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Marosa Healing Center

Iquitos, Loreto, Peru

5.0 (50 reviews)

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Welcome to Marosa Healing Center!

At Marosa, we’re a family-led integrative plant-medicine village where you’re welcomed to live, learn, and heal in a supportive community rooted in Shipibo tradition. Here, you can bring your loved ones, reconnect with nature, and explore deep healing—from chronic illness to spiritual alignment—with the full breadth of Amazonian plant medicine.

We keep our groups small, with no more than 14 guests including students, so each person receives genuine attention and space for integration. You’ll have simple, comfortable, private accommodations that offer the quiet needed to rest, reflect, and make the most of your ayahuasca ceremonies and diets.

Rather than investing in luxury amenities, we invest in exceptional healers—true master practitioners with decades of experience—so that your process is guided with care, precision, and integrity. If you’re seeking a Western-style comfort retreat, we may not be the right fit. But if you’re ready to experience the depth of authentic Shipibo medicine and explore the transformative possibilities of plant dieting, you’ll find a meaningful home here.
Retreats begin every Sunday and Wednesday and can be customized week-to-week depending on your intentions. Whether you’re visiting as a curious traveler for a short stay or are ready for deep, committed work over several weeks or months, we’re here to support you.

Marosa Healing Center is owned by Maestra Angela Sanchez Rios, who has over twenty five years of experience working with Ayahuasca and is one of the most respected shamans in Iquitos. Her smiles and laughter are infectious, and she treats her patients as if they were her children. Her care is not just during ayahuasca ceremonies. She tends to your unique needs by providing many different types of medicine, including plant vapor baths and plant tonics, and prepares all of the master plant diets for those who are dieting.

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Alison Gonzalez
8 months ago

My experience at Marosa exceeded my expectations. Not only was it a beautiful and peaceful place with attentive care from the staff (including delicious food prepared by Karina), I received powerful healing from the medicine through maestra Angela and maestro Fredy. Every day, I felt my connection to the plants get stronger, and I saw visions that guided me through the journey. In a short 10 day treatment, I gained important perspectives that will stay with me. I look forward to visiting again to deepen my relationship to the teacher plants.
Kateri Savory
11 months ago

For a spiritual experience there was a lack of cleanliness. You can decide on your comfort level needed for an experience like this. The caretakers and their children were kind and joyful. There was just too much work for the small team to manage 24/7. The Shamans were amazing and I appreciate every ceremony I had with them. I got what I needed from this journey. The issues I list below is a result of mismanagement from the owner and this being a fairly new facility. Dirty showers. Maggots hanging in the shower head (never cleaned). Shower water was unfiltered from the creek. Toilet bins overflowed for a week with soiled toilet tissue. Then children were sent to clean it, sadly. Roaches, rats, bugs - expected in the jungle. Just be prepared. Dogs need flea treatment. The dogs had fleas and one day a woman cried to the caretakers begging them to remove a worm from a dog’s head that was constantly dripping blood where we ate and relaxed. At night during ceremonies the dogs would make loud banging noises as they scratched at the fleas and hit the wood of the ceremony house. The one comfortable and clean space was my room which the caretakers checked in on and tidied regularly. However, I asked the owner, Tony, repeatedly for cloth to cover the large open windows to my room and didn’t get any. All other huts had privacy and I was not given cover which could have been taken from another empty hut. I stayed for 11 days. The website promised a small group but on day 5 a group of 26 people with their own Shaman arrived. I wished the owners would have considered introducing the existing guests to the new larger group and set expectation for the days to come. It would have given me the choice to stay or leave considering how much spiritual energy was introduced. I and the other guests were told that this larger group were on a different diet and ceremony schedule. Without notice, they participated in the same ceremony we had without dieting. The ceremony night was filled with over 30 people shoulder-to-shoulder vomiting, talking, howling, etc. They played other cultural instruments, sang culturally appropriated songs, and part of the ceremony was lead by their non native shaman. I specifically paid for Shipibo leadership and did not pay for a ceremony lead by “westerners”. The website also said Plant Diets, flower baths and other perpetrations would be created by Shamans, they were not. The lovely caretakers did everything. Being on a plant diet limits the meals we were allowed to have but there should be better nutritious options incorporated. There was no interpreter as promised. The language barrier created distance from the Shamans during ceremonies and from the team. On the first day we were given a large container of water, a bucket and a drink to induce vomiting (which was supposed to be prepared by the Shaman according to the website). Another guest had to explain what we needed to do as no one was there to interpret for us. Also, some people got welcome letters with guidelines and expectations… I and another young female traveler did not get this and it was essential. I’d like to add that facilities like this are not new to me, especially given that I spent half my life in places like this… but never this dirty. And the hospitality of the owner is in much need of improvement, needs to be more considerate of people’s boundaries and communicate clearly without being so shady. I might as well add that he was selling bracelets for a set price and I asked to only have the pendants. He charged me the same price and didn’t delivery the pendants until I got to the airport and they were not what I asked for(undone and can’t be used). At that point I didn’t care and was ready to go home. I hope others have much better facilities to support their journey.
Benjamin Royer
2 years ago

