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.

Contact Us:

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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  Saguaro

  March 29, 2023 at 9:51 am

  On life’s journey to find truth and wisdom I discovered Awakenings Ayahuasca. The place is absolutely magical. The Tsachila family who run it are master shamans, compassionate, present and just all around wonderful human beings. I have sat with Ayahuasca a few times but always get a little anxious about it right before. Juan and Manuel’s ceremonies, with the rest of the staff’s assistance, gave me such a sense of security that I felt very at ease and relaxed. Their wonderful support throughout was vital as it allowed me to surrender to the experience and made it easy to let go and be in the present moment. Since 2020 I had been feeling very off balance, lost, and stuck in life. I was drawn to this particular retreat because I had read about Manuel’s expertise in energy purification, alignment of chakras, and assisting in opening one’s 3rd eye. I was thrilled to find out he is also a certified lymphatic massage therapist. Once I got there I learned that his wisdom is more vast than I could have ever imagined. I received personalized guidance from all three powerful shamans who specialize in different areas and words can’t even communicate the transformative power of their ceremonies. With their knowledge and guidance I learned to live in the heart space and less in my mind space, where we usually are in the chaos we call our daily life. This place was everything I had hoped for and MORE. If you are looking to connect to your higher self Awakenings Ayahuasca will make it happen.

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  Michael S.

  March 27, 2023 at 9:59 pm

  I’m happy you guys are finally on this page you deserve it. You are the most amazing retreat in Ecuador I have been to 4 and after I found you guys I will never stop attending. Def. A must go.

  
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    Owner

    March 29, 2023 at 3:04 am

    Thanks so much. It was a pleasure having you here. We will see you soon

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  Mason Stewart

  March 27, 2023 at 8:26 pm

  I took that picture and love the expression on the Shaman’s face it’s amazing. My cleansing was like never I’ve experienced before. My ayahuasca ceremony was something I still can’t put into words. I did 4 ceremonies and they were all so powerful, hard, intense yet magical. Can’t even describe. I am so thankful for the integration process after. Juan was very explanatory yet clear on his message. I can’t wait to be back this June. I’ve already booked for my second trip. I like how close this family is and it’s an authentic experience.

  
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    Owner

    March 29, 2023 at 3:05 am

    I’m glad to hear you had a great experience

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  Liveinthelight

  March 27, 2023 at 3:31 pm

  Words can’t express the deep gratitude I have for the shamans here. After doing Ayahuasca at a few different places in Peru over the years I had been searching for a more authentic experience away from the western run retreats. I found it here. Awakenings Ayahuasca is 100% owned and operated by the indigenous Tsáchila of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. The shamans, Manuel, Agusto, Juan and Tigui, all hail from a lineage of generational spiritual elders that practice ancient techniques with plant medicines to awaken and expand your consciousness. The Ayahuasca ceremonies I experienced here provoked more mystical experiences than any I’ve had in the past. Manuel’s spirit interaction lead me to truth and helped heal my inner wounds. I plan on returning every year for more spiritual guidance and plant medicine.

  
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    Owner

    March 29, 2023 at 2:51 am

    You are part of our family

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  mylifeisback

  March 27, 2023 at 1:08 pm

  My life is literally back thanks to the time the Tsachila family invested in me I feel like a whole new person. Juan, Manuel, Tigui, Augusto, Stephanie and Fernanda you will be in my heart forever. I know life has challenges but you guys helped me get a new perspective of what love is of what unity and family is. The sacred medicine was amazing and I will be forever grateful. Until next time

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    Owner

    March 29, 2023 at 3:06 am

    Thank you so much for your comment