Holistic Healing Retreat focused on balancing Mind Body and Spirit
Psilocybin ceremony with skilled Mazatec Shaman
Bufo Alvarius Ceremony
Onsite integration workshops and sharing circles
Personalized Attention
Soundbaths
Yoga classes for all levels
Breathwork
Farm to Table nourishing meals at Selva
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Arkana Spiritual Center invites you to a profound voyage of self discovery at Arkana's impressive venue in the Yucatan Peninsula. The program is a carefully orchestrated sequence of sacred ancestral medicines, complemented by spiritual practices and workshops aimed at balancing your body, mind and spirit. All ceremonies will be lead by our powerful team of talented shamans and our compassionate facilitators.
ONLY DATE IN 2025: Nov 2 - 8th
What’s Included:
6 nights/7 days accommodation (double occupancy)
1 Peyote Ceremony Led by a Wirrarika Shaman
2 Psilocybin Mushroom Ceremonies with Maztec Shaman from Oaxaca*
1 Excursion to Cenote and Mayan Site
1 Temazcal Sweat Lodge
1 Vibrational Soundbath
1 Breathwave Session
2 Yoga Sessions
Internet connectivity
All vegetarian meals at the center (dinner is not served on ceremony nights, unless guests choose not to participate) plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center and membership to exclusive Facebook group.
* There will be an extra fee of $100, to be paid IN CASH to our local company to cover the cost of the plant medicines served at the retreat.
16th Century Luxury Eco-Hacienda centrally located in Yucatan Mexico
Comfortable Rooms & Suites (extra cost)
2 Onsite Pools + 1 Lap Pool
Outdoor Cinema
Meditation Room
Yoga / Multipurpose Room
Farm to Table Vegetarian Cuisine
Temazcallis with Plunge Pool
Sacred Medicines
Sapo (from the Bufo Alvarius toad in the Sonoran desert) contains the 5Meo DMT molecule which is also known as the God or Spirit molecule. This short and profound ceremony offers an intense, concentrated, and deeply mystical experience comparable to Hindu experiences of Moksha and Samadhi or Buddhist experiences of Nirvana. This medicine will be offered as an optional add-on for the retreat for an extra cost.
Psilocybe Mushrooms: Also known as niños santos (Holy Children) in Mexico, Psilocybe Mushrooms are powerful entheogens sought after for known for their ability to induce altered states of consciousness and their profound healing properties. They are very effective at treating diseases like depression, social anxiety, PTSD, addiction. They also heal traces of trauma stemming from physical, mental and sexual abuse. We will be serving this sacred medicine in its original Mazatec ritual, guided by shamans from the lineage of Abuela Julieta, a member of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.
Flight Information
• Nearest Airport: Cancun International Airport CUN
• Inbound: We recommend flying in the day prior to the start of the retreat so you can get settled in.
• Outbound: You can fly out any time after 8pm on the last day of the retreat (Saturday). We recommend staying overnight in Cancun and flying out on Sunday.
Ground Transportation: We provide a complimentary shuttle to/from the Center from Cancun.
• Pickup: Sunday 8:00 am
• Dropoff: Saturday 05:30 pm in Cancun
Accommodation
We provide a wide range of comfortable accommodations offering options at different price points
AYUC Double Shared
Traveling alone and dont mind sharing? Our shared double rooms offer comfortable accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender. One can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. The majority of the healing experience is done with the group, so don’t be shy. You’re bound to make friends here so enjoy the process – the sharing is part of the fun!
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Double Private (2ppl)
*Registration reserves the entire room*
This private room type offers privacy for 2 guests booking together, featuring 2 beds with organically designed accommodations, abundant natural light, and lush surrounding foliage. This option is perfect for couples, individuals preferring privacy, or 2 people who want to room together.
