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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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  • Pan
    December 24, 2022 at 7:23 am

    Retreat date: August 2022

    A truly unique experience! The place is an earthly paradise. I remember sitting on a bench at the top of the hill overlooking the Amazon and marvelling at the beauty of nature surrounding the lodge.

    The entire team – Joshua, Jino, maestro, and cooking ladies – was incredibly generous and they genuinely poured heart and soul into making us feel safe and supported. The accommodation was comfortable and the food was simple yet delicious. Joshua – the retreat leader – has a great collection of wisdom books you can easily access at any time.

    Ceremonies and outdoor activities were balanced out well. Hiking in the jungle and swimming in the Amazon River was the adventure of a lifetime. Jino – our facilitator – literally knew everything about the flora and fauna of the jungle, a passionate naturalist and a great storyteller too. The profound mystical experiences, the emotional roller-coaster, the beautiful icaros, and the singing of toucans are all things I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

    This retreat is donation-based and Joshua cares deeply about helping people grow emotionally and spiritually. If you want a safe lodge to experience the gifts that mother Ayahuasca has to offer the Light of Shipibo is the place to go. Highly recommended!

  • Soula Kong
    October 9, 2022 at 9:01 pm

    I spent 1 week at the light of the shipibo and it was truly transformational.
    The entire team was amazing but particularly Joshua, the Sharman, Gino and lady were absolutely incredible. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made me feel very safe and comfortable at the lodge.
    What Joshua has done, taking on the retreat and giving it a new lease of life and enabling people to access this medicine is really incredible. I have battled with depression, ocd and anxiety my entire life and by taking this medicine I honestly feel a dark certain was lifted off of me. Had it not been for Joshua and the light of the shipibo this would not have been able to happen.
    The Sharman who led the ceremonies was nothing short of phenomenal. The moment I saw him I could tell he was a kind and loving soul that just wanted to gift us with healing. And all though it happened in different ways for each of us included in the stay, it worked. So I will never be able to thank him enough for this.
    Lady was so sweet, an amazing cook and gentle energy to be around. I will miss her.
    Gino, wow… What an insanely intelligent and kind man. The knowledge he was able share was incredible, from the politics, all the wildlife we found and the local communities. Plus he spoke in perfect English!
    Joshua, the man who made it all possible! The compassion and love you can feel just being near this man is truly touching. He’s invested in every persons journey that comes to the lodge, and this feeling of genuine care from someone you’ve never met just added to the whole experience.

    I cannot recommend the light of the shipibo enough. The ayhuasca ceremonies and the healing are life changing, but even if you decided not to part take in the medicine just going to stay at the lodge will provide you with safe, calming and relaxing retreat that will improve your mental and physical well-being and you will definitely leave better and more refreshed than when you arrived.
    There is a relaxed structure to the days but the team gave cool options such as boat trips and jungle walks which was so much fun and will embedded in my memory forever.
    I am eternally thankful Light of the Shipibo

  • Andrew McCarron
    October 9, 2022 at 10:48 am

    I stayed for one week at the beginning of October 2022 at the Light of the Shipibo and had one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Straight from the start I was made to feel incredibly welcome and cared for. The whole team are so giving and loving it created such a beautiful and healing environment. As well as the Ayahuasca ceremonies we went on jungle treks and boat rides on the Amazon so you get to feel closer to the earth and truly appreciate the environment you are in. Our maestro was truly gifted and enabled me to have a deeply healing and beautiful Ayahuasca experience. I was able to release a lot negativity I was holding on to as well as see visions of my potential. My experience at the Light of Shipibo was everything I had wished it would be. The feeling of love and appreciation I was left with is something that will change the course of my life. I will forever be grateful to the Light of Shipibo. If you are planning an Ayahuasca retreat then I can’t recommend this place highly enough! I will definitely be heading back there at some point in the future.

  • barefootbella
    August 27, 2022 at 11:42 pm

    I give magnificent thanks first to Mother Ayahuasca for her divine healing medicine and then to the Light of The Shipibo Healing Retreat Center. My experience was absolutely amazing. The team here is absolutely wonderful, love-filled, knowledgeable, and sincere. This place definitely exceeded my expectations in my experience. Not only did I have the opportunity for communion with Mother Ayahuasca but I was able to connect deeply with the land through experiences such as the jungle hike and boat ride through the Amazon. The Shaman/ Maestro was a wonderful facilitator of a healing space. I felt cared for by the team, they were readily available to meet my needs and talk me through any reservations I had. I highly recommend this place.

  • dennisabra
    June 12, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    One of the most incredible and beautiful places filled with the most amazing people! I had a life changing experience, something I will hold onto forever. Can’t wait to be back. Love everyone there! #walter #ariba #brenda #lady #joshua #maestro #lenny #oscar

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