Mai Niti Healing Center
Family wisdom, space to restore
A father-and-daughter team of Shipibo healers anchors the work at Mai Niti, where Maestros Leonardo and Lucila welcome visitors to a family-run plant medicine center near Pucallpa. Their family has generations of healing knowledge, and they have served their local Shipibo community for decades. Retreat life here brings ceremony together with quieter stretches for rest and reflection: guests can wander the gardens, settle into a hammock, or spend time in the peaceful ceremonial maloca. An experienced support team is on hand around the clock. The on-site chef prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh local ingredients, keeping meals ayahuasca-friendly without oil, spice or salt. Wooden huts provide accommodation, while the center’s location keeps Pucallpa’s amenities within reach, roughly 40 minutes away by boat or car. For travelers drawn to plant medicine, Mai Niti offers a distinctly family-led setting, with care and compassion at the heart of its approach.
Highlights
- Father-and-daughter Maestros Leonardo and Lucila
- A family healing lineage with generations of plant knowledge
- A ceremonial maloca used for yoga, meditation and creative activities
- Fresh local meals prepared without oil, spice or salt
- Indoor and outdoor hammocks among the garden spaces
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Setting
Set beside Laguna Yarinacocha in the Amazon region near Pucallpa, Mai Niti has gardens, paths and hammocks for unhurried time outdoors. A peaceful ceremonial maloca serves as a shared space for practice and other activities, while the city is about 40 minutes away by boat or car.
The practice
Mai Niti’s work centers on ayahuasca and other plant medicines rooted in the Amazon, guided by Shipibo Maestros Leonardo and Lucila. For newcomers, this means entering a healing practice led by experienced family healers, with support from the center team. The maloca also provides space for meditation, yoga and quiet reflection. Contact the center for guidance on preparation and what a retreat involves.
A typical day
Daily structure varies by retreat, so confirm it with the center. Between scheduled activities, guests can rest in a hammock, walk through the gardens or use the maloca for quiet practice. Meals are prepared on site, and the support team is available around the clock.
Accommodation
Guests stay in small wooden huts built on the property. Ask the center about room arrangements and what to expect for your dates.
What to bring
Bring comfortable, breathable clothing for warm weather, plus a light rain layer, especially in the wetter months of February, March and December. Ask the center about any specific preparation or clothing guidance for plant medicine ceremonies.
How to get there
Fly to Pucallpa and continue to the center at Ribera Laguna Yarinacocha S/N, Callería. Mai Niti can arrange an inexpensive taxi pickup from the airport; the center is also about 40 minutes from Pucallpa by boat or car.
Nearest airport: Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (14 km)
Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) is approximately 14 km from the center. Mai Niti describes arranging an inexpensive taxi pickup; contact the team to coordinate it.
Nearest city: Pucallpa
Contact the center through mainiti.org to ask about dates and confirm retreat arrangements.
Retreats are paid, with prices listed from USD 1,000. Confirm what is included in your selected program directly with the center.
Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.
Visit Mai Niti Healing Center websiteClimate
Climate Zone: Tropical
Best Months: Jul, Aug, Sep
Avoid: Feb, Dec, Mar
Pucallpa averages 25.8°C, so expect warm conditions year-round. June through September tend to be cooler, with July through September the driest months; February, March and December are typically wetter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a typical day at Mai Niti include?
The schedule varies by retreat. Ask the center about ceremony times, daily activities and periods for rest before booking.
Can first-time visitors attend a retreat?
The center welcomes visitors from around the world, and its Maestros guide the plant medicine work. Contact the team to discuss whether a specific retreat is suitable for you.
What food is served during a retreat?
An on-site chef prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh local ingredients. Meals are ayahuasca-friendly and made without oil, spice or salt; ask the center about dietary options for your stay.
How do I get to Mai Niti from Pucallpa airport?
Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport is about 14 km from the center. The center describes arranging an inexpensive taxi pickup from the airport; confirm the details when you book.
How can I reserve a retreat?
Contact Mai Niti through its website to check available dates and confirm retreat arrangements.
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