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La Luna is run by Maestro Don Guido Rimachi. The center was first opened in 1987 as the local village clinic by the Rimachi brothers, and used to serve mainly local patients. As time went on the word was spread, and patients from all over Peru and the rest of the world started to show up. Throughout the last 30 years people have traveled to Santa Maria de Ojeal for healing.
2015 Don Guido decided to expand the village clinic into a full-service Ayahuasca healing center with private bungalows for visitors traveling abroad, wishing to stay many nights and focus on personal healing.
In 2016 the new facilities were opened with a different name, but the sacred Amazonian healing techniques remain. Our shamans work the traditional way with Ayahuasca, passed down through many generations.
Today, La Luna del Amazonas is both one of the oldest and the newest centers around. The center is traditional yet modern, perfect for those who want access to ancient healing in a comfortable environment.
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August 24, 2026 at 11:49 amI don’t recommend Don Guido Vilchez ever again. He has become a very cruel man. He pounds you emotionally and spiritually for years afterwards. Invades your mind and breaks your heart. Emotionally triggers you using the conduit that he opens in ceremony. . He ruined my good name and my family’s legacy.
He stole LaLuna from me.
Don’t trust him, he’s a fraud.
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March 17, 2026 at 11:51 amI had a deeply positive experience at La Luna del Amazonas. Finding a place that offered an authentic and respectful approach to the ayahuasca tradition was very important to me, and this center truly delivered.
Don Guido is an exceptional shaman. His presence, wisdom, and guidance created a strong sense of trust throughout the process. I felt genuinely supported during each ceremony, which made a meaningful difference in my experience.
The entire team is experienced, attentive, and clearly committed to creating a safe and caring environment. I’m very grateful to have found La Luna del Amazonas and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a thoughtful and authentic retreat.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:48 pmLa Luna del Amazonas, es un lugar perfecto a una hora de Iquitos en bote, desde el primer contacto con Oscar sientes lo mucho que ellos se preocupan por ti, el lugar es hermoso, la arquitectura en perfecta armonía con la naturaleza de la selva amazónica para asegurar un contacto directo con nuestra madre tierra y al mismo tiempo todo lo necesario para que tu estadía sea adecuada y muy cómoda, desde los desayunos, las dietas, las charlas, los baños de florecimiento, los paseos, y especialmente el inmenso cariño y profunda empatía que sientes en ese lugar, muchas gracias Enrique, Don Guido, Don Benigno, Oscar, Walter, Julie y Carin por todo lo que hacen, ustedes ayudan a la humanidad a sanar y eso es algo muy hermoso!! Estoy infinitamente agradecida por ustedes y por mi experiencia allí.
Deseo que el amor con lo que hacen todo siga creciendo y que mas personas decidan aventurarse en este hermoso viaje que es conocerse a uno mismo, conectar con la madre tierra, encontrar su camino a través y que seamos mas las personas que estemos poco a poco sanando!!
Con mucho amor!
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September 2, 2025 at 7:43 amWhat a truly magical experience ✨
This was my first time doing Ayahuasca and I wasn’t sure of what to expect. The moment I arrived at La Luna I knew as I was in the right place. I felt completely safe and at ease. All of the staff, from the cook to the owner, were so kind and warm. The food was great, the rooms were perfect for what I enjoy most: being comfortable with all of my basic needs met but also able to feel connected with nature, which I believe is an important aspect of the journey with Ayahuasca. The owner was a lovely human with so much knowledge to share and he genuinely listened and cared about each of our experiences. It was a small group of 5 of us which is another part that was important for me to feel comfortable and held while taking part in one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life.
I wasn’t sure if I could handle doing Ayahuasca 4 times within one week but the first was a small dose so the Shaman could understand what we needed, and the next 2 had a day’s break between them which gave me time and space to be ready again. I chose not to do the 4th as I felt this was right for me and this was totally respected. We had space to integrate but also took a few gentle excursions into nature which was a great balance for me.
The Shaman was incredible, he has been on this path for 40 years and you could feel his dedication and powerful abilities and his icaros were magical. I can now understand how important it is to be with a competent Shaman when you drink Ayahuasca. They do so much of the work with us, with their songs, prayers and energy. You are never alone.
I am very grateful for my experience at La Luna and may even return in a month’s time, if Ayahuasca still calls me 🙂
johnpebbles
September 1, 2025 at 4:35 pmA truly wonderful experience organized by amazing people. The location of the property allows for a better connection to nature, and the overall atmosphere allows for a better, more relaxing feeling. The food was great, and the day excursions made it more fun. Overall, it was the people who made the experience phenomenal. I want to thank Enrique, Oscar, and the shamans for all the work they’ve done to help people.