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Sapan Inka: Small groups (7 people) and integration sessions
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At Sapan Inka, we believe that participating in an Ayahuasca retreat offers a profound opportunity for deep energetic cleansing, spiritual awakening, and personal healing. Our unique approach is a conscious synthesis of traditional Amazonian plant medicine and the principles of transpersonal psychology. We are not a center for spiritual tourism; we are a dedicated sanctuary for psychospiritual exploration, ancestral healing, and genuine personal transformation.
A Safe, Sacred, and Respectful Ceremonial Space
We distinguish ourselves through high ethical standards, personalized care, and unwavering energetic support during every ceremony. We honor a philosophy of conscious support: we respect the wisdom of expanded states of consciousness, allowing the healing intelligence of Ayahuasca and your own inner guidance to unfold naturally without unnecessary interference.
Safety and participant well-being are at the core of our practice:
- Ceremony Duration & Direct Care: Our ceremonies last approximately 3 hours. At the end of each ceremony, the healers check in personally with every participant.
- Dedicated Support: If you feel unstable, ungrounded, or unwell at the conclusion of the ritual, the healer will remain with you in the ceremonial temple for as long as necessary until you feel fully balanced, clear, and grounded.
- Overnight Vigilance: All guest rooms are located very close to the healer’s room. Our healers remain attentive and accessible throughout the entire night. If you require help, care, or reassurance at any hour, support is always immediately within reach.
Depth Psychotherapy & Integration
The transformative power of Ayahuasca is fully realized through structured integration. At Sapan Inka, psychotherapeutic integration goes beyond simple conversation. We provide a professional framework to help you interpret the symbolic language of your visions, bridging deep spiritual insights into tangible, lasting life changes.
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Preparation & Commitment
An Ayahuasca journey can be intensely challenging and demands emotional readiness, maturity, and commitment. Our approach is designed for individuals seeking authentic inner work rather than a superficial experience. To ensure safety and deep, personalized attention, we intentionally keep our retreat groups very small.
A Warm Welcome to Your Healing Journey
Embarking on a path of sacred medicine is a courageous step toward self-discovery, emotional freedom, and inner peace. We understand that taking this step requires trust, and we are committed to holding a safe, honorable, and compassionate space where you can safely release old burdens and reconnect with your true self.
If you feel called to work with us, we warmly invite you to begin this journey. Whether you wish to explore the details of our retreats or simply prefer a personal connection before applying, we welcome you to schedule a private 15-minute video call with us. We look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on your path to healing.
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May 24, 2026 at 12:17 pmMy experience with Erik and Nilda was truly profound and transformative. From the very beginning, I felt incredibly safe, welcomed, and cared for. Even though it was my first Ayahuasca experience, they created an environment that made everything feel calm, natural, and gradual, allowing me to fully trust the process.
I actually went into the experience without many expectations and without researching too much about the ritual itself. I intentionally wanted to know as little as possible so I would not condition my experience in any way. I simply felt called to do it because I am constantly searching for a deeper understanding of myself and my own inner world.
What touched me most was not only what happened during the ceremonies themselves, but how the experience continued unfolding in the months afterwards.
Erik and Nilda created a space that felt deeply safe, genuine, and meaningful. I am profoundly grateful for this journey and for the care, integrity, and presence they brought to it.
On a more practical level, everything was also beautifully taken care of. Nilda always made sure that the whole stay felt comfortable and welcoming. The accommodation was simple yet very comfortable, perfectly aligned with the peaceful and grounding atmosphere of the place, and the food was always nourishing and thoughtfully prepared.
For those who are seeking an experience of this kind and are looking for a safe, peaceful, and genuine environment, I can wholeheartedly recommend this place.
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May 7, 2026 at 9:22 amI just finished a 7-day Ayahuasca and San Pedro retreat at Sapan Inka, and I’m writing this because I’m so grateful to Erik and Nilda.
I chose Sapan Inka because I wanted something intimate—it’s a small center (max 6 people) run directly by the healers. My intention of retreat was on spiritual growth rather than healing deep trauma, and Erik is an expert in this area.
To be honest, the Ayahuasca journey was way tougher than I expected. I knew it wouldn’t be an easy process, but the reality really surprised me. I’m so thankful that Erik and Nilda were there to guide my soul and keep me safe through the intense journey. I learnt so much from the ceremony, which wasn’t exactly what I planned, but I’m so happy I did it.
My talks with Erik were really helpful. He is a wise man and helped me understand what I saw, giving me a clear path for integration and where I am going to.
A huge thank you to Erik, Nilda, and the guest shaman who did the Pachamama Despacho ceremony. I felt so much love from them, and I feel the same for them. I’m continuing my integration now and hope I can come back to Sapan Inka in the future.
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March 1, 2026 at 5:35 pmIt’s been about 7 months since my ayahuasca experience. I did 3 ayahuasca and 1 San Pedro ceremony and needless to say, all of which were deeply impactful and taught me unique things.
I think the experience is different for everyone, what Ayahuasca gives to you is dependent on what you bring to her and the attitude with which you approach this journey. One should know that these are deeply ancient plant medicines that have been used for generations by the indigenous cultures of this region. They have a rich history and it’s crucial to respect their culture and spiritual aspects prior to engaging with them.
One should also understand that this is not a resort, it’s a retreat. You come here to work on yourself in ways that you couldn’t in the modern world. The point is for you to disconnect from all the things that blur your ability to meaningfully introspect,
Erick and Nilda are very kind and gracious hosts, but above all else they are very experienced in their practice and I was at ease with the process because of how transparent they were with me and how easy it was connect with them. It really helps that they acknowledge both the spiritual aspects of healing, as well as the psychological mechanisms of the medication, and reinforce the ceremonies with 1:1 reflections the following day.
Although it was months ago, I continue to learn from my experiences and I genuinely believe I would not have had the same kind of therapeutic benefits with “traditional” Western medicine/therapy.
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October 4, 2025 at 7:00 pmI am about a year out from my aya journey with Erik and Nilda, and I reflect back fondly. Similar to alot of people I was seeking an ability to ‘jump in the deepend’ after years of other therapies that only scratched the surface.
Aya is intentional, and serious healing, or at least a door–for you to walk through. My wife and I took that seriously with our preparation specifically reading the style of support the Shipibo styling offers. You must put your best intention towards the dieta, and reflection and resolve.
You will be cared for in this experience but not coddled. Autonomy is healing, sitting in the highs and lows of the medicine is important. I see many westerners write a review assuming for an utmost catered experience. That is not this.
It is all beautiful offerings though. The temple, the countryside, the comfort food by Nilda, warmth from their home and their dogs. They are helpful but not overly so as it’s your journey after all.
I’ve continued on this journey occasionally sitting with aya, and learning other therapies to integrate into a more intentional and balanced life. Thank you Erik. Thank you Nilda. Thank you to my small group, thank you Peru, thank you Cusco.. Thank you Icaros. Thank you Macchu Piccuu, Thank you Madre. Thank you Padre. Thank you grandmother ayahuasca.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:11 pmI’m so happy to have had a wonderful and unforgettable experience at the Sapan Inka Retreat Home with Erik and Nilda. They’re both wonderful people.
See you next year! 🙂
Thank you very much!!