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At Arkana, we create the space for you to get in touch with your truth, opening your path for deeper meaning and greater fulfillment in your life. We work with ancestral medicines such as Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Bufo Alvarius, Rapé , using the traditional practices of the indigenous cultures of the Peruvian Amazon. We currently operate two centers in Peru, one in the Peruvian Amazon and a second one in the Sacred Valley (close to Machu Picchu), and one in Mexico, the choice is yours.
With great respect for the plants and the knowledge and healing that comes with them, our lineage of Shipibo shamans set the stage for truly deep and profound healing. Awaken your inner power through their sacred and powerful icaros (healing songs), and discover your connection to all things by exploring some of the 2.2 million hectare Pacaya Samiria National Reserve which is our backyard. Nourish your body and soul with fresh, clean, delicious meals that promote your Ayahuasca experience, and integrate healthy habits into your routine with our yoga classes and extensive selection of gym equipment for all levels. We believe the health of physical body sets the foundation for the health of the energetic body – Often ignored in this type of spiritual work, we find this to be an important part of the healing process, so you can begin implementing the healthy habits that will carry this work with you into your life back home. Finally, relax your mind and spirit with sound baths, meditations, breathwave sessions, and OM circles, or simply enjoy the tranquil views of both sunrise and sunset from our front porch on the banks of the Ucayali River, surrounded by lush biodiversity and the mesmerizing sounds of the jungle.
Arkana’s exceptional team of highly-trained Shipibo Master Shamans represent an unbroken lineage of plant medicine work. With a combined history of over 70 years of experience working closely with Ayahuasca and other master plant teachers of the jungle, our compassionate healers lovingly share their teachings, healing songs (icaros), capabilities, and knowledge with integrity and honor. We strive to maintain the traditional practices passed down through thousands of years of indigenous Amazonian culture, in order to continue to promote the true purpose and nature of plant medicine work.
Experiencing the medicines with us is a transformative personal journey, and so much more. We also work closely with our local community, the Amazonian village of Libertad, to ensure that our Center can benefit and give back to the people who have so generously let us into their homes and hearts. We create employment opportunities, teach free English classes, provide a space for the ladies to sell their handmade crafts, and assist in construction projects, among other things. Our latest endeavor is outfitting the entire village with free solar panels, so every house can have light and electricity. When you join us, you are helping the rainforest and the Amazon communities that live here.
Guests that come to our Center often say they feel like “part of the family” with us – that’s no coincidence, as we are one big family at Arkana! The people that are with you throughout your experience can simply facilitate your own healing journey or become an integral part of it. Our experienced, loving, and professional team of caregivers welcomes you to join our tribe, where we strive to make you feel at home and at ease, supported and cared for with all the love and compassion that is at the core of the plant medicines and people we work with.
Ayahuasca is a powerful medicine that offers us the opportunity to understand our true nature, by shining a light onto our darkness, and holding a mirror up to our fears, negative thought patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. We provide the environment and expertise of a team of highly skilled, warm, compassionate Shamans and facilitators to guide you through the process of awakening, of choosing differently, healing, and expanding. It is a slow but steady path towards freedom – from fear, from illusion, from self-constructed boundaries – resulting in a lighter, brighter, more authentic self, and the full experience of love. It is our honor to help you on this most fulfilling of all journeys: the journey back home.
We look forward to having you with us!
Lots of Love,
The Team
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January 31, 2026 at 7:08 pmI had an incredible experience at Arkana, staying at the jungle location, and the facilities exceeded all expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely at home — every person was warm, kind, and welcoming.
The facilitators truly care about supporting people through their journeys and were incredibly attentive and compassionate throughout the ceremonies. We were guided by four shamans, and words honestly fall short in describing how powerful their ceremonies were. It was a deeply moving, transformative experience — one that has the potential to truly change your life.
I can only hope to return again in the future. Arkana is a very special place.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 pmI had a really powerful experience at Arkana Spiritual Center. It is a very peaceful place surrounded by nature, which helped me feel calm and focused. The ceremonies were intense but meaningful, and they helped me learn a lot about myself. The shamans and staff were kind, caring, and made me feel safe the whole time.
The retreat was well organized, and the food and rooms were amazing. I also liked the extra activities like yoga, group sharing, and spending time outside. I felt connected to the other people there, and it was nice to share the experience together.
This is not an easy or relaxing vacation it can be emotional and challenging, but most people, including me, felt it was worth it. Overall, Arkana is a good place for people who are serious about healing, learning, and personal growth. I’m so grateful for my new outlook on life it’s truly a fresh start once you do the hard work in each ceremony. I will be forever grateful for Arkana, Jose, and the wonderful shaman and facilitators that made this place run so smoothly for people to come and heal!
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December 24, 2025 at 4:03 pmMy experience at Arkana was deep, challenging, and ultimately profoundly meaningful. This was not an “easy” retreat, and it is was not meant to be – at least for me. The ceremonies brought real inner battles — moments of resistance, fear, and confrontation with parts of myself. At times it was uncomfortable, intense, and demanding.
The shamans are exceptionally skilled, grounded, and humble in their approach. You can feel the lineage, integrity, and respect they carry for the medicine. The facilitators and support team were present, compassionate, and incredibly attentive throughout. Luke and Matt, thank you. They were always there when things got heavy.
The space itself feels safe, intentional, and held. Even during the hardest moments, there was a deep sense of trust, which was very important for me. Nothing felt rushed or commercial. This is a place that takes responsibility for the depth of the work they offer.
I did not leave feeling “fixed” or blissed out — I left feeling honest, lighter, and more aligned. More forgiven and forgiving. The integration is still ongoing, but two weeks into everyday life the experience has made me more calm, and its much easier to avoid situations which was difficult before.
I came for perspective, but gained much much more.
If you are looking for a genuine, respectful, and powerful ceremonial center with ayahuasca— and you are willing to face yourself — Arkana and The Amazon is truly something special.
Thank you ❤️
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December 10, 2025 at 8:10 amI simply can’t recommend Arkana more. From the rooms to the staff to the food, everything was first class! The staff was friendly and very attentive, and did a very good job of anticipating our needs. The shamans were very kind and genuinely cared about helping each and every one of us, and always took time to speak with us personally whenever we needed extra consultation. I *will* be returning, and that’s the best endorsement I can give.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:15 pmArkana is, without question, the most extraordinary healing center on the planet. I’ve visited many places on this path, and none come close to the level of intention, care, and mastery woven into every detail here. The facilitators feel almost otherworldly in their wisdom and presence, and the medicines they work with are nothing short of transformative.
Peru now holds a piece of my spirit, and for that, I’ll forever be grateful to Arkana. If you’ve ever doubted that magic exists, spend time at one of their centers—you’ll leave with a very different understanding of you and of the world. The shamans are truly enchanted beings, so profoundly gifted that they don’t just guide you… they shift the very core of your soul.
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