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Lighthouse

Iquitos, Peru

Lighthouse Ayahuasca Retreat (former Light of the Shipibo) is a small, intimate ayahuasca retreat located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, near Iquitos. We offer a safe and authentic space for people seeking healing, self-discovery, and a deeper connection with themselves and the wisdom of the Amazon.

Our retreats are intentionally limited to a maximum of 8 guests, allowing for personal attention, genuine connection, and individual support throughout the experience. Ceremonies are guided by experienced Shipibo shamans, honoring the traditional practices and ancestral knowledge of the region.

Life at Lighthouse is about more than the ceremonies themselves. Guests stay in a peaceful rainforest setting with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, enjoy fresh and nourishing meals, and have time to rest, reflect, and connect with the surrounding jungle. Depending on the retreat, guests can also experience activities such as jungle excursions and river trips, as well as optional traditional practices including Kambo and Hapé.

From preparation before the retreat to support during your stay and integration afterward, our team is there to make the experience as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as possible.

Whether you are completely new to ayahuasca or have previous experience, Lighthouse offers a personal and grounded environment to explore your journey with respect for the medicine, the Shipibo tradition, and each individual guest.

Small groups. Authentic tradition. Personal care.
Return to the wisdom of the Amazon.

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111 reviews
  • Insook Park
    Insook Park
    a month ago

    The experience of lighthouse was amazing, I could feel the staff’s services come from bottom of their hearts, no two minds but only one. Very impressed. Above all, my mission accomplished!! Mama Aya answered me in meeting my shadow and light in 2nd ceremony.

  • Corinna
    Corinna
    5 months ago

    I could say so much but actually everything‘s already said in all the beautiful reviews before and I can just confirm 100% what all the people are saying about Lighthouse. I‘ve never been to such a peaceful place and have never experiencing so much love in my life before. What the whole Lighthouse family is creating and offering there is above and beyond you could ever imagine. They‘re giving all of their heart to the place and their work and you’ll feel like part of this family right from the start. If you‘re considering doing Ayahuasca in Peru please do yourself a favour and choose Lighthouse. I can’t imagine a better place. I just finished my 3 week retreat with them and I‘m already pretty sad to left the jungle behind. I‘ll be back for sure and can’t wait to meet the guys again. It literally feels like a soul family far away from home. I‘m in deepest gratitude for my experience there. Also for me it was life changing and I‘m happy to found a place where I can always return to to remember how beautiful life is ♥️ gracias gracias gracias from the bottom of my heart!

  • Maarten
    Maarten
    8 months ago

    Really incredible! Thanks Christian, Lady, Joy and all the others! The Intake As I believe going to a retreat for a week to be part of an ayahuasca ceremony is not a decision you make on a whim. And with the personal , quite vulnerable nature of the entire process, I found it reassuring the have an almost hour long talk beforehand to get to know the people behind the organization and the reasons for wanting to be part of the ceremony. Information After the intake a lot of information was shared to prepare for the ceremony beforehand. From meditation to dieting requirements. The crew They couldn’t have been more welcoming, loving and supportive. They were simply great! A big part of the very positive experience! Ceremony The ceremonies were taken very seriously, setting the right supportive atmosphere, the importance of it, the maloka where it took place and the maestras who guided the ceremony with their íkaros; very special. And one - I believe - very (!) important aspect: group size. They are limited to 8 participants, which some organizations don’t do. I don’t want to imagine a group of 16 participants, no way! Mama Aya The ayahuasca root en the chacruna leaves. Just wow (!) what an experience, you can - and they have - write books about it. But…: you just have to experience it! But don’t take it lightly, it is intens, beautiful but intens. Down to basics The facilities were basic, decent and I liked that. It suited the ceremonies. It’s just you, the Amazon and the reason you’re there. (Okay there was also wifi ;-)) Good food and juices within the dietary restrictions Getting your food to taste good without salt is harder than you imagine. But as with anything, you get used to it. It makes you feel better as well. The different fruit juices and creativity in the dishes made it quite good really. (The first dish with salt and all the forbidden elements after the retreat was indescribable!)

