Amazon Immersion to the Huni Kuin Tribe

Location icon
Tarauacá-Acre - Rua Padre Humbert, Tarauacá - State of Acre, Brazil
Users icon
Up to 20 in group
Date
Sep 22 - 29, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Body painting with genipap for spiritual connection
  • Daily medicinal baths with sacred plants for purification and revitalization
  • Traditional rapé (Dume Reske) preparation and rituals
  • Rapaya baptism to enhance memory and chant learning
  • Preparation and ceremonies with Nixi Pae (ayahuasca) guided by village shamans and Txanás
  • Daytime ceremony under the sacred Samaúma tree
  • Ceremonies with invited Txanás from neighboring villages
  • Forest trails through the Medicinal Park to learn about native plants
  • Reforestation activities with the local community
  • Living in humble, rustic conditions within the Huni Kuin village for full cultural immersion

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

The retreat at Aldeia Espelho da Vida is a 7-day immersion into the Huni Kuin culture in Tarauacá, Acre, offering an authentic experience of healing, spirituality, and connection with the forest.

The program includes body painting, medicinal baths, sacred rituals with ayahuasca and rapé, ceremonies led by shamans and Txanás, forest trails through the medicinal park, and reforestation activities.

This experience provides deep ancestral learning, strengthening the body, mind, and spirit.

About the Huni Kuin People
The Huni Kuin, also known as the “True People,” are an Indigenous group native to the Amazon region of Brazil and Peru, primarily living in the state of Acre. Guardians of ancient traditions, the Huni Kuin hold a deep spiritual connection with the forest, living in harmony with nature and guided by ancestral wisdom. Their rich cultural heritage includes sacred plant medicine ceremonies, traditional songs and prayers (called *txi), intricate body painting with natural dyes, and a holistic worldview that sees healing as a return to balance within oneself and with the Earth. The Huni Kuin continue to share their knowledge with openness and strength, offering a profound invitation to reconnect with the roots of life.

What Makes This Retreat Special
This is not just a retreat—it’s a deep cultural immersion into the heart of the Amazon, guided by the true wisdom keepers of the forest: the Indigenous Huni Kuin people. Unlike mainstream retreats, where Indigenous traditions are often diluted or adapted for outsiders, we work exclusively with Indigenous leaders, honoring their lineage, traditions, and way of life with the utmost respect.

Both Fabian and Rafael have spent years walking this path, learning directly from the Huni Kuin. They have been initiated and baptized in sacred ceremonies, forging deep bonds of trust and reciprocity with the community. This retreat is an invitation into that world—a rare opportunity to experience the Amazon as the Huni Kuin do, in its purest, most authentic form.

This is not a luxury retreat. It’s an experience of humility, presence, and connection. You will live with the Huni Kuin in their village, sharing their way of life—sleeping in hammocks or simple shared spaces, bathing in the river, and eating traditional meals prepared with love. Stepping into their world means embracing the unknown, surrendering to the rhythm of the jungle, and opening yourself to the profound spiritual wisdom that has been passed down for generations.

If you’re ready to leave behind modern distractions and truly immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Indigenous life, ceremony, and nature, this journey awaits you.

Schedule

7:00 AM – Morning medicinal bath and forest silence
8:00 AM – Traditional breakfast with the community
9:00 AM – Forest trail and medicinal plant teachings
12:00 PM – Shared lunch and rest
2:00 PM – Workshop: Body painting, Rapaya baptism, or rapé preparation
5:00 PM – Light dinner or fruit
6:00 PM – Opening circle and prayer songs (txi)
7:00 PM – Nixi Pae (ayahuasca) ceremony begins
~ AM – Closing of ceremony and rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Oceanic Ventures Retreats, Tarauacá-Acre - Rua Padre Humbert, Tarauacá - State of Acre, Brazil

Directions

Guests are advised to fly into Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) or alternatively, Cruzeiro do Sul International Airport (CZS), as these airports offer regular commercial flights and are the primary gateways to Tarauacá.

Airport Pick-Up:

We will arrange a pick-up for guests directly from either Rio Branco or Cruzeiro do Sul airports. Please provide your arrival details well in advance to help us coordinate your transportation smoothly.

Travel to Aldeia Espelho da Vida:

The journey from Rio Branco takes approximately 8 to 9 hours by road, covering roughly 400 km, while from Cruzeiro do Sul, the trip takes around 4 to 5 hours, covering approximately 230 km.

Recommendations:

Depending on your arrival time, an overnight stay in Rio Branco or Cruzeiro do Sul may be required before continuing your journey to Tarauacá.

Communicate clearly and promptly your flight schedule and any special requirements you might have regarding transportation.

Accommodation

This is not a luxury retreat, but a true cultural immersion. You will be living with the Huni Kuin community, like the locals do — in simple, rustic accommodations, often sleeping in hammocks or shared spaces. This experience invites you to step out of your comfort zone and into a humble, authentic connection with nature and Indigenous life.

Accommodation
Program Price
Accommodation
Price

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Aldeia Espelho da Vida is a sacred Huni Kuin village in the heart of the Amazon, near Tarauacá, Acre. Meaning “Mirror of Life,” the village offers a deep immersion into Indigenous healing, rituals, and connection with the forest. Visitors live simply, sleep in hammocks, share traditional meals, and take part in sacred ceremonies, body painting, medicinal baths, and reforestation. A powerful return to nature, spirit, and ancestral wisdom.

Meals

Menu Types

Meals are prepared by a dedicated chef, blending Brazilian and Huni Kuin recipes using local produce and sustainably sourced ingredients for a nourishing, authentic experience.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
  • Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Pre and post retreat support from our team

What's Not Included

  • International Airfare

Customer Reviews

No reviews available.

Similar retreats