Pachamagic
Ancestral plant medicine in the Amazon.
Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, Pachamagic offers a unique opportunity to explore ancestral plant medicine traditions within the Parque Nacional Sierra Del Divisor. This center, in collaboration with Kushi Ayahuasca Healing Center, focuses on sharing the wisdom of Shipibo curanderas and curanderos. They emphasize safety, comfort, and education, with trauma-informed facilitators and SE practitioners on-site. The program includes treatments, icaro and Shipibo language classes, and singing workshops, all while striving for economic accessibility. Guests are immersed in nature, allowing for focused dieta, with communal ceremonial spaces and plant walks to learn about Amazonian vegetalismo. It's a place for profound healing and cultural immersion.
Highlights
- Learn Shipibo language and icaro singing.
- Trauma-informed facilitators and SE practitioners on-site.
- Plant walks to discover Amazonian vegetalismo.
- Economic accessibility for plant medicine retreats.
- Overnight stay in Yarinacocha included for travel.
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Setting
Pachamagic is situated within the lush, biodiverse Parque Nacional Sierra Del Divisor in Peru. This remote Amazonian setting provides an immersive natural environment, ideal for focused dieta and connecting with the earth. The atmosphere is one of deep tranquility and reverence for the surrounding jungle.
The practice
Pachamagic focuses on the ancestral medical knowledge of Ayahuasca and other plant medicines, as traditionally shared by Shipibo curanderas and curanderos. Participants engage in ceremonies, learn about Amazonian herbalism, and explore Shipibo language and songs, all guided by experienced facilitators in a safe and ethical environment.
A typical day
While a detailed schedule varies, a typical day at Pachamagic involves a dieta-friendly meal plan, communal activities in the Maloka, and opportunities for plant walks to learn about local flora. Ceremonies and workshops, including icaro and Shipibo language classes, are integral to the daily rhythm.
Accommodation
The specific lodging details are not provided, but the venue is designed to keep guests surrounded by nature, allowing for focused dieta. There is a communal Maloka for ceremonies and other activities.
What to bring
Given the Amazonian setting, pack light, breathable clothing suitable for a tropical climate. Consider insect repellent, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes for plant walks. A reusable water bottle is also recommended.
How to get there
To reach Pachamagic, fly internationally to Lima, Peru, then take a domestic flight to Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) near Pucallpa. The center arranges airport pick-up from Pucallpa and an overnight stay in Yarinacocha before group travel to the center in Contamana.
Nearest airport: Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (137 km)
Airport pick-up from Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL), approximately 137 km from the center, is included, along with an overnight stay in Yarinacocha.
Nearest city: Pucallpa
Please reach out to the center directly for details on their booking process.
Retreats at Pachamagic start from USD 700. The center is committed to making its programs economically accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of food is served during the retreat?
The center provides a simple, Ayahuasca-friendly dieta consisting of mixed boiled vegetables, plantain, quinoa, lentils, rice, and eggs. They can accommodate various dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options.
How do I get to Pachamagic?
You should fly into Lima, Peru, and then take a connecting flight to Pucallpa airport (PCL). Pachamagic includes airport pick-up from Pucallpa and an overnight stay in Yarinacocha at a family guesthouse, with group travel to the center in Contamana the following day.
Are there specific requirements for attending a retreat?
The center emphasizes safety and provides trauma-informed facilitators and SE practitioners. While specific requirements aren't detailed, it's advisable to communicate any health conditions or concerns with the center prior to booking to ensure suitability.
What activities are offered besides plant medicine ceremonies?
Beyond ceremonies, the retreat includes icaro and Shipibo language classes, singing workshops, and plant walks to learn about Amazonian vegetalismo (herbalism). There is also a communal Maloka for various activities.
What is the cost of a retreat at Pachamagic?
Retreats at Pachamagic start from USD 700. The center aims to maintain economic accessibility for everyone.
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