Amazon Retreats
Live the Amazon, learn with the Shanenawa.
Step into a truly immersive experience with Amazon Retreats, where you'll spend nine days living alongside the Shanenawa people in their indigenous village in Feijo, Brazil. This isn't a typical tourist getaway; it's a profound cultural exchange designed to connect you deeply with nature and community. You'll share daily life, learning traditions, rhythms, and the Shanenawa way of living, surrounded by the vibrant Amazon jungle. Days are filled with traditional food, forest walks, river bathing, and moments of quiet contemplation. The retreat offers optional Ayahuasca ceremonies and other plant medicines like rapé and flower baths, complemented by integration practices such as meditation, yoga, breathwork, and conversations with shamans. The focus is firmly on safety, sustainability, and profound respect for both the forest and its people.
Highlights
- Live directly within an indigenous Shanenawa village
- Experience traditional plant medicines including Ayahuasca and rapé
- Engage in daily life with a community known for strong female leadership
- Meals feature grounding, clean, and alive traditional Amazonian foods
- Integration practices include yoga, breathwork, and shamanic conversations
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Setting
Nestled deep within the Amazon rainforest in Acre, Brazil, the retreat takes place directly within the indigenous village of the Shanenawa people. This is a living community, not a constructed venue, offering an authentic jungle atmosphere where the sounds and rhythms of nature are your constant companions. Expect lush greenery, winding rivers, and a profound sense of being disconnected from modern life and reconnected with the wild.
Accommodation
Accommodation is an immersive experience within a real indigenous village. You will be welcomed as part of the family, sharing daily life with the tribe. This is not a hotel, but a living community, providing a rare opportunity to experience traditional living firsthand.
How to get there
To reach Amazon Retreats, fly into Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil. The center recommends LATAM as a reliable airline. From Rio Branco, a shuttle service is provided for transport to the indigenous land Katukina-Kaxiinawa in Feijo.
Nearest airport: Cruzeiro do Sul Airport (CZS) (273 km)
Nearest city: Cruzeiro Do Sul
Public transport: Contact the center for transport details
Climate
The retreat is located in the Amazon rainforest, which typically experiences a tropical climate with high humidity and temperatures year-round. Expect lush, verdant conditions, and be prepared for potential rain, as it is a rainforest environment.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of food will be served during the retreat?
Meals are described as grounding, light, and delicious, focusing on clean and alive foods. You can expect plantains, yucca, rice, native vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs sourced directly from the land. Dietary options include Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, and options for those requiring Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or Nut Free meals.
How do I get to the retreat location?
The nearest airport is Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco. The center provides a shuttle service to and from Rio Branco from a villa, taking you to the indigenous land Katukina-Kaxiinawa in Feijo.
What is the duration of the retreat?
The retreat is designed for a 9-day immersion experience within the Amazon.
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