Holistic Healing Retreat focused on balancing Mind Body and Spirit
1 Peyote Ceremony led by Wirrarika Shaman
2 Mushroom Ceremonies led by Mazatec Healer from Oaxaca
Bufo Alvarius Ceremonies
Onsite integration workshops and sharing circles
Personalized Attention
Soundbaths
Yoga classes for all levels
Breathwork
Farm to Table nourishing meals
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Arkana Spiritual Center invites you to a profound voyage of self discovery at Arkana's impressive new venue in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. 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.
What’s Included:
1 Peyote Ceremony led by Wirrarika Shaman
2 Psilocybe Mushroom Ceremonies with Maestra Jazmin a Mazatec Shaman from Oaxaca
6 nights/7 days accommodation (double occupancy)
1 Temazcal Sweat Lodge
1 Vibrational Soundbath
1 Breathwave Session
1 Yoga Session
Internet connectivity
All 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.
Optional Activities:
- Bufo Alvarius (5 MeO DMT) Ceremonies, led by Maestro Jose
About the Venue
Magical Venue in the town of Valle de Bravo, close to Mexico City
Comfortable Rooms & Suites (extra cost)
Yoga / Multipurpose Room
Farm to Table Cuisine
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.
Peyote: Also known as Hikuri in Mexico, Peyote is a very powerful entheogens sought after for known for their ability to induce altered states of consciousness and their profound healing properties. It is very effective at treating diseases like depression, social anxiety, PTSD, addiction. It also heals traces of trauma stemming from physical, mental and sexual abuse. We will be serving this sacred medicine in its original Wirrarika ritual, guided by Marakame Juan, a Huichol elder from the Highlands of Jalisco.
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: Mexico City International Airport
• 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 (Sunday).
Ground Transportation: We provide a complimentary shuttle to/from the Center from Mexico City.
• Pickup: Thursday 8:00 am
• Dropoff: Sunday 05:30 pm
Accommodation
We provide a wide range of comfortable accommodations offering options at different price points
AVB Double Shared
Traveling alone? No problem; single visitors will be assigned one roommate of the same gender during their stay in one of our comfortable double rooms. If you are coming with a friend who is registering separately and would like to room together, simply request him in your registration.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Soft cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
110 Volt Power Outlets
AVB Double Private (2ppl)
*PRICE SHOWN BELOW IS FOR 2 ATTENDING GUESTS
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our standard rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and soft cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, integration workshops.
AVB Single Private
*Registration Books the Entire Unit
Enjoy the privacy and comfort of one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattresses with Memory Foam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Soft cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
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 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
1 Peyote Ceremony with Wirrarika Shaman
2 Psilocybin Mushroom Ceremony with Mazatec Healer
1 Temazcal Sweat Lodge
Yoga Classes
Soundhealing
Breathwork
Onsite Integration Workshops and Sharing Circles
3 nights/4 days accommodation at Arkana Valle de Bravo
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 Extras
1 Bufo Alvarius Ceremony with Maestro Jose
What's Not Included
Airfare ,
Spa Therapies
Customer Reviews
5.00 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
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Life changing experience (actually)
I've done ayahuasca before. I thought I knew what to expect. Arkana showed me how little I actually knew.
Over four nights of ceremony plus a Sapo experience, I went places inside myself I didn't know existed. I found a lonely boy I'd been outrunning my entire adult life. I understood for the first time what has actually been driving my behaviour for four decades. Not the convenient story I'd been telling myself - the real one underneath it.
None of that happens without the facilitators and the Shipibo shamans. What these people carry is extraordinary. The icaros aren't background music - they are the medicine. There were moments the singing reached inside me and pulled something out that I couldn't have accessed any other way.
The entire team created a container where I felt completely safe to fall apart. And I did fall apart. Multiple times. I was humbled, overwhelmed and physically drained. But it felt like home. So much so I want to go back!
I came home a different person. Not in a dramatic, unrecognisable way. In the quiet way that actually sticks. I know what matters now. I know who matters.
If you're considering Arkana and wondering whether it's worth it - it's not a question of worth. It's a question of whether you're ready to see yourself clearly. If you are, there is no better place to do it.
5.0
Verified
A truly perfectly organised and run retreat for a life-changing experience.
