Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center

Amazonian wisdom, family healing, deep connection.

Peru paid

Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center offers sacred Ayahuasca retreats guided by a family of experienced healers. The center emphasizes humility, devotion, and a profound reconnection with self, spirit, and the Earth, all rooted in ancestral wisdom and respect for sacred plant medicines. Guests are welcomed as family into a safe and supportive space, fostering deep healing and transformation. The journey to Yachay Wasi itself is an integral part of the experience, starting with arrival in Iquitos and continuing with a scenic boat transfer through the jungle rivers. This immersion helps guests disconnect from the modern world and begin their inner journey before even reaching the center's sacred Maloka, a circular space built from natural materials for ceremonies and integration.

Highlights

Guided by a family of experienced healers
Sacred Maloka built from natural materials
Journey includes a scenic motorized canoe ride
Deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom and tradition
Welcomes each guest as family

Good for

plant medicine practitionersnature loversspiritual seekersthose seeking deep healingexperiential travelers

Setting

Yachay Wasi is fully enveloped by the Amazon rainforest, located in the small riverside community of Iquique. The journey to reach the center, involving a flight to Iquitos and a motorized canoe ride, serves as a gradual immersion into nature, preparing guests for their inner work amidst the sounds and energy of the jungle.

The practice

Yachay Wasi focuses on Ayahuasca ceremonies, a traditional plant medicine practice from the Amazon. Guided by experienced family healers, these ceremonies are held in a sacred Maloka, designed to facilitate deep healing, remembering, and reconnection with oneself and the natural world. Participants can expect a supportive environment rooted in love and respect for the sacred plants.

A typical day

The daily rhythm at Yachay Wasi centers around Ayahuasca ceremonies and integration circles, which take place in the sacred Maloka. Specific schedules for meals, free time, or other activities are not detailed, but the focus is on facilitating healing journeys within the Amazonian setting.

Accommodation

Information about specific lodging arrangements is not available, but the center is situated within the Amazon rainforest, suggesting a rustic and nature-integrated environment.

What to bring

Given the Amazon jungle setting, pack light, breathable clothing suitable for a tropical climate. Consider insect repellent, a hat, and possibly rain gear. Specific packing advice related to Ayahuasca ceremonies should be confirmed with the center.

How to get there

To reach Yachay Wasi, fly internationally to Lima, Peru (LIM), then take a domestic flight to Iquitos (IQT). Upon arrival in Iquitos, the Yachay Wasi team will meet you and arrange a 1.5 to 2-hour motorized canoe transfer through the jungle rivers to the center.

Upon arrival at Iquitos International Airport (IQT), the Yachay Wasi team will meet you and facilitate your transfer to the port for the boat journey to the center.

Languages

English

Pricing

Yachay Wasi operates on a paid model, though specific pricing details are not provided. Please contact the center directly for retreat costs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center?

You'll first fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru, then take a domestic flight to Iquitos International Airport (IQT). From Iquitos, our team will meet you and guide you to the port for a 1.5 to 2-hour motorized canoe ride to the center.

What kind of meals are provided at the center?

Yachay Wasi offers a variety of dietary options, including Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, and meals that include meat. They also cater to specific needs such as Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Nut Free diets.

What amenities are available at Yachay Wasi?

The center provides towels, coffee/tea, and housekeeping services. The primary venue for ceremonies and integration is the sacred Maloka, built from natural materials.

What is the purpose of the Maloka at Yachay Wasi?

The Maloka is the central sacred space at Yachay Wasi, where all Ayahuasca ceremonies and integration circles are held. It's built with natural materials and designed to provide a powerful, protective, and safe environment for healing journeys.

Can Yachay Wasi assist with travel arrangements to Iquitos?

Yes, if needed, the center is happy to recommend trusted drivers, local accommodations in Iquitos for overnight stays, or help coordinate your journey. Just let them know your itinerary.