Rooms are comfortably furnished and feature thoughtfully curated, all-natural bathroom amenities to encourage restoration.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Single Private
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and quiet during their journeys, our private rooms offer jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Mayan Suites Private
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private Mayan Cabins feature gorgeous jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room also includes:
Air conditioning
En-suite bathroom with a spacious shower
Relaxing Hammock
Exclusive Pool Area
A writing desk/creative space
Orthopedic mattress with magnetic topper
Soft Cotton linens
Full Sized Closet with amenity station
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
Complimentary Bicycle Rental
All of our accommodations also include all meals, plant medicine ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All food is served at Selva, our conscious kitchen. We serve healthy, nutritious meals that will support you in your healing journey with ayahuasca and can accomodate your specific diet requirements.
What's Included
2 Psilocybin Mushroom Ceremony with Mazatec Healer
1 Peyote Ceremony with Wirrarika Shaman
Yoga Classes
Soundhealing
Breathwork
Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)
Onsite Integration Workshops and Sharing Circles
3 nights/4 days accommodation at Arkana Yucatan
Internet connection through WIFI
All vegetarian meals at the Center (no dinners on ceremony nights, unless you decide not to partake – in which case dinner will be provided for you), plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center
Optional Bufo Alvarius Ceremony (Fee Applies)
What's Not Included
Optional Activities (Fee Applies):
Massage Therapies
Customer Reviews
5.00 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
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Amazing experience at Arkana
Arkana offers many modalities of healing. The people working there really want to be there, and I happened to be lucky with my beautiful cohort that came to experience the médecine in the heart of Peru.
I chose the Sacred Valley location, it felt very safe. The food was incredible, the laundry service included. The staff was very professional and have firm boundaries in place to maintain the safety of those participating at all times. I observed how nurturing the staff were to the people that attended and would highly recommend this centre to all my friends and family.
Thank you team Arkana!
5.0
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A Place to Truly Trust and Surrender
I have been to a handful of these places (almost feels wrong to lump this in with the others), and I finally feel like I have found a place that meets the sweet-spot of trust and powerful experience. Not knowing where to start, I'll just say off hand that as in anything in life, be it work or communities you surround yourself with, the people you engage with are perhaps the most important factor, and Arkana has done an amazing job of growing a family of qualified, loving, caring, adaptable and attentive staff to ensure a beautiful and rewarding experience to the customer/patient/client. I felt rather quickly that we were in good hands when the week started, which is a pivotal aspect for these retreats as surrender is impossible without that level of trust.
To put it plainly, the experiences within the retreat were as powerful as needed to be, and the maestros as well as the staff work with you (not common! honestly) to truly ensure you get what you need with the medicine, which sounds like it would be out of their hands, but indeed I can attest to their importance in this role as well.
Now one thing that may seem trivial but is by no means the case, the food. I can only speak for the Sacred Valley location, but holy moly was I impressed far and beyond, and I am a health nut who works out hard and enjoys food quite a bit (part of the path I am on and working through as well, so this is very important). I am amazed at how the chef maintains to the Aya diet while making such delicious food and enough for a giant like myself! You will not be disappointed on this front, and I have experienced severe let downs elsewhere.
The location of the Sacred Valley retreat is truly special too. Tucked away in the Sacred Valley and a short walk to a neat hike of the Maras Salt Mines, this is a lovely place to settle down, unwind, and open yourself to going inward to working on yourself.
They say the schedule is what makes Arkana (or something like that :) ), and I do think they do an awesome job on this. Everything is done with intention, and if you've done your research, you know intention cannot be overlooked on these retreats. I overheard some conversations of the staff trying to improve even further, which goes to show they are not relishing in how great things are but genuinely care about always doing the best for the people who visit.
I can't say enough positive things to express my love for this place, and it's not just the medicine talking, as I've been out for almost two weeks now :)
If you are looking for the perfect balance between cost, care, and powerful transformative experience, you have arrived. Honestly. Don't hesitate. This is way more affordable than those insanely priced "luxury" retreats and the amount of love put in will not be matched elsewhere. I have tried to find a better deal, I promise ;)
Thank you Arkana family for all you do and for the beautiful environment for healing you have provided.
