5-Day Plant Medicine Retreat: Ayahuasca Healing & Psychotherapy Integration in the Amazon

Name: 5-Day Plant Medicine Retreat: Ayahuasca Healing & Psychotherapy Integration in the Amazon
Start: 2025-12-08
End: 2025-12-13
Location: Takinuna Healing Centre

Río Momón, Peru

Up to 6 in group

Dec 8 - 13, 2025

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

Retreat Highlights

-Safe, spiritually guided Ayahuasca ceremonies led by experienced native shamans
-Consultations with shamans for personalized plant-based healing
-Group integration sessions led by a professional psychotherapist, with optional art therapy
-Traditional plant & mapacho cleansings, and plant infusions to support your healing after the ceremonies
-Intimate group setting (maximum 6 guests) for deeper connection and personal care
-Immersion in the Amazon rainforest, just 40 minutes from Iquitos
-Guided visits to indigenous communities and tours through the Amazon rainforest
-Daily opportunities for rest, reflection, journaling, and nature connection
-Comfortable eco-accommodations with private bathrooms and solar-powered fans
-Nutritious, ayahuasca-friendly meals made with fresh, local ingredients

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Cesar

Florencia

Israel

Cesar Vasquez - Master Shaman Ayahuasca, Huachuma, Tobacco & Camalonga

César Vásquez is the founder and co-director of Takinuna Healing Centre. A Tronco Huachumero, Ayahuasquero, Tabaquero, and Camalonguero, César has dedicated over 20 years to the healing path of Amazonian plant medicines. He is widely respected for his deep expertise and powerful healing abilities, which have supported the transformation of many who seek genuine spiritual and emotional renewal. His ceremonies, guided by ancestral knowledge and intuitive mastery, create a sacred space where participants can reconnect with their inner truth and heal deeply. César works with Ayahuasca, Huachuma (San Pedro), Mapacho, and Camalonga, facilitating a process of profound energetic cleansing and realignment. His ceremonies are spiritually protected and held with great care, ensuring safety, integrity, and deep respect for each person’s process. He is fully committed to creating safe, grounded, and respectful healing environments. Protective and attentive, César safeguards the ceremonial space, guiding each participant with humility, strength, and wisdom. Through his work at Takinuna, he continues to be a trusted healer and visionary teacher for those called to reconnect with nature and walk the path of plant medicine with authenticity and depth.

Florencia Ferrari - Pschologist, Art Psychotherapist, Shaman trainee

Florencia Ferrari is a highly skilled and compassionate psychologist with over 10 years of experience in psychotherapy. As the co-director of Takinuna Healing Centre, she brings a unique blend of academic training and spiritual insight to every retreat. Holding a Master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy from Roehampton University in London, Florencia specializes in creative, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches to healing. Her work bridges the depth of Western psychology with the ancestral traditions of plant medicine, creating a profoundly integrative healing space. Currently immersed in shamanic training under the guidance of her partner César Vásquez, she is deepening her ability to support each person’s transformation on emotional, spiritual, and energetic levels. She leads group integration sessions after ceremonies, drawing on art therapy and embodied practices to help participants process their experiences and ground them meaningfully. With a deep understanding of emotional depth and inner transformation, Florencia holds space with presence, empathy, and care—meeting each individual with unconditional support, authenticity, and trust. Her presence is a guiding light on the journey of self-discovery, healing, and reconnection with one’s true nature.

Israel Murayari - Master Ayahuasquero

With over 58 years devoted to traditional Amazonian medicine, Don Israel is a highly respected Ayahuasquero Healing Shaman. Born into the Kokama indigenous community, he immersed himself in the sacred traditions of the Amazon from an early age. Throughout his extensive career, Don Israel has cultivated a transformative space for those seeking healing and self-discovery. His profound connection to plant medicine and decades of experience enable him to guide participants toward inner peace, personal growth, and spiritual awakening. Now, due to his age, Don Israel serves as an external consultant, sharing his invaluable wisdom and offering guidance to ensure the continuation of his legacy. His approach, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and enriched by a lifetime of practice, resonates deeply with those who seek the profound healing potential of Amazonian plant medicine under the guidance of a true master.

Details of this retreat

Discover the transformative potential of Amazonian plant medicine in just five days. At Takinuna Healing Centre, we offer a deep, yet accessible healing journey that combines ancestral Amazonian traditions with integrative psychological support. Whether you're new to plant medicine or returning to deepen your path, this retreat is designed to provide a safe, personal, and meaningful experience—even with limited time.