This is, by far, one of the best well-run, most professional, well-organised, caring, and life-changing centres I have ever been to.
I've lived in six different countries over the last ten years, visited over 44 different countries, and stayed in hundreds of thousands of different towns, villages, and remote locations.
This is, by far and easily, in the top three experiences that I have ever encountered.
From the booking experience, from the step-by-step detailed guide on how to get from your location all the way to the centre, to the communication in the build-up, to the information shared on how to get the best out of the experience, to the retreat itself and then the delivery of you back safe and sound into your nearby town. I would love to be able to sit here and say, "If they could do one thing better, it would be X," but there is literally nothing I can think of.
Having had experience with previous plant medicines, I knew that the medicine that Arkana provided would be more intense, and so there was a level of fear going into this experience. A fear that was completely dissipated when I saw the level of professional care and attention to detail that the Arkana Spiritual Centre provides.
My personal experience was from the 24th of May in the Arkana Amazon Centre. Every single member of the Arkana team goes far above and beyond anything I would expect, and the level of hospitality wipes the floor with any five-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
This is an organisation and a centre that truly gets to know you personally and gives you the individual attention to guide you through the journey you need to go on.
I have already recommended this to three people who are thinking about going on this experience, and if there was the ability to give this seven stars out of five, then I would.
Thank you, Arkana. Thank you to all the team. Thank you for the experience you gave me, and thank you for making me feel so safe during this experience.
5.0
Verified
The Most Magical Place on Earth
Arkana Center is one of the most beautiful places I have ever experienced in my life : not only because of the breathtaking environment but also because of the profound healing power of the medicine and the incredible people who work there.
From the moment I arrived, I could feel the powerful energy of the Amazonian jungle embracing my soul and spirit.
The center is beautifully situated along the river, surrounded by the magic of the rainforest. The accommodations are luxurious and perfectly in harmony with nature. The suites are clean, well-maintained with a minimalist aesthetic to perfectly fit with nature. The food is absolutely delicious and I can truly feel the love and care that goes into every meal.
Every member of the staff at Arkana is supportive, compassionate and genuinely kind. I felt so much cared for every step of the way.
The ceremonies themselves were among the most profound and beautiful experiences of my life. The shamans work with deep wisdom and dedication with the medicine. The experience was far more powerful than I could ever have imagined.
I came to Arkana seeking healing for my body after trying countless other approaches and for the first time, I found a sense of relief. Stored trauma is real and the combination of the medicine, the shamans knowledge and the compassion of everyone at the center helped me reclaiming my health and reconnecting with myself.
I know there is still more depth to explore on this journey. I will be back.
Thank you, Arkana, for everything. This experience has touched my life in ways I will never forget and I will be forever grateful.
5.0
Verified
Transformative and profound
Beautifully jungle setting, authentic experience. Amazingly friendly hosts. A place to make lifelong friends.
5.0
Verified
Feel Protected while you dedicate to your intention
My experience at Arkana was memorable, peaceful, and heartwarming. The mission and purpose are clear from the moment you meet the facilitators. I was so thankful to know that everything was already planned for us as guests, and that we didn’t have to make any decisions while we were there. Our only purpose was to fully dedicate ourselves to our intentions, be present, and receive the gifts the shamans so kindly shared with us in every ceremony.
There is no doubt I would go back again and again. The Amazon center is truly special, and you can feel its energy as soon as you arrive.
I am so thankful to the entire community that works there and contributes in any way, shape, or form.
Select your options
Available Dates
July 20 - 26, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: sacred medicines.. Separate payment of $100.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
AVB Double Shared
$3,960.00
Traveling alone? No problem; single visitors will be assigned one roommate of the same gender during their stay in one of our comfortable double rooms. If you are coming with a friend who is registering separately and would like to room together, simply request him in your registration.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Soft cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
110 Volt Power Outlets
AVB Double Private (2ppl)
$3,960.00
*PRICE SHOWN BELOW IS FOR 2 ATTENDING GUESTS
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our standard rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and soft cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, integration workshops.
AVB Single Private
$4,710.00
*Registration Books the Entire Unit
Enjoy the privacy and comfort of one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattresses with Memory Foam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Soft cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.