About Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary

Upcoming Retreats at Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary

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

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

At the hotel property we have a restaurant that offers delicious meals especially if you eat meat, but also vegan options.

Getting Here

Location icon Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary, AV. COBÁ ENTRE CALLE TRES ORIENTE Y CALLE CINCO ORIENTE, LT 02, MNZ 89. REGIÓN 04, TULUM, QUINTANA ROO.

Directions

From Cancun airport you can take an ADO bus, a taxi or rent a car. The distance is 110 km, and the location is very easy to find: Along the main avenue of Tulum you will find the Coba avenue that crosses it, you must turn left. On the left side you will see the Chedraui supermarket and a little further on the right you will see the signs of the BUFO ALVARIUS SANCTUARY (The easiest way to find us is searching in google maps) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Desde el aeropuerto de Cancún puede tomar un autobús ADO, un taxi o alquilar un automóvil. La distancia es de 110 km, y la ubicación es muy fácil de encontrar: A lo largo de la avenida principal de Tulum encontrará la avenida Coba que la cruza, debe girar a la izquierda. En el lado izquierdo verá el supermercado Chedraui y un poco más a la derecha encontraras los letreros de Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary. (Lo mas facil es ponerle en busqueda de google maps.)

Customer Reviews

4.94 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Thank You
Thank You for providing this service and doing so in such a kind, supportive and meaningful way. And Thank You for doing it in a way to make it financially accessible to a broad range of people.

5.0
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Bufo alvarius sanctuary
When my partner and I arrived there had been a miscommunication and the wrong room was booked. To not leave us dissatisfied dr alvarius was sure to make ammends by offering us a few things on the house which was a great gesture. As for the bufo and ceremony my partner and i had much anxiety about it but after meeting and talking to the facilitators we felt much relief. The faciliatators were warm and kind. Adrian and tiffany were fantastic. We would reccomend this place to anyone. Very safe and secure place.

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Beautiful experience with some warning
I write this review honestly from my perspective with love and gratitude and with some suggestions.

First of all, thank you so much to my facilitators Mario and Jenny. They were the perfect guides along a most profound awakening journey. They held space for me in the most loving and kind way possible. The Kambo cleansed me and the bufo blew me open I simply cannot describe how profound this was for me and I'm eternally grateful.

That being said, here is my honest review of the retreat package I purchased. It was not as described. The package is advertised as being an inclusive experience that includes two meals a day, a sound healing, and a sauna. Unfortunately, none of these were acknowledged or honored by the owner or hotel staff. When I brought this up, the hotel owner kindly gave me $700 pesos and recommended a few nearby restaurants. While this was appreciated, it only really covers one or two meals in Tulum. The Sauna was out of order, and there was not any invitations to schedule the sound healing. I would have appreciated more acknowledgement and hospitality. I think it is the responsibility of the hotel staff and owner to honor and acknowledge the retreat package and make sure everything is accounted for.

The hotel itself is pretty nice. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was cool and refreshing. However, the atmosphere was a bit chaotic. There was very loud construction happening the whole time I was there. Again, no acknowledgement of this and not any warning ahead of time. This made it more difficult to relax during my stay. I think that there could be an improvement in terms of communication, hospitality and accountability.

Guests are entering into a very big moment in our lives when we go to take bufo for our first time and it is a big responsibility for the hotel staff to create a safe and welcoming space. I. Many ways, this was a perfect experience, and ultimately, I am very glad I did it. I do recommend to book your stay, just understand that it is not an inclusive retreat. It may be life changing, even if there are some areas of improvement.

With love, Devan

5.0
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I'm lacking the words to adequately describe how life changing this medicine is!
First and foremost the space while in a busy part of Tulum is it's own little sanctuary of peace. The room was comfortable, clean and just the right temp. The communal bathrooms are also kept to a very high standard.

Now the important part...

The Kambo ceremony was much more rewarding than I expected. Having not known much about it, I was pleasantly surprised with the sense of calm and peace it brought me.

The Bufo ceremony was a wild ride that I'm still unpacking a little less than two weeks later. This medicine and the facilitators changed my life in the most profound way. A complete shift has occurred, I was able to discard many negative traits and traumas in the days following the ceremony. Rebuilding into the best version of myself in all the best ways. The very first thing I recall saying after I woke from the medicine was "this is what peace feels like". Everyone should have access to this!

The 3 hour cenote integration that followed was at the time a little overwhelming, however the tools and memories gained during this time have been invaluable with my long term integration.

I would also highly recommend the sensory deprivation tank. I was not expecting to gain much from this but I probably processed and released some of the most traumatic events of my past during this session.

This was and is the best thing I've ever done for myself in my 43 years on this earth. Do your soul a favor and go experience this medicine!

James

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bufotiful
What can really be said, you have to experience it for yourself, but for me it was life changing. the Bufo showed me a deep acceptance of myself and life and love, im still integrating what acceptance means for me, what conditions, fears and shame, have held me back from this acceptance, and its challenging work, but already i feel a peace and presence ive never felt before. The sanctuary is a sacred space and the facilatators hold and amazing space for transformation. it was an honour and im full of gratitude for this place and space to be able to grow and realize my true self. Thank thank, thank you thank you.

john

Mission & Vision

The idea of Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary was first visioned nine years ago, when I found a cure for my depression and anxiety in this sacred medicine. At that moment I didn’t have the resources yet to go big, but I clearly remember having set my intent of sharing this medicine, that later became reality.

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La idea del Santuario Bufo Alvarius se vio por primera vez hace seis años, cuando encontré una cura para mi depresión y ansiedad en esta medicina sagrada. En ese momento aún aún no tenía los recursos para hacerlo en gran escala, pero recuerdo claramente haber establecido mi intención de compartir este medicamento, que luego se hizo realidad.

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