Located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Takinuna is a sanctuary for those seeking authentic healing. Our native shamans bring decades of experience and profound spiritual connection to each ceremony, while our professional psychotherapist offers gentle, trauma-informed integration support.

Throughout your stay, you’ll receive personalized plant treatments, daily consultations with the shamans, and the space to connect deeply with your inner world and nature. Small group sizes allow for individualized care, quiet reflection, and an intimate, supportive environment.

This retreat is more than a pause—it’s a doorway into ancestral healing and personal reconnection. In five powerful days, you’ll be guided to release emotional and energetic blockages, understand your experiences, and reconnect with the wisdom within you.

Schedule

Our retreats offer a balanced mix of guided activities and restorative time to support your healing journey. Each day is intentionally designed to align with the energetic rhythm of the plant medicine process, combining nature connection, therapeutic integration, and sacred ceremony.

Here’s an example from Day 3 of our 5-Day Ayahuasca Retreat:

08:00 – Plant cleansing & herbal infusion (Mucura, Mapacho, etc.)

09:00 – Breakfast

10:00 – Integration session with psychotherapist (includes optional art therapy)

12:30 – Lunch

15:30 – Visit to local indigenous community (learn about traditional practices)

17:30 – Rest and personal preparation for ceremony

19:00 – Ayahuasca ceremony in the maloka, guided by native shamans

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Takinuna Healing Centre, Río Momón, Peru

Directions

To reach us, first fly into Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. From there, take a domestic flight to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, as Iquitos is only accessible by air or river and receives domestic flights only.

We recommend booking your arrival in Iquitos around 2:00 p.m., if possible.

Upon arrival, we will pick you up at the airport or, depending on timing, at a nearby restaurant where you can wait comfortably. From there, you’ll be driven to the port, where a private boat will take you to our retreat centre, located just 40 minutes from Iquitos, deep in the Amazon rainforest.

Accommodation

Our rooms are designed to support rest, privacy, and energetic renewal. You can choose between private rooms or shared rooms (maximum 2 guests per room), each with a private bathroom to ensure comfort and personal space. We maintain a small-group setting to preserve a peaceful, intimate atmosphere that supports deep healing and personal attention. The rooms are spacious yet minimalist, blending natural materials with simple design to encourage clarity, stillness, and connection with nature. To honor the natural rhythms of the jungle, the rooms do not have electricity, but are equipped with solar-powered fans and candles for evening use. This environment invites you to disconnect from distractions and fully immerse in the healing experience.

Program Price (shared bedroom)

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

Takinuna is a peaceful retreat with a minimalist design, immersed in the Amazon rainforest. It features spacious rooms, a traditional maloka for ceremonies and treatments, and a terrace for relaxing with tea. Open spaces allow for a deep connection with nature, while jungle paths offer scenic walks. Guests can enjoy meals in the communal dining area and take in breathtaking views from our viewpoint, creating an ideal setting for healing, reflection, and immersion in the natural world.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We serve fresh, plant-based meals with local ingredients. Options include fish, chicken, and eggs. Meals are ayahuasca-friendly, light, and nourishing to support the healing process.

What's Included

-5 nights of accommodation in private or shared rooms (max 2 people), each with private bathroom
-3 traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by native shamans
-Optional rape session
-Daily consultations with experienced shamans
-Group integration sessions led by a integrative psychotherapist
-Optional creative integration (e.g., art therapy)
-Personalized plant remedies and energetic treatments
-Traditional plant baths for spiritual cleansing
-All meals included — ayahuasca-friendly, fresh and mostly plant-based (with optional eggs, fish, and chicken)
-Boat transportation to and from the center (from Iquitos)
-Guided nature walks and immersion in the Amazon
-Visit to a local indigenous community
-Access to peaceful natural spaces for rest and reflection

What's Not Included

-Flights to and from Iquitos, Peru
-Travel insurance (recommended)
-Personal expenses and souvenirs
-Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.)
-Additional therapies or private sessions outside of the retreat program
-Tips or gratuities for staff (optional but appreciated)

5-Day Plant Medicine Retreat: Ayahuasca Healing & Psychotherapy Integration in the Amazon

Retreat Highlights