They say you can't step into the same river twice—but apparently, you can return to the same magical finca five times and still be surprised by how deeply it moves you.
The Mexisoul Ayahuasca retreat is more than just a plant medicine experience—it's a soul tune-up with a side of jungle magic. Over the course of a week, we journeyed through Ayahuasca, Satori, Bufo, Kambo, Hape, Temazcal, Cacao, and a fire ceremony that felt like therapy, church, and a dance party all rolled into one. Somehow, the staff managed to hold space for our tears, laughter, breakthroughs, and dance moves—often all at once.
The team at Finca el Péndulo is absolutely incredible. They’re walking encyclopedias of plant medicine wisdom wrapped in warm, compassionate humans. Whether you need a laugh, a hug, or a gentle nudge to let go of that thing you’ve been holding onto for years—they’re there.
Also… the food. I’m not even vegetarian, but I would 100% eat like this forever if someone at home would cook like that for me (hint hint to the universe). Every meal follows the Ayahuasca diet, and somehow still feels indulgent and soul-nourishing.
Between ceremonies, there’s yoga, horseback riding throughout the property, and massages that somehow locate trauma you didn’t even know you were storing in your calves.
But the most powerful part? Watching the transformations. People walk in carrying invisible backpacks full of pain, fear, grief—and somehow, by the end of the week, they’re lighter, brighter, more themselves. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I’d say it sounds too good to be true.
This was my fifth time back, and every single visit deepens the magic. I’ll be returning again (and again). If you're feeling the pull—follow it. You might just find yourself at the Finca, surrounded by brave souls and a sky full of stars, finally remembering who you really are.
Hope to see you there. I’ll be the one grinning through happy tears during the sharing circles.
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