Lupuna Ayahuasca Healing Center

Iquitos, Peru

Lupuna Ayahuasca Center is dedicated to provide profound healing with Ayahuasca, also Kambo, Chiric and Uchu Sanango diet and other plant diets, San Pedro.

We are a HEALING CENTER, we focus on spiritual HEALING. Therefore we only accommodate for max. 10 people.

3 highly experienced powerful Shamans  including Shaman Kev from Australia run beautiful safe ceremonies, during which one or two English/Spanish/(Czech) facilitators (Rob and Katerina) are present to assist. There are max. 10 guests in the spacious ceremonial house. On the following day there always is a group or one on one talk about the experience and how to integrate it in every day life. You can watch video reviews on our website.

We do focus on healing depression, anxiety, PTSD, physical diseases. So you have your own wooden cabin with your own bathroom (flushing toilet, shower, wash basin), you don’t share with anybody.

The Center is located at the edge of the Amazon jungle, next to a small village, to which there is a road so you don’t walk through the jungle to get to us. We pick people up in Iquitos in the morning of the 1st day of the retreat and transport on our boat to the center, about 30 minutes away. Drop off is the last day of the retreat, morning, back to Iquitos.

We dare say we offer the best accommodation for ayahuasca experience, which is single private cabins with a shower and flushing toilet. There is no sharing with other people. We have small groups of people to make sure each person receives the maximum. We have maximum number of ayahuasca ceremonies with Kambo and San Pedro included in the price for those who wish to do it and only private cabins with their own bathrooms. This is very important for ayahuasca experience and anyone serious about healing will appreciate having privacy.

There are 5, 8 and 11 day retreats, Kambo, Sanango diet are included in the price as an option for those who are interested. We make trips to see anacondas, sloths, we can do other activities, all depending on your mood and healing process. We specialize in removing negative energies.

San Pedro – in any retreat type for + $ 90

5 days / 3 ayahuasca / 1 kambo / private cabin with bathroom: $ 920

8 days / 5 ayahuasca / 1 kambo / private cabin with bathroom: $ 1,460 (you can do Sanango diet, but only 2 ayahuasca)

11 days / 7 ayahuasca / 1 kambo / private cabin with bathroom: $ 2,190 you can do Sanango diet, but only 4 ayahuasca)

24 days for profound healing / up to 12 ayahuasca / sanango and other plant diets /powerful alternative methods of healing

Reviews (13)

5.0 out of 5
Overall 5.0
  • HoosierScott
    HoosierScott
    November 22, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    I had been researching Ayahuasca for nearly ten years after reading an article in National Geographic Travel Magazine. Being a person who loves travel and anything off of the beaten path, I was surprised I had never heard of this medicine before.

    The author of the article had spent her time in what has become a fairly well-known retreat center and it was an obvious starting place to begin my research with the intent of attending a ceremony. I was put off by the cost of the program and began looking into other programs.

    As I continued my research over the years, I found programs that ranged from affordably priced to what I would consider on the expensive side. I read articles, blogs and even learned some people would just take a leap of faith and travel to Iquitos and find a Shaman or Ayahuasca by walking around talking to people. Way to risky for me, so I needed the safety net of an organized program.

    More time passed as I let the abundance of options, prices and fear of facing my inner self detract me from making the commitment to this trip. In place of facing my fears on the spiritual level, I took trips that fed my ego and appealed to my sense of adventure. For example, I went to Pamplona Spain and ran with the bulls. The rest of that trip included Paris, Venice and Rome.

    So with that said, I was able to overcome my fear of running with the bulls, but the more I looked into Ayahuasca, the more excuses I had. Then I began researching Peru and the jungle and had myself near panic level thinking about the variety of jungle insects and animals that I could face or interact with.

    Still, I could not shake the idea of the adventure and was nearing a critical point in my life. I was becoming increasingly angry, moody, unhappy and could lose my temper in a sudden and hostile way. I was starting to understand that I could not continue in this manner and I had to commit to a program.

    I discovered Lupuna, and had vacation time allotted for the specific retreat time in September of 2019. Again, driven by some fear of facing myself on Ayahuasca and fear of Brazilian Wandering Spiders, Anacondas and other jungle monsters. I kept putting off registering and when I finally found the courage, the time slot that matched my vacation time was no longer available.

