Metsá-Kabi Ayahuasca Retreat | 5 Ceremonies with Shipibo Healers | Iquitos, Peru
Metsá-Kabi Ayahuasca Retreat | 5 Ceremonies with Shipibo Healers | Iquitos, Peru
Up to 10 in group
Nov 8 - 20, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 5 ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Maestra Ángela López, a Shipibo curandera with 30+ years of experience
- Traditional Shipibo healing treatment — not just ceremonies, but a full process of energetic cleansing and realignment
- Intimate group of 10 for genuine safety, depth, and personal attention
- Trauma-informed facilitation throughout, including pre- and post-retreat integration support
- Healing plant baths, cacao ceremony, breathwork, sound bath, and integration circles between ceremonies
- Agua Florida and Mapacho workshop — learn traditional Amazonian tools for purification and prayer
- Accommodation and all meals included at Maestra Ángela's retreat center in the Peruvian Amazon
- A portion of proceeds directly supports the healers and their community in Ucayali, Peru
About this Retreat
Maestra Ángela López — Shipibo Curandera, Lead Healer
Maestra Ángela López is a highly respected traditional healer from the Ucayali region of the Peruvian Amazon, with over 30 years of experience working within the Shipibo lineage. She holds deep, ancestral knowledge of plant medicine, energetic diagnosis, and the icaros — the sacred healing songs sung directly to each participant during ceremony.
Her icaros are known among those who have worked with her for their precision and profound power to move heavy energies, open the heart, and guide participants through even the most difficult passages of the healing process. She works with compassion and exacting care, holding each person's individual process within the broader arc of the traditional Shipibo treatment: diagnosis, cleansing, protection, and closing.
Metsá-Kabi is held on Maestra Ángela's own land, which she has tended and worked with in ceremony for decades — giving the retreat a depth of relationship between healer, land, and medicine that is rare to find. She leads this retreat alongside fellow Shipibo healer Urias García Nunta.
Brian brings years of experience supporting ayahuasca retreats, Shipibo dietas, and community healing work in Peru. His approach blends clear organization, meditation practice, and a warm, steady presence that helps participants feel safe, understood, and guided as they move through their personal process.
Mariella offers a deeply caring presence shaped by decades of experience with ayahuasca and master plants. She brings maternal steadiness, intuitive listening, and practical support to group dynamics—encouraging participants to release emotional blocks and reconnect with self-love and inner confidence.
Annie provides a grounded, compassionate presence informed by years in plant-medicine integration, somatic awareness, and trauma-sensitive support. She helps participants move gently through their experiences, offering clarity, encouragement, and space for insight to unfold naturally.
Details of this retreat
Metsá-Kabi offers a complete Shipibo healing treatment — not a series of identical ceremonies, but a traditional eleven-day arc of energetic diagnosis, cleansing, protection, and closing, guided by two of the most experienced healers in the Ucayali region: Maestra Ángela López and Urias García Nunta.
Each of the five ayahuasca ceremonies carries its own intention within the traditional Shipibo framework:
Ceremony I — Diagnosis: The healers read your energy and open the channel for the work ahead.
Ceremony II — Diagnosis & Cleansing: The dieta formally opens; active cleansing work begins.
Ceremony III — Cleansing: The heart of the retreat. Heavy energies, grief, and entrenched patterns move through Maestra Ángela's icaros.
Ceremony IV — Protection: The healers lay in energetic protection, fortifying what has been cleared.
Ceremony V — Arkana: The closing ceremony seals the healing and closes the dieta.
Between ceremonies, your days are held with plant baths, yoga, a cacao and breathwork ceremony, sound bath journeys, an Agua Florida and Mapacho workshop, a Shipibo art class with Maestra Ángela, and a guided medicinal plant walk — all on land that is home to two rare Noya Rao trees, considered one of the most sacred master plants in the Shipibo tradition.
This retreat is capped at 10 participants, and guided throughout by trauma-informed facilitation from Brian Landever, Mariella Noriega, and Annie Ladino — so the pace respects each person's boundaries and readiness from arrival to integration.
Price: $2,950 USD, all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, five ceremonies, plant baths, and integration support). A non-refundable $800 deposit secures your place.
2026 Dates: September 25 – October 6
Location: Metsá-Kabi, KM 72, Iquitos, Peru.