  • JONATHAN JOSEPH
    JONATHAN JOSEPH
    6 months ago

    This Lodestar, this Pharos namesake, this Beaming Amazonian Guidepost of spiritual edification and revelations aligning one to zero point... "Lighthouse!"; definitely lived up to it's name. The lights are on and somebody's home... you're home...your home away from home during the duration of your stay. You're going to be taken care of and be in good hands. Before even arriving Ivan was on the job getting me ready and prepared for the experience, answering any and all questions, making himself available through texts, emails, and video calls. Thank you Ivan! The Lighthouse Team did excellent work facilitating transfer from the airport to the retreat destination. Upon arrival, like I said, it feels like home. Structurally built to safely cradle all guests, while still remaining open enough to feel immersed within the Amazon wilderness. I truly miss this place: the environment, the atmosphere, the vibe, the energy, the delicious all natural, healthy, balanced meals, fresh squeezed juices, friendly cats and dogs who also call this place home, and of course the vital spark that ties it all together, the wonderful staff of people. Jino, Christian, Maestro Antenor, Lady Di, Joy, Yoko, Lenin--words can't begin the describe my depth of gratitude and appreciation towards these outstanding humans. The world truly needs more humans like these! The Lighthouse staff has figured out a formula that works by catering to a humble assembly of humans at a time, making each individual feel recognized, acknowledged, accepted, and attended to; truly impressive! Fresh fruits and teas are always available to assemble how you'd like and reading material is also available and I do recommend not to shy away from it...the information is truly enriching! The excursions are fantastic and memorable, keeping my mind in the right place of being connected to nature and Mama Aya. As for the pièce de résistance, the ceremonies...Mama Aya has something in store for each of us and each individual's encounter is different and unique. Words do no justice here...it's just something you have to experience...and trust! you will not regret it. During the ceremonies Maestro Antenor made me feel at ease and comfortable...it's like you know you're in more than capable hands. The staff are also present during ceremonies and available for much needed support, and if you're lucky, may also synchronize with the Maestro's icaros and the occasional guitar may come into play. The Maestro's icaros are like supernatural songs, tuning the chakral notes of your spiritual body, until finally resonating in harmony with Mama Aya. After each ceremony personal time is set aside between you and the Maestro and this allowed for deeper clarity and insight. Truly fulfilling! In its entirety, I must say, the Lighthouse Ayahuasca Retreat is incredible and incomparable! After it was all said and done it's like I was reborn through Mama Aya. If you're searching for an Ayahuasca retreat, look no further, because this is it! You'll be thankful you chose "Lighthouse! Ayahuasca Retreat "!

  • Kate Readings
    Kate Readings
    9 months ago

    There truly are no words to express just how special Lighthouse is. Where to even begin. The team emanate kindness and love and make you feel part of the family from the minute you arrive. I was incredibly nervous about embarking on this experience but the minute I arrived I felt in such safe, nurturing, kind, knowledgeable hands. They care deeply about each and every person and their healing journey and nothing is too much trouble. The shaman was incredible with such a strong connection with the medicine having learnt from his famous shaman father from a young age, his Icaros were beautiful and it was amazing to be able to speak with him after every ceremony to decode the experience. The schedule is perfectly curated with rest days in between ceremonies. The food is delicious and fresh and served in the beautiful dining room overlooking the Amazon river. You feel like you are in a treetop jungle paradise at lighthouse, the accommodations are lovely and everything you need and the land is so well kept. I loved the hikes into the jungle to learn about the different trees, plant life and wildlife. What I particularly loved is that the Maestro incorporates extracts from some of the master healer trees that are known for their protective energies into the medicine. Seeing the Aya vine just a short walk from the lodge was amazing. The medicine gave me everything I hoped for and more, so much healing and so much clarity. I chose Lighthouse because the groups are maximum of 8 and with this you get so much 1:1 time with the team and are cared for so well during the ceremony. I will be forever grateful to the Lighthouse family (including the friendliest dogs and cats you could ever meet), my wonderful group who now feel like family and Mama Aya for all they have given me, without a doubt the best week of my life and I am so glad I chose Lighthouse. If you are considering Lighthouse I promise you will not regret it, it will be the greatest gift to you will ever give yourself! I look forward to returning again one day to this very special place in the jungle.

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  • jeniffer Conceicao Lima
    January 26, 2024 at 12:46 am

    My husband and I have had a few experiences with Mother, but what we experienced with Light of the Shipibo retreat was something different, something that is hard to explain in words. We are so grateful to have found the right place. I can only say that I’m a different person, after the retreat and I’m so thankful to you guys. This amazing group made me feel like never before. We will be back for sure.
    To those who have something holding them back, that are not sure about it, I just want to say: that I have found the right place! just trust and go, you will be in great hands, Lady, Cristian and Jino will take care of you like no one else. The love that they have to give is unbelievable. I would have stayed there permanently
    Missing you guys already!
    Thank you so so much to each person who was in our group, but mostly thank you to the team at this beautiful retreat. Thank you to our Maestro, I had the best experience I could have had. I’m so grateful for each one of you! From Jeniffer & Khai. We love you and can’t wait to see you again ! ♥️

  • morez
    January 17, 2024 at 2:07 am

    It was a great experience with them, all friendly supportive and kind people who they loved what were they doing. Ceremony was great and the Shaman was directing the ceremony with nice singing. Accomodation was clean and the food was perfect. The location is also unique. I had really great experience here and recommend it.

  • melinaabella
    January 16, 2024 at 11:13 am

    Life changing, high quality, remarkable experience. I feel so honored to have experienced this plant medicine with such a loving, kind, soulful community. Although the medicine opened up inner dimensions that led to profound insights and healing…the people, the staff, and everyone else who contributed to the ayahuasca experience made it complete.

    To Ivan, thank you for helping my fiancé and I prepare wisely and reassuring any questions or concerns we had.

    To the kindest Lady Diana, Jino, and Joshua…thank you for profoundly helping me believe in myself and leaving my inner world a peaceful, brighter place.

    To Christian, thank you for your cheerful, relaxing vibes all around. Always happily providing amazing service alongside Lady Diana. I am so inspired by how you both treat everyone with so much love and care all while employing such great humility.