    I reached out to Katerina and Kev, and they graciously made my retreat happen. I came to learn that had allotted this time to maintenance projects around the retreat center and a little breather for them. I think this speaks volumes about them and their commitment to serving people with their retreat center.

    I had planned my trip to allow a visit to Machu Picchu and a little time in Cusco and a few other small towns. While at Machu Picchu, I witnessed a man with a small group of people having some sort of gathering that seemed very unusual. I took up a spot on one of the small stone walls and tried to blend in to watch them.

    I was being so powerfully drawn to them that I could not stop watching. This man had long hair and grandfatherly looks. He was dealing with his group one on one and each ended up with a long embrace and tears streaming from their eyes. I had stumbled across something very special and was just appreciative of getting to witness it.

    At some point, the man noticed me and called me over. He embraced me and began thanking me for being there and that they all felt blessed by my presence. I was wrapped in the most loving and kind embrace and could barely believe my luck. I had began to wait at the exit of Machu Picchu to find out who and what he was but thought I would just let this powerful moment be just that.

    Ironically, I bumped into him at the train station a day or two later and learned his name and that he was a spiritual guide who also uses Ayahuasca. Coincidence? I think not.

    Anyways, after a few days in Iquitos, my mind was just overwhelmed at the energy of this city. Tuk-tuks putter around zipping in and out of lanes and each other. The architecture is very interesting and the people are good. In the many cities I have traveled, Iquitos has become one of my absolute favorites.

    On the day I am to meet Katerina and Kev, I back my belongings and head to our meeting point. We sign some papers and load myself and my gear into a tuk-tuk and began weaving through the madness of Iquitos traffic. We get to their long wooden boat which had a jungle leaf roof.

    We putter down the river to where they moor their boat and begin the small trek to the center. My fear of the jungle is starting to fade as I am with the hosts and their staff who right away make you feel like part of the family.

    Coming from 80-120 workweeks, which include 24 hour shifts at the fire department and then driving a gas tanker, I am used to being busy and on the go non-stop. This retreat is the first time in many years that I have just stopped, slowed down and enjoyed the present moment. It did not happen easily at first. There is a good size open air gazebo structure with hammocks strung all about.

    We spent most of our days piloting the hammocks and just enjoying the day. I never gained expert hammock pilot status but learned many different ways of using my foot or fingers to send my hammock into flight. I could get used to that!

    As the day progressed, I was nervous about the ceremony. Kev and I talked about the medicine. There is a piece of it in its natural state hanging near the hammocks and Kev explained that I was there in the right place at the right time according to the medicine. He then went as far to claim that I had been summoned to the jungle by Ayahuasca.

    I reacted to Kev by saying that was a pretty wild concept to wrap my mind around, but that I could understand. It sort of makes sense that this plant that has such a large spiritual component to it, would let you know about it and then bring you here when life was a critical moment. It was a very intriguing concept.

    Also, Kev and discussed meeting the spiritual guide at Macchu Picchu and he seemed genuinely excited that I had that experience and further proof that Ayahuasca was at work in my life.

    As the day progressed, and ceremony became closer and closer, my nerves would start to get the best of me. By the time the evening came, and I saw the lamps coming up the wooden walkways, I knew my time had come.

    We enter this grand ceremony place they refer to as the Maloka. Just the immense size and beauty of the hand built jungle structure lets you know there is something special about to happen.

    In my research, I had more or less been under the impression that the Shaman was a critical part of the ceremony and would in fact be able to interpret your visions or at least see them and be there with you. I found this concept hard to wrap my mind around until I witnessed it later in ceremony.

    Maestro Nilton began to clear the space of negative energy. This I found to be fascinating to watch him and listen to him. Even now, I will listen to some of the youtube videos of his chants because they were really powerful.

    I will say that the medicine is terrible tasting. That part of it was even worse than I expected. But I will counter that and say that is a small price to pay for what I experienced and witnessed while using the medicine.

    Under Ayahausca, I saw colors, patterns and shapes that would not even seem possible. I had good visions and some maybe not so pleasant. It was during the not so pleasant times that Maestro Nilton came to me and began working feverishly over me. He knew what was going on. It was powerful.

