungle regions provided him with firsthand knowledge of local customs, challenges, and social dynamics. His time there wasn't merely observational; he integrated himself into community life, forming relationships with both indigenous peoples and Peruvian settlers throughout the river basin.
This background proved invaluable during his investigation of the "face peelers" phenomenon. When reports emerged from San Antonio de Pinuyaku near Iquitos in Loreto state, Alberino recognized the area immediately. His familiarity with the region's geography, communities and local perspectives enabled him to navigate both the physical terrain and cultural landscape more effectively than outside researchers.
Linguistic Capabilities
Alberino's linguistic abilities represent perhaps his most significant advantage when investigating phenomena in the Peruvian Amazon. During his time living in the region, he learned to speak Spanish naturally through immersion. However, he didn't acquire standard Spanish but rather mastered the specific regional dialect known locally as "Chapapa."
This distinctive dialect blends traditional Spanish with Quechua influences, creating a unique communication system specific to the Amazon basin of Peru. Speaking Chapapa allowed Alberino to:
Communicate directly with witnesses without translators
Understand nuances and cultural references in testimonies
Build trust with community members
Detect subtleties that might be lost in translation
His linguistic capabilities proved essential when interviewing residents about their encounters with the alleged aerial entities. Unlike other investigators or media representatives who required interpreters, Alberino could engage in direct, nuanced conversations with witnesses about their frightening experiences.
