r/ayahuascaretreats

I will be visiting Peru in August and for years have been planning to experience an ayahuasca ceremony.

From my research it sounds as if paculppa is the place to go to have an authentic experience. I am trying to avoid a touristic center and the price points of those are also shocking.

My major concern about going to the area and looking for a practitioner there is I would prefer to not end up in any compromising situations or take a subpar brew and be found wandering in the jungle.

If anyone has advice on finding a practitioner, things to see in the area or any other general knowledge it would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I’m planning my first trip to Peru and narrowed down to the following retreats based on research. I'm nearing a year after experiencing an obliterating divorce, and I'm ready to come to terms with many emotions I have repressed throughout the years. I am aiming for the first week of August at either of the following retreats:

• Onikano
• Dreamglade
• Ronin Sina
• Paojilhuasca

My priorities are:

• safety
• authentic experience
• manageable logistics for a first-time Peru traveler who doesn't speak the language..
• 5–7 day retreat
• smaller groups / good facilitator support (I truly don't know what to expect so don't want to be left on my own)
• reasonable comfort level, not expecting luxury, just basic infrastructure for bathrooms since I may have diarrhea

I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who have personally stayed at one or more of these places.

Some questions I’m trying to evaluate:

• How safe and well-run did the retreat feel?
• How difficult was it getting there?
• What was the actual accommodation quality like?
• Did you feel emotionally supported during ceremonies?
• Were there any red flags or things you wish you knew beforehand?
• Would you choose the same place again?

Would appreciate honest experiences, including negatives. Trying to avoid choosing purely based on marketing websites. Thank you in advance!

We’re currently looking for a bilingual facilitator/translator to join our team at Marosa Healing Center in the Peruvian Amazon.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Speaks both English and Spanish

• Has experience working with plant medicines (ideally in a ceremonial context)

• Feels genuinely called to support others in deep process work

• Is grounded, emotionally mature, and able to hold space

The role involves:

• Helping facilitate ceremonies alongside Shipibo maestros

• Supporting guests during their stay (before, during, and after ceremonies)

• Translating between the shamans, staff, and guests

• Being part of the day-to-day flow of life at the center

What we offer:

• Food and lodging at the center

• Participation in up to 2 ayahuasca ceremonies per week

• A deeply immersive experience in a traditional Shipibo setting

We’re really looking for someone who is aligned with this work, wants to learn and grow, and wants to build a relationship with us over time, not just pass through.

If this speaks to you, feel free to DM me or send us an email at staff@marosaayahuascacenter.com