    Every so often, he would leave the main part of the Maloka and the ceremony and visions would sort of fade out. When he came back and started singing the Icaros again, the only thing I can compare it to is a campfire. It begins to die down and you add another log. It fires back up in intensity. That was the effect he had with his Icaros. Extremely powerful and amazing to witness.

    At first, I found the noise of the jungle to be quite intersting but a little much to try and sleep. After the first nights ceremony, the sound of the jungle was like a beautiful symphony and I could not get enough of the different sounds I was hearing. I was in tune with nature after my first ceremony and that is one of the benefits of the medicine. What a gift!

    One night in ceremony, listening to the unique nature sounds I had never heard, I hear something fly by. I swear it was singing “it is going to rain” “it is going to rain” and Kev said that whenever that bird flies through, he has never seen it not rain.

    Coming from a lot of childhood trauma, and experiencing some of the terrible aspects of life and loss as a full-time firefighter, I found peace and release from the burdens I had been carrying around. I have always had a healthy dislike for treatments that came in a pill form and believe that Ayahuasca is a gift and amazing tool for personal and spiritual growth.

    When you know the story of how this retreat center came to be built stick by stick, floated down the river and hand carried to its location, you appreciate the beauty of this place and the commitment Katerina, Kev, Nilton and Roberto and staff have to helping people grow and heal.

    They offer a lot and have a fair price knowing what all goes into building, growing and maintaining a facility like this. They employ villagers from the village adjacent to them and have giving heart to them and their children and school.

    I had one on one access to all the staff including the Maestro. I give Lupuna and its staff the highest rating I possibly could. They broke from routine quite a bit to add value to my experience by going up river, swimming, fishing for little fish with teeth and eating fresh from the market place. They even shamed me into holding an Anaconda. I have pictures to prove it. LOL.

    I am sure there are other fine retreats out there but, when I return to Peru, I am going to go to Lupuna again. The retreat is safe, the jungle is not scary and the healing and growth from the experience are unmatched.

    Scott M.
    Indianapolis, Indiana USA

  • Ne1llyboy
    Ne1llyboy
    February 16, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    As soon as I met Kat and Kev they made me feel very welcome and I was glad I chose this retreat.
    The centre is in a nice place, lots of space and private tambo for privacy.
    Really enjoyed my experience here, learned a lot about myself, learned a lot when I came home and will 100% return in the future… can’t forget Robert either who always hang out with us during the day and assisted in the evening ceremonies making sure we were looked after….. thank you so much guys for the

  • alan p
    alan p
    February 15, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    I don’t travel and I don’t trust people much so going to the jungle initially was difficult for me but I had a strong calling to do this as all my other options had been expended. The beginning of the process was a shock for me but the team at Lupuna explained and helped me proceed as it was very difficult. The weight I was carrying with me was lifted, I am happy I did it, I thought it would never be possible. I understood the nature and its healing power and it seems to me that the jungle environment makes ayahuasca experience stronger. Now I trust ayahuasca, the shamans, the team. Thank you guys.

  • jbooth
    jbooth
    February 12, 2020 at 2:32 am

    I absolutely recommend Lupuna Centre. I felt very safe, comfortable, and cared for during my entire stay for an 8-day retreat in January 2020. Even though this wasn’t my first ayahuasca retreat (but it was my first time at Lupuna), I still had some fears about the medicine and in deciding to go. But I am so glad that I listened more to my sensing of trust and good intentions from Kat and Kev after talking with them on the phone. The retreat centre is beautiful, peaceful, and feels luxurious while still being considerate of the environment. Kat and Kev are such wonderful, generous and caring people, as are the maestros Jauriman and Nilton, and translator Rob. The next day after each ceremony, Kat and Kev were always there to share and discuss my experiences in depth. I can tell that they genuinely want to help people. I feel that I received healing, that I released/purged some things that were no longer serving me, and that I gained greater clarity on several aspects of myself — things that I have understood on an intellectual level, but with ayahuasca I understood these lessons on a deeper, embodied, emotional level. If I feel called again to ayahuasca, I will definitely be coming back to Lupuna.

