Region: South America
Location: Llanchama, near Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
Type: Wellness Retreat
Established: 2011
Accommodation inventory: 25 individual rooms (with electricity and fan) + 11 isolation tambos for long-term dieters and apprentices
Connectivity: 24/7 Starlink Wi-Fi access on site (collective common areas)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Iquitos, then transfer to center)
Best season: Year-round
Languages: English, Spanish (translation team)
Dining: Traditional dieta-appropriate meals; simple and unseasoned for those on master plant diets
Chef: Not a private-chef venue; on-site kitchen
Dietary: Meals aligned with ayahuasca and master plant dieta restrictions
Conservation: Built traditionally and rustically; botanical garden on site
Community: Family-run by the Amaringo and Muñoz families; Shipibo, Peruvian, and international community
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Amazon rainforest setting; botanical garden
- Avian & Special Interest: Not publicly stated
- Adventure & Waterways: Jungle environment near Iquitos
- Cultural & Immersion: Traditional Shipibo ceremonies led by Maestro Ricardo Amaringo; personal ícaro each ceremony; 1-on-1 and group integration conversations
- Wellness & Luxury: 4 ayahuasca ceremonies per week; master plant dietas (11+ days); gym; communal lounge and dining room; School of Ancestral Knowledge (3–12 month learning retreats)
Contact
nihuerao.com · nihuerao@gmail.com · WhatsApp/Phone: +51 910 316 715
Coordinates: -3.862686039052707, -73.40940654319475