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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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  • Renata
    September 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm

    The light of the Shipibo was for me the best place to do the Ayahuasca retreat. I was amazed by the place and especially by the people. Everyone was very helpful and understanding. I recommend it to everybody!

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 28, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      It was a delight to have you here, Renata! The team is sending you their love and we all hope that the time you spend here will soon bear wonderful fruits!

  • tandemmen
    September 11, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    Just had the most wonderful experience at Light of the Shipibo last month. These were my first ceremonies, and I feel incredibly lucky to have trusted Light of the Shipibo with this memorable experience. Beautiful and comfortable facilities in the jungle, excursions on the rest days into the jungle and on the river, and amazing food. They really want everyone to have a beautiful and healing experience. The whole team is made up of incredible people who seriously want the best for you. The medicine was deep and profound, and the Shaman Urias was powerful and held space beautifully. This was a life-changing experience for me, and I would go back to Light of the Shipibo next time I feel called to the medicine. Thank you!

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 19, 2023 at 1:01 pm

      Hi Dan, We hope that the insights you received from the Medicine will flourish in something big, deep, and meaningful! ☀️.

  • Pillanat
    September 8, 2023 at 1:01 pm

    At the Light of the Shipibo, I learned to trust life and go with the flow. I didn’t think it will ever happen to me in this lifetime (because of the childhood traumas I went through), but even for me, coming in with so little trust – it happened so naturally, and it became my new normal.
    I believe, you’ll find it, too, that Maestro Jairo’s presence is so powerful in a loving and peaceful way, that it washes away all the fears and doubts about taking the Medicine, and doing it multiple times.

    Before this retreat, I was a person, who always wanted to control the world around me in order to feel a little bit of safety. So you can imagine, for me, this place was too good to be true… I was looking for flaws, and read all the reviews before we landed here, just to be prepared for literally anything! And you know what? I couldn’t find a single thing that was off! One day went by after another and I only encountered pure intentions, smiling faces, love and kindness. So, YES, Light of the Shipibo is really as good as it seems! 🙂

    As many before me already mentioned it, I, too, felt safe and secure the whole time. This week was so beautifully orchestrated for our highest good (as a group and also as individuals), and we were guided with so much love and kindness, insights, curiosity and courtesy. It was our first time here, so if you’ve never been here before, I assure you, you’ll also be loved and honored from the first moment you contact them, through your retreat and even after. They go above and beyond to fulfill every request that may arise.

    Besides healing the deepest wounds of my heart, these are some more of the gains from my 6-day retreat: my heart feels full, I feel calm and gentle, the constant chatter and commentary stopped in my mind. The judgement became compassion, and my fears were replaced by curiosity and trust. And I released so much stress and anxiety, too.
    I’m not saying that my inner work is done, but the load got so so much lighter! I’ll be forever grateful for Maestro Jairo, Joshua, Jino, Ivan, Miss Lady, Antonio and the rest of the staff for making this happen to me!! You are my favorite people! I can’t wait to come back and meet you again!

    I wish you dear Reader the same gifts and even more! And when you make it there, practice opening your heart and be there fully, enjoy nature, connect with the staff daily and simply be yourself! They’ll appreciate you exactly as you are, and meet you were you’re at!

    Best wishes to you all! Always remember: adventure is out there!
    Love, Krisztina

    P.S.: I only had 1 thing that I really missed there, and it was me not speaking Spanish. But this will be fixed for the second time! 🙂

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 19, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Krisztina, Both you and your husband were a blessing to have here. Your bravery and strength are something to learn from. We wish you to nurture all the good things you multiplied during your visit☀️.

  • Attila
    September 7, 2023 at 11:54 pm

    I have spent a week at the Light of the Shipibo in August – September 2023.

    Not even exaggerating – it changed my life. I went there with an open heart and returned with a full one.
    I fell in love with the place – a place that clearly has a vision behind it. That vision stems from the owner, Joshua who created a wonderful retreat and personally made sure that everyone in the group feels loved and taken care of.
    Joshua’s vision is manifested in the people he works with – the wonderful staff. They were absolutely perfect in providing us with the attention we needed. They were never pushing themselves on to us, but were always there whenever we needed something.
    Always smiling, personal, loving.

    Here are a few of them:

    Ivan – from the moment you sign up he is your main contact and he takes his mission very seriously. A funny man with a wealth of information on how to prepare yourself for the retreat – from the practical (what to bring) through the dietary (the best way to prepare yourself for your journey) to the mental/spiritual (what to do to get yourself attuned to the magical experience you’ll be having there).

    Jino – He will be your guide in more ways than one. From the moment he picks you up from your hotel you will be at ease. You are in good hands. He will take care of you with a smile on his face. Later on he will also take you on excursions to the jungle, on the river, to the beach and there are endless stories coming forth from a seemingly endless well. He is very well versed in his environment and also holds a degree as a Naturalist. He attended the one-on-one sessions with the Maestro and gave me very important and profound insight about my experiences.

    Lady Diana – I will never forget you. A pure soul who exudes nothing but love and joy. She often sings – for no apparent reason at all. She cooked for us the whole week – and I loved it. The food is simple (as it should be for partaking in the Ayahuasca ceremonies) but varied and tasty. As they said – the main ingredient must be love. Love – served with a beautiful smile.

    Antonio – a kind of jack-of-all-trades he is always there, always helping. An absolutely fantastic young man, he has cared for us from the beginning to the end. He has the energy of a puma and is very curious about you. Always trying to pick up new knowledge and new languages, we had very good conversations.

    Lady Diana and Antonio also served as facilitators for the Ayahuasca ceremonies and it was amazing.

    The whole experience was amazing – I literally can’t imagine a better place or a better crew for my introduction to Ayahuasca.

    As for the ceremonies – I am still floored by Maestro Jairo. He is a shining light of a man. He gave me guidance with such clarity and warmth. I could not be more impressed with him.

    Light of the Shipibo works with small, intimate groups and their price is unbeatable. They are not in it for the profit, but for you to experience this magical plant.

    We (my wife Krisztina and me) are forever grateful for the care we received on our journey. We feel blessed, still.

    I can wholeheartedly recommend Light of the Shipibo as your destination.

    Be happy, be happy.

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 19, 2023 at 12:52 pm

      Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We were happy to assist you during your journey and seeing how you were progressing was a pure blessing. We wish you a further development and growth. God bless you! ☀️

  • 1stNationsJourney
    August 22, 2023 at 10:50 pm

    Light of the Shipibo
    Ayahuasca ceremonies are the most introspective journeys I have ever taken. Complete peace, love and acceptance. I am new to this experience and though beautifully overwhelming these experiences profoundly affect my present. self and direction.
    To live in the jungle at the Light of the Shipibo, reconnect with nature, and grounded with the energy of this retreat and it’s caring and thoughtful staff, we were well taken care of through deep compassion. Joshua, Lady Diana, Karen, Geno, Antonio and Oko- kept us safe, healthy, and well-fed! To witness a shaman bring a joyous power of healing and protection to open the healing space for these ceremonies strengthened my intentions to Mama.
    Mama Aya revealed herself to me and guided me in simply amazing ways. She answered my questions and counseled me for changes I need to make.
    Everyone in my group made significant gains in their mental health challenges with beautiful cathartic rising of consciousness. Light of the Shipibo is a wonderful place full of caring staff that will enrich your life and prepare you for a new path forward.

    • Light of the Shipibo
      Owner
      September 4, 2023 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you for your kindness! It was a pleasure to have you here and to assist during your journey.

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