About Psychonauta Foundation

Mission & Vision

Psychonauta is a word play, based on proximity of our home base to town called Nauta. Word “nauta” itself is rooted in Latin and means navigator. So “psychonauta” is voyager into infinite depths of own soul, that mystics of humankind recognize as reflection of universe. They have known a great many of techniques and tools for undertaking this journey. In our case we are drawing from indigenous traditions of use of master plants. Teachers and healers from wider circle of life than our limited human world. We are based in Amazon, so our work is based on use of local plants, including most famous of them, ayahuasca. Read More

Upcoming Retreats at Psychonauta Foundation

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
We realize our dream, living and working in the deep Amazon forest, near plants, close to nature, close to the local healers' community. We deeply believe in the power of medicine. We came to this piece of land in 2015, and have since then grown slowly, in a organic way, building houses and infrastructure trying to limit interference with the forest we found at the beginning. We designed the whole settlement with the idea of deep work with plants during diets in the Shipibo tradition. Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Dieta is designed according to Amazonian tradition, and we rotate between what is allowed, however all food during main part of the diet is bland, without salt, spices, oil, sugars etc. Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Psychonauta Foundation, Nauta, Peru

Directions

Our center is located in Peru, near Nauta, on a 24 hectare plot of wild Amazonian forest, 2 kilometers away from the Maranon River. It is best to fly to Iquitos in the Loreto region and then continue by car, taxi or public transport on route number 103. From Nauta you can reach the resort on foot in about 20 minutes. Usually we pick up our clients from the airport or main square in Iquitos and provide a private transfer to our resort. So you do not have to worry about how to reach us, our staff will pick you up from a previously agreed, easy to find place. Read More

Customer Reviews

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A New Found Love For Self and Life!
I'm afraid that most words I can think of do not come close to how grateful I am for taking this journey of self-discovery and healing. It can be scary taking a deep look inside yourself. The staff and facilitators at the Psychonauta Foundation were absolutely amazing. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and loved. They truly cared about my needs and supported me the entire journey. I just met them and now I feel like they were always my family. The compassion and empathy were overwhelming and made my fears disappear so that I may receive the healing I needed. Thank you, Psychonauta Foundation. I feel my life is forever changed for the better and I could not have done it without you. Read More

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Amazing experience
Brilliant retreat with a great team and very knowledgeable facilitators. Truly a life changing experience! Read More

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A Life-Changing Journey into the Soul
I used to be someone who never believed in spiritual experiences. To me, it always sounded like “esoteric nonsense” – until I decided to try it for myself. Today, I am endlessly grateful that I took this journey.

Through Ayahuasca I was able to discover something profound: the spiritual soul truly exists – and I was able to see and feel it. Since then, I have overcome many of my fears, released blockages, and I feel freer than ever before. It was an indescribably powerful and positive experience that I can only recommend to everyone – especially to those who are ready to face their fears.

The guidance on site was wonderful. Rabia supported me with incredible kindness and mental strength, and Tatamundo carried everything with such calmness and professionalism that I always felt safe and in good hands.

The community itself was a true gift: people from all over the world, open-hearted, kind, and authentic. Even though I am usually a rather closed-off person who tends to stay on my own, I felt immediately welcomed in this group.

For me, this journey was a deeply transformative experience that I will never forget. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Psychonauta Foundation and to everyone who accompanied me along the way. Read More

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Life changing
Life changing trip does not cover it. I came here because I felt a calling from God to heal my wounds. I spent 25 years living in pain under the darkness of trauma. That sounds dramatic af but my childhood was rough. I spent so long punishing myself for crimes I didn’t commit. I was living with the belief I was not meant to be alive.

Everything changed here during my 10 day stay on the silent dieta. It was tough and scary at times. the plant medicine gave me what I needed. The silence allowed me to gain wisdom and process the knowledge I received during ceremonies. I left feeling reborn. I come home feeling clean. I approached it with respect, keeping my diet a week before the retreat, and a week after.

This is tough work. It’s not easy to feel isolated during the dieta. But it was exactly what I needed.
After the dieta and my 4 plant ceremonies, I stayed for another week with the folks on the open retreat for integration time. I’m so thankful I stayed longer to allow myself time in nature to process all the changes. I come home victorious! If you feel a calling to come heal, this is the right place.

The shamans are full of wisdom. Their songs will stay with me forever. Tata Mundo is as wise as anyone you could ever meet. Just his presence brought comfort to us all. Lucia and Ferli are angles sent from god. All the staff, the food, the accommodations, everything worked like a symphony to allow myself to heal decades of wounds and trauma.

When I searched for a place to come and do this work, something told me this was the right place. I’m glad I followed my intuition. What a blessing to experience. This is a holy place to visit.

The dieta is not easy!! Please know you will have to face yourself and that is scary. If you’re willing to do the work, THIS is the place.

When I arrived to Iquitos and spent the night there before the retreat, I met many people walking the streets. They could tell I was there for the plant medicine. When they asked me where I would do it, and I told them Psychonauta Foundation, they all cheered and said you’re going to a great place. It brought me such comfort and they were all right. This is the spot. Read More

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Dark and light
My experience at the psychonauta foundation was both enlightening and terrifying. I was welcomed with opened arms by Munda, the staff and volunteers. Everyone was super friendly and super helpful with their knowledge and accommodation.
My first night I was also welcomed by a tarantula in my hut 😅. She was harmless but I am terrified of spiders. So it was a beautiful way to face my fears.
The location is beautiful. The huts are beautiful and so are the people. I made a lot of friends and faced a lot of demons in my ceremonies and came out so much wiser and stronger.
Definitely recommend and would definitely go back Read More

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