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Bufo Alvarius 5meo dmt session in Playa del Carmen Mexico
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Anonymous says, "Alfonso is so loving and kind. He is open about his experience with the medicines and makes sure you are comfortable and well informed before you begin your journey." See more
$120
4.88
Changa. La medicina del amor (fechas flexibles)
Flexible Dates
Anonymous says, "Sole is an angel in this world. I did plant medicine for the first time with her and I’ve never felt so much love, emotional relief and depth of a breath. I came back to earth feeling reborn after meeting with the plant mother." See more
$200
5.00
Xanga (tepeskohuite) experience
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Anonymous says, "This retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my life. I worked with Aurora mostly. She is amazingly intuitive. The food was wonderful and fresh. I loved the camp site with the Cenote for relaxing and spiritual cleansing." See more
$99
5.00
Individual JUREMA (Acacia-Mimosa) Ceremony - Portugal
Open Dates
Liam says, "Param, along with friend and guide Elan, I cant thank you enough. Healing is a long journey, but one that has to start somewhere. I couldn’t believe how sad I was to leave, these people really do the work and know what they are talking about." See more
$320
5.00
Eleusinia 8-Day Psilocybin and DMT Retreat in Mexico
Last Chance
March 22 - 29, 2026
Lynne says, "Eleusinia is beyond compare. I spent an incredible amount of time researching retreats. I was interested in finding someplace to send my son to help with his depression." See more
From $7,425
/ 8 days
4.98
Arkana Amazon - 7 Day Ayahuasca Retreat
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7 Days Package
Tiffany says, "I attended the 7 day retreat at Arkana in the Sacred Valley and I can’t say enough beautiful things about the whole experience. I felt safe, understood, comfortable, and open from the moment I met Bob at the hotel to take us all there." See more
From $2,520
5.00
Bufo Alvarius Ceremony in Barcelona, Spain
Kerilyn 's Staff Pick
May 29, 2026
Kaan says, "This was an incredible experience. I felt safe and cared for throughout. The Avalon team is truly phenomenal in the way they work. From their respect for indigenous practices to way they synthesize western modalities, it is amazing." See more
€359
/ 1 day
4.98
7 Day Women's Psilocybin Retreat
June 8 - 14, 2026
Sheryl says, "I can’t express enough positive about my experience, the people, the place, the food, the medicine. I will never go anywhere else for plant medicine. I was SO cared for by Humberto and Krista during a difficult medicine experience." See more
From $1,950
/ 7 days
4.94
5-Day Bufo Retreat in Portugal: Deep Healing with Non-Dual Coaching & Trauma Release
April 6 - 12, 2026
Marc says, "Where to begin?... Bufo was for me an experience of fundamental significance. I felt it to be very vibrational in all possible sense of the term. I was very and happily surprised by the experience." See more
From €1,690
/ 7 days
5.00
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How much does a DMT retreat cost?
Based on current data, DMT/Xanga retreat experiences typically cost between USD $155-180 for a 2-day program, averaging USD $77-90 per day. These ceremonies are primarily offered in Mexico and Costa Rica, with relatively consistent pricing across locations. The experiences are generally structured as short immersions rather than extended retreats, focusing on the ceremonial session itself with supporting preparation and integration activities.
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Questions about DMT
Can you have ayahuasca without DMT?
Absolutely. In fact, it is consumed with low amounts or no DMT-containing admixtures in many Amazonian communities. This is quite common for more communal ceremonies, as the DMT-rich brews can be overwhelming for non-shamanic members.
Also, the purging element of ayahuasca holds a much higher importance in some communities, where a weakly visionary but highly emetic version of the brew is drunk in public rituals for the cleansing of the body; the brew itself is endearingly referred to as la purga.
What are the main differences between 5-MeO-DMT and DMT?
5-MeO-DMT and DMT are quite different medicines, despite their similar names. Traditional DMT (N,N-DMT) creates rich, colorful visions filled with geometric patterns, entities, and detailed realms that shamans in the Amazon have worked with for millennia. The experience typically lasts 10-20 minutes when smoked. In contrast, 5-MeO-DMT, found in Bufo alvarius toad secretions and some plants, produces an immediate dissolution of self into pure consciousness - what many describe as "becoming one with the white light." It's generally a 15-30 minute journey that feels more like experiencing pure Source energy than entering a visionary realm.
The intensity and safety profiles differ substantially. 5-MeO-DMT is considered significantly more potent, often requiring only 5-7mg compared to 20-30mg for DMT. Due to its sheer power, 5-MeO demands extremely careful administration and has a higher risk profile. Traditional DMT, while still profound, tends to be more manageable for most people and has a longer history of ceremonial use, particularly in ayahuasca brews. Source
Their roles in traditional medicine reflect this contrast. DMT remains central to various Indigenous practices, especially in South America where it's revered as a teaching medicine that shows visions and insights. 5-MeO-DMT, though used by some Indigenous groups in Central America, has a more limited traditional context and is often approached more as a pure consciousness medicine rather than a visionary teacher plant. Modern practitioners typically treat them very differently - DMT ceremonies might involve icaros (sacred songs) and last hours, while 5-MeO sessions are usually brief and conducted in near silence.