    To Lenin and Antonio, your work goes unnoticed. Thank you for ensuring operational success during the retreat.

    To Maestro Jairo, the healing in your singing and sounds has rekindled my passion for making music.

    To the rest of the staff, thank you so much for creating nourishing meals, cleaning our clothes and room so thoroughly.

    With love and gratitude,
    mel

  • Bewareperu
    December 29, 2023 at 5:28 pm

    I have been on a long plant medicine healing journey for over 2.5 years almost continuously, with 13 months of that back in the UK for Integration after the first Ayahuasca year 2021-2. To date, Dec 2023, I´ve experienced San Pedro, Kambo, Rapé, 8 plant Dietas, but mainly Ayahuasca over 60 ceremonies in 4 different countries (Peru, Ecuador, Columbia and Bolivia) and 7 different retreats. I am revisiting this retreat on 8 Jan 2024 when my Peru visa is renewed, to continue my healing journey. So, why here? I already spent 6 months continuously from May to October 2023 at the Light of The Shipibo, on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off Aya ceremony routine, with dietas. The reason is simple – because it’s the best retreat I’ve found for all the best reasons and I’ve done the legwork and spent the money! Everyone is such a wonderful person, with their own special traits and personalities. Joshua has done a lot of work over the last few years to build the ideal team he now has, and he is always thinking of new ways to improve. I’ve been to an expensive $3000 for 12 days retreat, and though good, it´s just not necessary to spend that amount to visit a retreat where the business model comes first, packing in 25 people, for an annual turnover of nearly $2M! There is a major loss of personal care and interaction at these type of retreats, in my view, as well as increased risk of overwhelming energies during ceremony with these large retreats, but you won’t know any different if it´s your first time. Shop around! Read lots of reviews, but best of all, go on personal recommendation and stear clear of private Shamans unless absolutely sure, on personal recommendation, that they are safe – that can be a very dangerous situation to find yourself in! Unfortunately, corrupt shamans are a reality, especially in Peru! The reality of retreat finances is it is not possible to provide a good service in Peru, on the Amazon, for less than $800 for a 3 ceremony week, due to the overheads – food, staff, quality shamans, tambos and facilities, security, maintenance,  client/staff/food logistics etc. The thing that really stands out with Joshua’s retreat compared to all the others I have experienced, is that Josh’s core philosphy is to do the healing work of Mama Ayahuasca first and foremost, with love, kindness, understanding and integrity, attempting to ensure the best possible care of ALL their clients (that’s a big ask given the uniqueness of every individual and their possible state of being when first arriving, for many different reasons, but most commonly, trauma related). That philosphy is felt upon your arrival in the beautiful grounds, as there is a palpable feeling af love, peace and serenity that pervades, which is often missing from other retreats I’ve experienced – I could mention some names, but I won’t…lol. For perspective, of 7 retreats I’ve experienced, I only recommend 3. I regard all the staff here as my family, as they are all so loving, kind, understanding and patient, ready to help in anyway possible with any difficulties or reservations anyone may have when coming to Ayahuasca for the first time. The Light of Shipibo had group sizes at a maximum of 8 for the size Maloka they have, which means more of the Shamans attention is on you in a less detrimentally energertic space, depending what energies are brought by the clients. I have had the privelege of meeting and talking to about 16 different Shamans and Shamanas on my long journey and most have been wonderful and powerful people in their own way. For me though, I feel blessed at this retreat, having the two best Shamans I’ve ever worked with, Shamans Jiero and Urias, wonderful brothers and super powerful in ceremony! They have been happy to help with my personal requests for my dietas whilst at the retreat, sourcing and preparing the plants for and often with me, to show and explain to me the process. When at this retreat, I’m blessed to see many people’s Aya journey’s progress and I feel most priveleged to see the incredible positive changes in people from when they first arrive, carrying whatever burden they have, to seeing – in most cases – a massive relief from what ails them, a lightening of the soul and a renewed sense of self, direction and positivity. So, for me, there is only one retreat worth visiting – for all the right reasons – genuine love and care, best shamans, beautiful environment, best staff and best value for money. Best Wishes, Steve, @stevee4444

  • Jasmin
    December 28, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    I attended the 6-day retreat at the Light of the Shipibo and I had a wonderful experience. The people there are incredibly kind and supportive. They also keep the group really small which allows for a lot of extra support throughout the ceremonies, including 1 on 1 support from the shamans. My ceremonies were emotionally very draining, and Lady Diana was there for me all the time holding my hand and even checking on me throughout the day. She is such a sweet soul! Christian did the same for the guys during the ceremonies and was also so kind throughout the retreat. So besides the fact that you get a lot of support if you want/need it, the food is really good and clean according to a proper Aya diet, and the juices they make are absolutely delicious. Ivan was also super understanding and helpful before the retreat in making me feel more comfortable considering I’m a woman and decided to go on this jungle journey on my own. And of course, you are in the jungle and fall asleep with a bunch of animal noises which by itself is already amazing. Highly recommend this retreat and if I ever decided that I need more Ayahuasca ceremonies, I would definitely chose Light of the Shipibo again!

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