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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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  • 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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  • Ferryeddie
    December 14, 2023 at 11:16 am

    I recently completed a 2 week stay at Light of the Shipibo. My experience and time spent was nothing short of amazing. The team is fantastic and supports guests in a very professional, uniquely individualized manner. During a 2 week stay you sit in 6 ceremonies. During the entire trip, the team created and held a safe space for all, allowing for room to heal on several levels. The accomodations are clean, well cared for, and private. The ayhuasca diet is served for your stay and is refreshingly delicious. There is opportunity to hike, venture down the Amazon, and hang out on the beach. Relaxing in the property enjoying views of the Amazon river, reading, having tea, etc. Thank you Ivan, Lady, Christian, Karen, and the rest of the team for an unforgettable visit to Peru, and allowing me to reconnect with my self in a deep and life changing, manner. I am grateful to have attended this organization, as the plant medicine retreats need this level of love, professionalism, and overall outstanding service. If you are interested in sitting with ayhuasca, I cannot recommend Light of the Shipibo enough, and wish you a wonderful journey. -eddie

  • Vera
    December 13, 2023 at 6:10 am

    Light of the Shipibo truly exceeded our expectations for a healing ayahuasca retreat. Over 5 days and 3 ceremonies, the atmosphere was profoundly transformative. The thoughtful staff made every moment special, and the insightful shamans guided us on a healing journey. Between ceremonies, engaging activities deepened the experience. Bonus: furry friends – dogs and cats – added an extra touch of nature magic to the whole retreat. If you seek a truly unique and soul-nurturing experience, this retreat is a gem.

  • brow3605
    December 10, 2023 at 11:47 am

    It’s been about two weeks since I left the Light of Shipbo and I’m confident that the decision to visit that magical place on the Amazon was the best I ever made. This was my first experience in Peru and with Ayahuasca so it was impossible to know what I was getting into, but I had a good feeling about the Light of Shipibo as soon as I discovered it on Aya Advisor. My confidence grew after my wonderful hour-long video chat with Ivan, a resident there and the logistics coordinator. He asked me really good questions about what I was looking for and what was drawing me to Ayahuasca. I left the conversation confident that I was headed in the right direction, both in my search for Ayahuasca and my selection of a location.

    I traveled to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley before arriving in Iquitos so I became aware of the Ayahuasca culture that exists in the former region, and in my experience, there is nowhere else better to do Ayahuasca than in the Iquitos area. This POV is shared by many who live in Peru and have experience with Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca, and the Shamans who are most experienced with it, are from the Amazon basin, go where it originated, it won’t be the same anywhere else.

    Ivan helped to coordinate my pickup from the airport and drop off at my Iquitos hotel, which was much appreciated. After two nights in Iquitos I was picked up by Cristian, one of the facilitators and taken to the docks where I met up with the other retreat guests and we set off down the Amazon. The vibes were good right off the bat and continued once arriving at the retreat center. Our group was warmly welcomed by the staff and shown to our rooms which are simple and perfect for the occasion. You feel completely immersed in the Amazon jungle, the sounds of the birds, frogs, and the insects will be with you forever after.

    Cristian and Lady, the other facilitator took great care of us as we prepared for our first ceremony and introduced us to the two shamans with us for our week (some guests two). One shaman was male and one was female, which was absolutely ideal. While the other guests and I shared a low key anxiety about our first night of Ayahuasca, (only one of us had done it before), we all felt that we were in very good hands.

    The following 6 days are hard to summarize in a review like this, but the ayahuasca ceremonies were better than I could have ever imagined. If you feel called, I recommend not being scared, it truly is a medicine for the body and the mind. I will be returning to the Light of Shipibo and I hope to see you there.

  • Jamie
    December 5, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    I did a 2 week retreat in September 2023, this was my first experience with ayahuasca and I was pretty nervous going into my first ceremony. The staff/family ( I say family because they make you feel more like a part of an extended family than a guest) were extremely helpful in easing my nerves and made me feel safe and totally supported, not just in my first ceremony but through my entire stay. The power of the Sharmans and their icaros (songs) really surprised me, to be totally honest I came here with a little bit of doubt regarding the power of the Sharmans and that doubt was gone after the first ceremony and my faith in their powerful abilities was enforced night after night. Overall I had a life changing experience thanks to the entire staff/family, I went on to spend a month travelling peru solo and the highlight of my trip was hands down my 2 weeks spent at the light of the shipibo retreat. I would highly recommend it to anyone and looking for a safe and supportive ayahuasca experience.

  • Neil McD
    December 3, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    I’ve just spent two incredible weeks at this unbelievably beautiful retreat. This was not my first retreat or experience with ayahuasca but this was absolutely the best, and when ayahuasca calls again this is where I will return. All of the staff here are so genuinely loving, caring and have your well-being as their priority. To call them staff feels weird, it’s cliched of course, but they truly were more like a family in the way that they cared and the feeling they created. The accommodation was very comfortable, the ceremonies were out of this world, the shamans were incredible titans of humble wisdom and the food was delicious. Trust me, just go here. This is the place for a truly authentic, life changing experience with this sacred medicine.

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