Angela O'Hara

Authentic Amazonian medicine, culture, and healing.

Peru Pucallpa paid

Angela O'Hara, operating from Pucallpa, offers a deeply immersive journey into authentic Amazonian traditional medicine and culture. This isn't a typical retreat center; it's a collective of communities and organizations dedicated to revitalizing ancient knowledge. Their vision is to heal the future by understanding the past, creating unique tours and retreats focused on education, culture, and medicine. You'll find yourself engaging with real communities, seeking multidimensional healing through practices rooted in the Amazon. The experience is designed for travelers looking for genuine engagement rather than a superficial escape, with a strong emphasis on plant medicine and traditional ways of life. It's an opportunity to connect with the Amazon's profound wisdom, supported by a diet that aligns with the region's healthy and nutritious requirements.

Highlights

Collective of communities and organizations
Revitalizing ancient Amazonian knowledge
Immersive tours in real communities
Focus on plant medicine and traditional culture
Diet designed to support Amazonian requirements

Good for

plant medicine explorationcultural immersionauthentic Amazonian experiencesmultidimensional healingtravelers seeking deep engagement

Setting

Located in Pucallpa, Peru, this experience immerses you directly into the vibrant heart of the Amazon. The atmosphere is one of deep respect for traditional knowledge and community life, far removed from urban distractions.

Accommodation

Accommodation varies as Angela O'Hara partners with several local venues, including Santuario Hushitín Traditional Medicine Centre, Santa Clara community, Jene Shobo, Wakaya, and Madre Selva. Specific details would depend on the chosen partner.

Address Amazon Medicine Institute Pucallpa Head Office:

How to get there

Guests will be met at Pucallpa airport or may join at a designated meeting place. Specific arrangements will be communicated prior to your arrival.

Nearest airport: Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (4 km)

Nearest city: Pucallpa

Public transport: Contact the center for transport details

Climate

Pucallpa is located in the Amazon basin, meaning a tropical rainforest climate. Expect high humidity and temperatures year-round, with distinct wet and dry seasons. Be prepared for rain regardless of the time of year.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What kind of meals can I expect during the retreat?

The menu varies depending on the specific partner venue, but it is consistently designed to be healthy, nutritious, and supportive of the requirements of the Amazonian diet. Dietary options include Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Ayurvedic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and meals that include meat.

How do I get to the retreat location?

Guests will be met either at Pucallpa airport or at a designated meeting place in Pucallpa. Further details would be provided upon booking.

What is the primary focus of the retreats offered?

The retreats are primarily focused on the research and integration of authentic Amazonian traditional medicine and culture into everyday life, with a strong emphasis on plant medicine and immersive experiences within real communities.