I’ve absolutely loved my experiences here at Marosa and can’t wait to go back! As soon as my flight arrived to Iquitos Tony (one of the host) was at the airport to pick me up. It was so nice to show up and not have to stress about a single thing. Marosa is really a safe and beautiful place for healing and just focusing on yourself. It’s an awesome environment because everyone is there for similar reasons. The ceremonies are so special and the energy and experience the shamans bring with their Icaros is one of the most powerful things I’ve experienced. The shamans are amazing at being able to connect with you on another level. They are able to help when you need it and guide you through your ceremonies to have the most beneficial experiences. As soon as I showed up it felt like I was home. The location is amazing and you are really able to connect with nature. The food was delicious and probably the freshest I’ve ever eaten. I can’t wait to go back again and continue my journey with ayahuasca. Ayahuasca doesn’t always give you what you want but it’s what you need.
Daisy Bai
a year ago

My bf and I went to Marosa for a 10day plant dieta program and couldn’t be happier that we made the decision to go! The centre is build on prestige white sand that used to ran a river, many of us enjoyed walking on it barefoot. Maestra Angela and Maetro Elias, along with other staff/family members and an amazing English speaking facilitator Jordan, took great care of us. We went there for both physical healing and spiritual growth, and walked away filled with peace and gratitude. This place is magical, and times we’ve soent in social isolation and solitude contributed to our blissful experience. The accommodations are rustic and humble but comfortable. The bathrooms and showers are clean. I grew to really love the cold showers there to cool off from the jungle heat. We were pleasantly surprised how fewer bugs they had there compared to another centre we’ve been to. There were 8 puppies (2-4months old) while we were there along with some other ducks and chickens roaming around, and the wild birds sounded incredible. I hope more people find this place and experience the authentic healing it offers.
Anthony Serpico
5 months ago

Beautiful people, beautiful culture, and beautiful icaros. I have only ever experienced the glory and love of Latin American peoples once. It was here at Marosa. If you need healing Maestra Angela and her wonderful family will take care of you. God bless this place and long live the Shipibo tradition. Peace and love from a humble patron of your beautiful retreat. 10/10

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5.0 out of 5

Overall 5.0

Lia
August 31, 2023 at 3:35 pm

I have been to Marosa twice already and I know that I will go again sometime in the future. This should be enough, but I will say more 🙂
I’ve been through quite a lot of trauma in my life, and last year I got to a point that my depression overwhelmed me. I knew that I need to do more than I was doing at the time, and I knew that ayahuasca would be the solution for me. I didn’t know though about Marosa and I went there guided by my intuition, but let me tell you, I don’t regret it for a second. I found at Marosa all I needed and more!
The location, the people working there, the shamans, the medicine, the food, everything was what I needed and my two experiences at Marosa gave me a new lease in life. I can definitely say now that I am not the same person I was before Marosa. I feel stronger, healthier, more optimistic, I love life and myself more than I ever did and all this thanks to what Marosa facilitated for me.
If you are not sure which centre to. choose, don’t hesitate if you come across Marosa. Go for it and you’ll thank me later! I ended up telling all my friends about it and I know that when their time will come, when mama ayahuasca will call them, they will choose Marosa too.
Last but not least, and I know that this is important for all of us, the rapport price-quality is balanced and fair.
To anyone reading this review, just know that with Marosa, you really are in good hands!
Much love to all!
loft_d
August 20, 2023 at 9:03 pm

This center feels like home to me. The family atmosphere and welcoming environment felt safe and relaxed. Between great food, quiet location, connected shamans and facilitators, and the beautiful nature surrounding the center, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to find healing.

I saw the shamans and Tony work tirelessly to make sure every passenger got the experience they needed and wanted. And Jordan was there to support integration and processing at every moment. They are truly wonderful and compassionate people who’s love for helping others is displayed in everything they do.

I would recommend this place to anyone who needs help at any level of experience dealing with plant medicines.
Shaqueque21
June 27, 2023 at 12:23 am

I’ve absolutely loved my experiences here at Marosa and can’t wait to go back! As soon as my flight arrived to Iquitos Tony (one of the host) was at the airport to pick me up. It was so nice to show up and not have to stress about a single thing.

