Enter profound states of consciousness and catalyze deep personal transformation through sacred medicine ceremonies
Suheib says, "I got to try Bufo, Kambo and Ayahuasca with Augustina. She’s an amazing host, very good at turning the space comfortable for you and making sure you have your own journey, but still well informed about every step." See more
Jill says, "I did an individual session with Soledad and Shakti Healing. I received changa medicine and the whole experience from start to finish was beautiful. I loved how there was a ceremony honoring the medicine and healers." See more
Sandor says, "People say that you don't find Ayahuasca, it finds you. The teacher appears when the student is ready for the lesson, so it is with Ayahuasca. It will come to you when the time is right." See more
Anonymous says, "Die Anmeldung und der Kontakt verliefen wunderbar. Auch die Durchführung des Retreats und die Organisation des Teams waren ausgezeichnet. Ich möchte nicht zu sehr von meinen Erfahrungen mit Ayahuasca erzählen." See more
Mary says, "As a survivor of child abuse and now suffering from fibromyalgia (plus the chronic migraines and depression that comes along with it), I've tried everything. I knew when the suicidal ideations became more frequent, it was time to think outside the box and reach outside my comfort zone." See more
Sarah says, "He tenido la suerte de trabajar con los Magic Mushroom y ha sigo una experiencia mágica. El equipo acompañan de la mejor manera posible. Lo recomiendo 100%" See more
Ionut says, "How to describe in words such a profound experience?! I won’t talk about the experience itself as it is to personal and intimate but i can talk about Isa and the great job that she does." See more
Anonymous says, "Charly is a genuinely amazing human being. A positive and incredibly happy spirit that tailored the retreat to individual needs in a safe, stress-free environment." See more
Michael says, "It is obvious that Ixca answered a direct call to help bring forth enlightenment for many. Not only do a believe she was born with an inate ability to facilitate growth, she has put in the work to cultivate this gift." See more
Kathryn says, "Finding the words to explain how magical this retreat was is difficult. From the very start I felt at home with a group of strangers who quickly became very important to me." See more
Roxana says, "Many told me about trying bufo, at first I was afraid of the unknown. I was super recommended to go with Clau and it was really incredible how I felt accompanied, restrained and flowing in my own experience." See more
Jordan says, "My experience at this retreat was other worldly. It was everything I expected and more. Stephano (the shaman of the program) is one of the most knowledgeable and whole hearted people I have ever run it." See more
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.
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.
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.