Step Through
into ceremony, into the Amazon, into yourself
This is not simply a retreat.
It is a guided crossing into the world of the Amazon and into the deeper layers of yourself.
Held within Yagua tradition, the work unfolds through ceremony, time on the river, and direct relationship with the living jungle.
Days move between stillness and exploration.
Between the inward journey of the medicine and the outward experience of the land it comes from.
Ceremony in Yagua Tradition
Ceremonies are held by Abelardo Campos, a Yagua healer whose path began in childhood under the guidance of his grandfather and through direct relationship with the medicine.
His work is not learned through study alone,
but through years of listening, dieta, and the development of his own sacred healing songs, ícaros.
Each ceremony is approached with care and preparation.
Practices such as Mapacho cleansing support energetic alignment, allowing you to enter the space with clarity and intention.
This is a living tradition, carried through generations.
Life in the Amazon
Time between ceremonies
is not separate from the work.
It is spent in close relationship
with the Amazon itself.
You move through the jungle and along the river,
guided by those whose lives are woven into this place.
Days unfold through walking, observing, listening.
You may encounter monkeys in the trees,
birds moving overhead,
pink river dolphins.
These moments are not activities.
They are part of the same field
in which the medicine lives.
Held Between Ceremonies
There is time here to soften.
Between ceremonies, the body is given space
to rest, to process, to return to itself.
The lodge is simple and comfortable
designed to support the work, not distract from it.
Meals are prepared in alignment with the dieta
and the rhythm of each day allows for both movement and stillness.
There is time for reflection,
for quiet conversation,
for being alone.
You are not rushed through the experience.
You are given space to move through it
in your own way.
An Intimate & Supported Experience
Group sizes are intentionally kept small.
This allows each person to be seen, supported,
and given the space to move through their experience
at their own pace.
The environment is held with care and attention
to both physical and emotional safety,
including for those traveling alone.
You are guided throughout,
but never pushed.
Supported,
but given space for your own process to unfold.
Integration is an essential part of the retreat.
Time is built into the experience for reflection and group sharing, allowing participants to process what arises during ceremony.
In addition, a one-on-one virtual integration session is included approximately one week after returning home.
This 45-minute session offers continued support
as the experience begins to settle into daily life.
Further integration support is available
for those who feel called to continue the work.
The Rhythm of the Retreat
(Shorter and longer retreats available, please inquire)
* Please plan to arrive in Iquitos one day prior to the start of the retreat *
✦ Day 1- Arrival and Welcome to the Jungle
Morning Pick-up from your hotel in Iquitos.
Drive to Nauta and visit its local market to learn more about the products from the jungle.
Board our boat and cruise down the Marañón River until it meets the Ucayali River, where the mighty Amazon River is born.
Continue into the Yarapa–Cumaceba River Basin, a protected reserve by villages, near the Pacaya Samira national reserve where our eco-lodge is located.
Lunch
Introduction to the Amazon environment, boat explorations to searching for Pink dolphins and watch the Amazon sunset.
Evening orientation & camalonga (protection) ceremony.
Begin your journey by grounding yourself in the heart of the rainforest.
✦ Day 2- Exploration · Preparation · Connection
Morning meditation in nature: get the first energies of the day, bird watching.
Breakfast
Energy Cleansing Ceremony: A gentle ceremony using sacred tobacco (mapacho) to help participants connect with their energy and begin the purification process.
Lunch
Guided jungle walk (medicinal plants, giant trees, Tarzan vine, monkeys, birds, etc).
Evening introduction to Yagua Ayahuasca traditions.
Ayahuasca ceremony
Open the door to your inner journey and connect with the spirit of the medicine.
✦ Day 3- Exploration · Integration · Energy Cleansing
Morning fast
Floral bath with Amazonian plants
Lunch
Integration circle (sharing & guidance)
Night jungle walk to look for snakes, frogs, tarantulas, scorpions, etc.
Allow your experience to settle while gently cleansing and rebalancing your energy.
✦ Day 4- Exploration · Deepening the Journey
Breakfast
Participants receive a sacred tobacco (mapacho) cleansing so they are energetically prepared to welcome the second Ayahuasca ceremony.
Lunch
Boat explorations to look for monkeys, birds, sloth, etc.
Evening: Ayahuasca ceremony
Go deeper into healing, insight, and emotional release.
✦ Day 5- Integration & Rest
Morning fast
Integration circle (sharing experiences)
Relaxation time (hammocks, nature, silence)
Lunch
Piranha fishing and exploration
Dinner
Night boat explorations searching for alligators and the symphony of the Amazon.
✦ Day 6- Nature & Cultural Experience
Canoe trip on the river to watch exotic birds and get the first energies of the day.
Breakfast
Participants receive a sacred tobacco (mapacho) cleansing so they are energetically prepared for the third Ayahuasca ceremony.
Lunch
Visit to a local village to interact with locals, visit a local school and learn more about Amazon culture.
Ayahuasca ceremony
✦ Day 7- Closing Ceremony, Floral Bath and Departure
Morning fast
Floral bath with Amazonian plants
Final reflection & gratitude ceremony
Integration session
Transfer back to the city, we say our farewells and look forward to staying connected
If you are interested in attending a retreat or would like more information, you are welcome to reach out.
Each group is small and spaces are limited.