Marosa is really a safe and beautiful place for healing and just focusing on yourself. It’s an awesome environment because everyone is there for similar reasons. The ceremonies are so special and the energy and experience the shamans bring with their Icaros is one of the most powerful things I’ve experienced. The shamans are amazing at being able to connect with you on another level. They are able to help when you need it and guide you through your ceremonies to have the most beneficial experiences.

As soon as I showed up it felt like I was home. The location is amazing and you are really able to connect with nature. The food was delicious and probably the freshest I’ve ever eaten. I can’t wait to go back again and continue my journey with ayahuasca.

Ayahuasca doesn’t always give you what you want but it’s what you need.
eveofthefuture
June 23, 2023 at 10:55 am

Bonjour, hola, hello… My name is Sandrine and I spent three weeks at Marosa during May 2023. This was my first Ayahuasca retreat and I give my review a five star rating for the following reasons: I was looking for a small retreat. I did not wish to be with a large group of people and Marosa caters to small groups. It was crucial for me that the money I spent for the retreat would strictly go to the Shipibo community. Marosa is owned by a Shipibo family. I am an anthropologist and, of course, strongly believe in helping indigenous groups. I was curious about Ayahuasca and Shipibo culture from an anthropological standpoint as well as a personal one. My quest was to dig deeper in some past trauma that has been showing its ugly face from time to time. I knew that spending time in a place like Marosa would only help in my healing and my personal path. As a woman who travels alone, I also pay much attention to safety. The day I landed at Iquitos and I saw Angela, Tony and Angela’s daughter all waiting for me outside the airport I knew I was in safe hands, I knew I was in my Shipibo family. Angela took care of me as if I was her daughter. I had much time spent with her… talking… explaining to her my goals and my issues. I had never done Ayahuasca before and did not wish to take too much or too little. Angela guided me the entire time. Tony took care of the logistics and I got to meet many members of the family. Their cook and her son were a delight. The food was delicious (something I had never expected since I was on the Marosa plant diet and no sugar or salt are allowed.) Maestro Rafael and his wife Lourdes were like parents to me. They took care of me. Every morning! Helping me with an old foot injury and so much more. My little house where I stayed was comfortable. I encourage anyone to bring little items to make it even more like home. I purchased gorgeous art from Angela and her daughter which I used to decorate my little hut… my stay was filled with love, compassion, laughter, some necessary crying but all was beauty and kindness. I left Marosa with a brand new understanding of what self-love is really about. I call Angela (whom I call godmother) regularly and plan to return to Marosa before the end of the year (with friends.)
Sudi
June 20, 2023 at 4:07 pm

While researching for an Aya center for the first time in 2022, I asked on a Facebook page for recommendations, and someone said something like, “It is already done,” What they meant was, although I didn’t know it yet, I would go where I meant to go. It couldn’t be more true… I somehow ended up at Marosa while it was not even on my list of selected retreats. And how blessed I was to end up there.

My first Ayahuasca experience was in Marosa in September 2022, and I went back again in Feb 2023.

I have been struggling with severe anxiety and depression for a very long time,
There are no words to express my gratitude to these amazing people and what they did for me. There is no comparison to how much work, care, and love they put into bringing me back to life.
My gratitude to Maestro Humberto and Maestra Angela will be eternal. They (and Tony and Jordan) went above and beyond what you can expect, even from your closest friends and family. They are giants who are the pillars of well-being in this world. There is no way of explaining their infinite wisdom and love.

After decades of living like a zombie, I started to feel inner joy and happiness after my first retreat, and there is no way I can explain the second one. Seriously… there is no way!

It is impossible to leave a comment without mentioning Jordan; Someone should start a petition to add his photo to Wikipedia as the definition of the word “Patience.” He is love <3

And Tony the pillar that keeps this center going with all his hard work and love.

And my gratitude to each and every one of the staff members. I have never seen so much greatness and humility combined in one place.

As I said, there are no words to express the experience and my love and gratitude.

This retreat is not a shiny, luxurious place. It is basic, simple, and humble. You have all you need without all the show and fuss you see in some other places. Here Shamans are not walking around in shiny, showy outfits. You are not pushed from one Westernized program to the other. Here, things are not done for advertisement; they are done the way they should be done, natural, humble, organic, and true to the plant spirit. The Shaman's intuition on dieta is unbelievable. There is no doubt that they are connected to a higher wisdom.

When I ask people for their feedback on a place, my question always is "Would you send someone you love, your child, your sibling, to that place?", and if someone asks me that question, my answer is "ABSOLUTELY".