With love,
~Steve
5.0
Verified
Best experience of my life
Attending Arkana was truly the most transformative experience of my life. The facility itself is incredible, but what really sets it apart is the warmth and dedication of the staff. I spent 7 days at the retreat, and throughout my stay, I was continually moved by how genuinely caring and attentive everyone was. The shamans are extraordinary—deeply wise and powerful in ways that are hard to put into words. My experience far surpassed anything I could have hoped for. If you're considering an ayahuasca journey, I wholeheartedly recommend Arkana.
5.0
Verified
A million stars worthy!
How do you leave a review for an experience that words can't do justice for? I came to Arkana not knowing what to expect, and I left with a brand new start at life. 5 stars will never be enough to show the quality of this place. From the cleaning staff that keeps the place clean and tidy, to the kitchen staff that prepares the MOST delicious and healthy meals you can ask for, to the security ensuring we are safe, to the facilitators that bring the warmest, calmest energy while you go through deep work, to the shamans that bring you the exact energy you need. Arkana feels safe, it feels protected. There is no better place to sit with the medicine and surrender to the process. You can let go of all your fears and worries here. Arkana lets you dive deep into your journey while they protect and watch over your physical being. If you have any calling to the medicine, this is THE place to go. Couldn't imagine my first experience being anywhere else. There are a few fun tours to go on to see monkeys, sloths, birds, caymans, the libertad village. Friendly cats around the premises too which are awesome!
5.0
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Incredible Sacred Valley 14 Day Experience
I spent two weeks at Arkana Sacred Valley for my second experience working with the medicine, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place. What drew me to Arkana was their deep respect for the Shipibo traditions and the authenticity with which they hold their ceremonies. A few friends had also recommended it, and now I know why.
From the moment you’re picked up to the moment you’re dropped off, everything is flawlessly organized. You truly don’t need to worry about a thing—just relax, be present, and focus on your journey.
As a bilingual guest, I felt incredibly welcomed. I was able to connect with everyone—from the facilitators to the kitchen staff, reception team, and even the cleaning crew. The sense of community and warmth is undeniable. The facilitators were especially supportive, always available to help with integration or simply share meaningful conversations, laughter, and love.
I came in with intentions, but what unfolded went beyond what I imagined. One of the most beautiful lessons I took with me was realizing how deeply love can be felt among strangers walking the same path.
A heartfelt shoutout to everyone who made this journey so special. The support doesn’t end when the retreat does—you truly become part of the Arkana family, and they remain available to support you afterward.
I 100% recommend Arkana. It’s a genuine, heart-centered space—refreshingly different from the many commercial retreats out there today.
Select your options
Available Dates
November 2 - 8, 2025
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. Separate payment of $100.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
AYUC Double Shared
$3,960.00
Traveling alone and dont mind sharing? Our shared double rooms offer comfortable accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender. One can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. The majority of the healing experience is done with the group, so don’t be shy. You’re bound to make friends here so enjoy the process – the sharing is part of the fun!
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Double Private (2ppl)
$3,960.00
*Registration reserves the entire room*
This private room type offers privacy for 2 guests booking together, featuring 2 beds with organically designed accommodations, abundant natural light, and lush surrounding foliage. This option is perfect for couples, individuals preferring privacy, or 2 people who want to room together.
Rooms are comfortably furnished and feature thoughtfully curated, all-natural bathroom amenities to encourage restoration.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Single Private
$4,950.00
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and quiet during their journeys, our private rooms offer jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Mayan Suites Private
$5,970.00
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private Mayan Cabins feature gorgeous jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room also includes:
Air conditioning
En-suite bathroom with a spacious shower
Relaxing Hammock
Exclusive Pool Area
A writing desk/creative space
Orthopedic mattress with magnetic topper
Soft Cotton linens
Full Sized Closet with amenity station
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
Complimentary Bicycle Rental
All of our accommodations also include all meals, plant medicine ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.