  • RobertC
    RobertC
    February 5, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Since the passing of my brother I’ve had to deal with severe loss in my life which left me in a downwards spiral of horrible emotion, and struggle. My health deteriorated, my family deteriorated, I didn’t know how to move past, ayahuasca found me and I chose Lupuna Center after we had a phone call and I trusted them. It is hard for me as I am blind, I needed special attention and help throughout the process. Everything was perfect, my digestion was fixed, I was able to reconnect and understand my brother’s passing. I see now that he is happy and it helps me move on in my life. There is no more pain and suffering. Just love and understanding. I’m planning to go back to receive more as I see the powerful effects that ayahuasca can bring. I can’t thank the team enough at Lupuna Center. They are very loving and accommodating people. And I see they are sent by God to make life better.

  • LannyL
    LannyL
    February 4, 2020 at 11:22 am

    All the cliche’s I have heard are completely true.

    1.”It’s like 10-15 years of therapy in one night”.
    2.”Ayahuasca is more like a cheat”
    3.”It’s like jumping the line at the grocery store” (I made that one up)

    All I felt is love from every single person at the retreat and I felt extremely safe. At the end of my week at Lapuna, I was questioning if the cost of my entire trip (flights, hotels, lapuna) was worth it. First off this retreat is extremely well priced, but I was still questioning if the entire thing was worth it. I can say being 1.5months removed from my trip, it absolutely was. The small changes that happened every day after and the small changes that continue to happen to me have made my life much better. I am a numbers person, the week after I would guess my anxiety was down to about 20-30% of what I had prior. Now being a couple months later, I am guessing my anxiety is about 50% of what it used to be. So much better considering how much anxiety I had prior. I am so much more present. I walk slower, I reflect more and life’s problems aren’t so big anymore. Highly recommended. I will be going back. Thanks so much.

  • Hanka
    Hanka
    January 29, 2020 at 11:47 am

    I have suffered from mental disorders (anxiety, severe depression and suicidal thoughts) until ayahuasca called me – it called me to Lupuna Center where I participated last year in several ayahuasca ceremonies with 3 amazing shamans Nilton, Jauriman and Kevin. At first I thought treatment for my condition was impossible but I had no other options and gave it a try. The process was very tough but the results I have have given me freedom from my mental state. I am released, it feels like new life open for me. I am forever grateful to Lupuna and the team there. They are genuinely caring people who really have the ambition to help others. You will not be disappointed.

  • Chemist T.
    Chemist T.
    January 27, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    I attended Lupuna Center for 4 ceremonies in March 2019. I was very impressed with warm welcome and the hosts Kat & Kev were very understanding towards my needs. Before, I attended 2 different centers and had not so good experience with too many people in the ceremony and I had to share a room with other people but wasn’t told in advance. The accommodation in Lupuna was very comfortable, I had a hut for myself with a bathroom, which exceeded my expectations. The ceremonies were more than I expected, extremely powerful, they gave me good insight to my life. I had a lot of purging but it was worth it. I am forever grateful. If I need to do more aya I will definitely go back to Lupuna.

  • TonyR
    TonyR
    January 8, 2020 at 11:16 am

    If you ever feel the call of ayahuasca, do yourself a huge favour and attend this retreat! Kat and Kev are the most kind and loving hosts, and their retreat has been so well thought out. They are literally there for you in every step of the process and allay any type of apprehensions you’re bound to experience when you travel half way round the world to engage in an authentic ayahuasca ceremony. I can’t speak highly enough of Ayahuasca Lupuna Retreat! Maestro is truly a master Shaman who is also full of love and compassion.
    Thankyou so much Kat and Kev, it was a truly special experience

  • Maria M
    Maria M
    December 29, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    From the start of my process of looking into different retreat Kat and Kev were very helpful. Making my decision easier to take the trip out to Iquito peru. They made me aware of everything I need to do to prepare for my Journey as well as what I was going to expect. Everyone at the retreat was helpful and kind. If you are in search for knowledge and healing, then I would recommend Lupuna Retreat because they care about you in a soul level. My back issues since birth were fixed! During ceremony and after I felt safe. I understand that the word Jungle is scary. But really there is nothing to fear. Just remember the reason you want to embark on this journey and let your heart guide you to the decision. I am forever grateful. Thank you Ayahuasca Lupuna Retreat

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