Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat

Name: Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat
Rating: 5

Santo Domingo Ecuador

5.0 (130 reviews)

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Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat

A Sacred Journey with Indigenous Roots

Only Retreat Certified by Ecuador’s Ministry of Health | 100% Indigenous-Owned & Operated.

Why Choose Awakenings?

• The only retreat in Ecuador certified by the Ministry of Health

• Located on sacred Tsáchila ancestral land

• 100% Indigenous-owned and operated by the Tsáchila tribe

• Medicine is prepared on-site and you are invited to participate in the process

• Small groups & personalized retreats — you choose your dates

• Your money helps local indigenous and some of the money supports the local elementary school as well; supporting many minorities in need.

Medicine and Ceremony

At Awakenings, we work with authentic ancestral medicines and offer the opportunity to participate in the preparation of Ayahuasca and San Pedro; allowing you to deposit your energy and intentions from the very beginning.

Our healing team includes:

• 4 experienced male Tsáchila shamans

• 1 female Tsáchila shaman (available upon request)

These are four generations of wisdom, born into the sacred path of medicine.

What Makes Us Different

• We live on the land, unlike other retreats that rent properties or hire outside shamans

• We run year-round with flexible dates

• No large groups — we keep it personal and safe

• Confidential integration support before and after ceremonies

• Wi-Fi available, but we encourage you to disconnect and reconnect with Mother Nature

Our Most Popular Package: 8 Days / 7 Nights – $1600 however you can do shorter or longer stays. Every journey is personalized for your needs on your time.

Includes:

• 3 Ayahuasca ceremonies

• 1 San Pedro ceremony

• 1 Kambo, 1 Sananga, and Rapé

• Private accommodations & meals

• Massage, Temazcal, reiki, sound healing

• Cultural immersions, waterfall hike, 1

Massage, preparation of cacao and more.

Additional: Cacao Ceremony, Bufo, Mushrooms, Xanga and Cannabis ceremonies available upon request.

Transport from Quito and laundry service available upon request but are not included on the packages.

Learn More About the Medicines

What is Ayahuasca?

“Ayahuasca” is the Quechua word for both the vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and the sacred tea made from it, traditionally combined with Chacruna leaves. It contains harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine. Used by Amazonian tribes for centuries, it opens portals to emotional and spiritual healing. Our vine grows on the property, and we prepare the medicine in the traditional way.

What is San Pedro?

San Pedro (Trichocereus pachanoi) is a sacred cactus native to the Andes of Ecuador. It carries masculine energy and helps us open our hearts and expand our connection with all life. We also grow this cactus on the land, and ceremonies are done with great reverence.

What is Kambo?

Kambo is a powerful healing ritual that uses the secretion of the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor). Applied through small burns on the skin, Kambo detoxifies the body, boosts the immune system, and clears emotional blocks. It’s used for deep physical and energetic purification.

Your Healing Begins Here

We don’t just host retreats; we offer a path to rebirth, in harmony with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the ancestral spirits of our land. You will not be asked to share in vulnerable settings, and everything is done with respect and care.

You are not here to escape. You are here to remember who you truly are.

USA: +1 (646) 300-9646

Ecuador / WhatsApp: +593 98 044 0627

Website: awakeningsayahuasca.com

We look forward to walking this sacred journey with you.

You are the medicine. Welcome home.

Reviews (130)

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Overall 5.0

aliciakb2828
September 5, 2023 at 10:22 pm

I just returned home after spending 5 nights at Awakenings Ayahuasca retreat. I must say, I had a wonderful experience. The place is full of love, and the shamans care so much about your well being. I had 3 ceremonies, all with Juan, and 1 Tiwi was a part of. They are both incredibly genuine and beautiful souls. The rest of the community was very welcoming as well. Stephanie is a great asset in assisting with translation to better relate and enhance engagement. We went on a beautiful hike with waterfalls, there was a massage included, and I had a steam bath twice. Juan also cleanses your energy, and tells you a lot about yourself. I was the only one visiting during my time there and I felt extremely safe and at home the entire time. As a solo female traveler I highly recommend this retreat. If you’re looking to try ayahuasca with shamans that have generations of experience and take their role very seriously, this is the only place you should go! I can’t imagine having gone anywhere else!
Jefferson
August 27, 2023 at 9:29 pm

Estuve un fin de semana con mi familia. el lugar es muy acogedor al igual que su gente. Te hacen sentir como en casa
Conocimos a Juan y Sthepany siempre muy atentos en todo lo que necesitamos
Sin duda alguna volvería al lugar…
hoggymads
August 6, 2023 at 11:27 am

We had the most lovely experience at Awakenings Ayahuasca. We were looking for a small-scale, personal experience close to nature and it exactly fit the bill. There were only 4 of us there for our ceremony, as well as our shaman, Manuel, and our ceremony’s assistant, Tewe, so we felt super safe and secure and really well cared for. The ceremony itself was such a unique experience and felt really authentic, and the integration the next day meant that we’ve definitely left with a deeper understanding of what we felt and of ourselves overall. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed, and we particularly enjoyed learning about the Tsachila history, culture and customs. It was a really positive and memorable experience! 100% recommend.
SAMIRA ARRIAGA
August 4, 2023 at 11:32 pm

Una experiencia única, en ese lugar se respira libertad, uno se siente parte de las aves, de los árboles, de la misma comunidad ya que; tanto la naturaleza, los sonidos de la diversidad de aves y los miembros de la comunidad le envuelven en esta grandiosa aventura de sanación, de conocimientos ancestrales, de interiorizarse con uno mismo para liberar el estrés, energías negativas y respirar aire puro y fresco.
Liberar la mente, los pensamientos para mí nunca fue fácil pero al llegar a esta comunidad e internarme a vivir días de sanación y dejar el estrés laboral y aquí también puse mi mente en blanco por primera vez y sane heridas frustrantes del pasado, todo esto fue guiado por profesionales en conocimientos ancestrales que me apoyaron a sanar y conocerme a mi misma a explorar mis pensamientos con diferentes técnicas como la Ayahuasca y el Kambo que facilitan el acceso a la liberación de estrés y aclarar los pensamientos.
Cada minuto aquí vale la pena porque se recibe ese trato personalizado que aporta de forma individual a cada visitante un despliegue de seguridad para poder pensar sin ruidos exteriores, sin personas alrededor y disfrutar de la soledad, de lo interno y volar si así lo deseas…
dublin1234
August 4, 2023 at 8:32 pm

I carefully selected this wonderful location because I longed for an authentic and enriching experience, completely submerged in the culture. I cannot express enough gratitude to Juan and Stephanie for their exceptional care and friendship.

Throughout my stay, I was not only comfortable but also felt genuinely cared for. Their hospitality and kindness made me feel like a cherished family member rather than a mere visitor. I am truly grateful for the memories and personal growth I experienced during my time there.

If you’re currently researching places to attend, I wholeheartedly encourage you to look no further. This incredible group of people has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I cannot imagine a more caring and nurturing environment for anyone seeking personal development and cultural immersion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my journey so memorable and transformative.