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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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5.0
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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Overall 5.0
  • Daria S.
    November 15, 2023 at 11:38 am

    We’ve been for 1 week retreat at The Light of Shipibo (that, as we found out, will soon become The Lighthouse), between October 23-28th ’23. It took some time before the decision to start this far away adventure has been taken. I was torn between the fear of having the Ayahuasca experience and the hope of receiving a chance to heal my soul, as I was struggling hard for about a year. Mid-life crisis, constant fears and panic attacks, and an absolute lack of understanding how and why to live.

    Since the arrival to Iquitos airport, we’ve been taken care of. The great adventure has started! We met a big part of the team, Maestro and Maestra at the boat station and I already felt good with them.

    From the first step on the center’s territory I felt like at home. Fresh air, the multitude of birds, funny dogs, all that green, the peace filled my soul with joy.
    We were introduced to the entire team and they were presented to us by Joshua, Jino and Ivan. They were so friendly and caring, humble and openhearted.

    It would be probably helpful to separate the comments into a couple of categories:
    – The Lodge- cozy, simple and clean (which I very much appreciate). I enjoyed so much the silence, comfort of going to sleep once it is dark and waking up very early with the first rays of the sun and the birds singing. It is a special place and state of the mind there, where I did not want to read, or browse on internet. It was a state I missed for a long time, a state of peace of mind and harmony with Mother Nature.
    Special thanks for the yoga mats! As I did my yoga routine every morning 🙂

    – The team- so helpful, loving and caring! Joshua, Jino, Ivan, Christian, Lady, Antonio, Yoko, Karen, Lenny- a full dedication, an open heart and sincere intentions for every guest.

    – The food- do not have the doubt that fresh juicy fruits, divine smoothies (I miss them so much already), simple unsalted food would make you feel hungry- not at all! I have felt so great with that diet, like I did not for a very long time! Always very tasty, prepared and served with so much love and creativity! ^_^

    – The ceremonies- it my first experience ever with Ayahuasca (and generally with psychedelics), so I did not know what to expect, except for the stories of other people. I decided not to make any expectations, at least as much as possible. I had a quite strong experience at the 2nd ceremony, but as every person is unique, the experience is also very individual, so I will let everyone to have their own.

    – The Shamans- in our case we had 2 of them- Maestra Liliana and Maestro Roosevelt. If somebody will tell me that shamans are actors or so, I would say that person never met a real shaman. These 2 amazing persons, that look like ordinary people during the day, become the Doors Openers during the ceremony. I was amazed by their voices, by the power they have entered my soul, have churned some very-very deep corners of my consciousness and invoked something very pure and noble. I have no doubt that the shamans here are gifted people. I am deeply grateful to Maestra Liliana for her mother-like care she offered me after the ceremony was finished. Her voice is from another, pure and light world… Their icaros, were something incredible, an experience that I will never forget.
    During the ceremony the staff was very caring and helpful and I am grateful to them.

    I am very grateful to all the people we lived, communicated and interacted with during that week! Mother Ayahuasca changed something in me, I know this and I will need time to observe and harvest that metamorphoses.
    I wish to return for further healing and experiences

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      November 23, 2023 at 7:29 pm

      Hi Daria, Your review is as wonderful as it is detailed! The team is still asking about you and how you are doing after the retreat. They enjoyed so much being part of your journey! We hope that the Jungle and the Ayahuasca found a cozy home in your heart. You definitely found such a home in our hearts! ❤️

  • thecajunvoyager
    October 12, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    I was at The Light of the Shipibo for a week in late August. I could write a novel about my time there and the love I experienced. I’ll tell you this, from the moment you are picked up at your hotel, to the moment you get back to the city you are surrounded by the most pure love and good intentions you’ll ever experience. I am a completely different person than when I first arrived there. My stress and anxiety level has decreased to almost nonexistent. I worked through trauma and pain that 20 years of therapy had not been able to crack. My heart is so much more open now, I have so much more compassion and generally just feel ready to take on anything the world throws my way with the help I received here and with mama Aya guiding the way. Every person that works at the center is kind, caring and pure. It was an honor to meet them and for them to care for me in my most vulnerable state. I’ve never felt so cared or loved for as I did here. Plant Medicine can be very intimidating and even scary at times but they made sure we always felt safe and secure and were there for any need that may have come up. I really could dive into so much more detail, but bottom line is if you are looking for a healing, life changing experience there is no where better on the planet. At least not that I’ve found. I plan to return once a year if plans allow it. I can’t wait to go back and hug the entire staff who now feel like lifelong friends. Just go if you are feeling called. This is a place of divine magic.

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      November 23, 2023 at 7:18 pm

      Hi Ashley, Your kind words are a cherry on top of your stay with us. Thank you so much! The team is sending you their greetings. We wish you additional colors and joy in your life!

  • julianb
    September 21, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    My time at Light of The Shipibo was nothing short of life changing, from the kitchen staff to the owner, there was tender love and care at each step of the way. It was clear that healing was a priority and if you feel called in any way to have this experience I can’t recommend it enough!

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 28, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      Hi Julian, You and your friends were a gift of the Universe for us. Thank you so much! We know that you already made some changes in your life after being here, so we wish you to be persistent and never give up! Hugs from the Jungle! ❤️

  • Greg357
    September 19, 2023 at 4:54 am

    I spent a week at the Light of the Shipibo center from September 4 to 9, 2023
    The infrastructure as well as the location of the Center are simply great.
    The rooms (as well as the dormitory) are equipped with a mosquito net, a significant detail.
    The dormitories are super comfortable and very clean.
    I would like to pay tribute to the team working on site.
    I felt accompanied throughout my stay by these big-hearted people. During Ayahuasca ceremonies, several members of the team stayed on site to support and reassure people in difficulty… I consider them to be angels.
    If you are looking for a retreat in a serious and caring center, this is the one for you!
    This stay probably changed my life forever.
    A sixth star on the Google page wouldn’t be too much. 😉
    Many thanks again to the whole team!
    I will definitely come back!

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 28, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Greg, Our whole team observed the leap you made while being here. We are sure that you will do a great job on making use of the insights you received here with us. Sending you light, blessings, and a vibe of the Jungle 🙂 ❤️

  • Mateusz
    September 18, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    A beautiful place for spiritual development and finding yourself! The entire crew was very helpful. We could count on them at any time. During the ceremony too. Master of ceremonies very professional. Also apart from ayahuasca, we had trips to the jungle, to the beach on the other side of the Amazon River and to see pink dolphins. I highly recommend!

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 28, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Hi Mateusz, Our team is sending you success on your journey. We wish you to discover the parts of yourself that you need. Also, we hope that those parts will unite in a clear and amazing image! ❤️

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