Event Highlights (short version)
🌿 Five ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo healers Maestra Ángela López & Urias García Nunta
🏕️ Eleven days, intimate group — max 10 participants
🧘 Daily practices: plant baths, yoga, cacao & breathwork, sound bath, Shipibo art class
💛 Trauma-informed facilitation throughout
🌳 Land home to two sacred Noya Rao trees
💰 $2,950 all-inclusive · $800 deposit
📅 Sept 25 – Oct 6 or Nov 8 – 20, 2026
Each of the five ayahuasca ceremonies carries its own intention within the traditional Shipibo framework:
Ceremony I — Diagnosis: The healers read your energy and open the channel for the work ahead.
Ceremony II — Diagnosis & Cleansing: The dieta formally opens; active cleansing work begins.
Ceremony III — Cleansing: The heart of the retreat. Heavy energies, grief, and entrenched patterns move through Maestra Ángela's icaros.
Ceremony IV — Protection: The healers lay in energetic protection, fortifying what has been cleared.
Ceremony V — Arkana: The closing ceremony seals the healing and closes the dieta.
Between ceremonies, your days are held with plant baths, yoga, a cacao and breathwork ceremony, sound bath journeys, an Agua Florida and Mapacho workshop, a Shipibo art class with Maestra Ángela, and a guided medicinal plant walk — all on land that is home to two rare Noya Rao trees, considered one of the most sacred master plants in the Shipibo tradition.
This retreat is capped at 10 participants, and guided throughout by trauma-informed facilitation from Brian Landever, Mariella Noriega, and Annie Ladino — so the pace respects each person's boundaries and readiness from arrival to integration.
Price: $2,950 USD, all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, five ceremonies, plant baths, and integration support). A non-refundable $800 deposit secures your place.
2026 Dates: September 25 – October 6
Location: Metsá-Kabi, KM 72, Iquitos, Peru.
Event Highlights (short version)
🌿 Five ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo healers Maestra Ángela López & Urias García Nunta
🏕️ Eleven days, intimate group — max 10 participants
🧘 Daily practices: plant baths, yoga, cacao & breathwork, sound bath, Shipibo art class
💛 Trauma-informed facilitation throughout
🌳 Land home to two sacred Noya Rao trees
💰 $2,950 all-inclusive · $800 deposit
📅 Sept 25 – Oct 6 or Nov 8 – 20, 2026
Schedule
A Day-by-Day Overview
Day 0 — Arrival
Arrive in Iquitos. Check into your hotel and join the group for an opening orientation meeting at 5:30pm — your first chance to connect with your fellow participants and the facilitation team before the journey begins.
Day 1 — Journey to the Land
Travel by road to Maestra Ángela's retreat center at KM 72. After settling in, your first full day includes introductions, an ayahuasca preparation lecture, and your first healing plant bath.
Day 2 — Opening & First Ceremony
Begin with a Dragon's Blood purge and Agua Florida practice in the morning. Receive and make plant baths, followed by meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 1 — Diagnosis. The healers begin reading your energy and opening the treatment.
Day 3 — Integration & Sharing
Morning consultations with the healers. Guided art and group sharing circle to begin integrating what arose in ceremony.
Day 4 — Deepening & Second Ceremony
Morning yoga and individual plant medicine treatments. Plant steam bath, Mapacho talk in the afternoon, and intention sharing. In the evening: Ceremony 2 — Diagnosis, Cleansing & Opening of the Dieta.
Day 5 — Plant Medicine & Sound
Pollen/Machinga plant medicine in the morning, followed by a sound bath. Plant steam bath, guided art, and sharing circle.
Day 6 — Movement, Land & Third Ceremony
Morning yoga and plant steam bath. Agua Florida workshop followed by a guided hike and medicinal plant tour of the land. Intention sharing and meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 3 — Cleansing.
Day 7 — Rest & Reflection
Sound bath in the morning. Plant steam bath, guided art, and sharing. A quieter day to let the cleansing work settle.
Day 8 — Shipibo Art & Fourth Ceremony
Morning yoga and a special class with Maestra Ángela on Shipibo art and its healing symbolism. Visit to the local market, followed by a protection bath and intention sharing. In the evening: Ceremony 4 — Protection.
Day 9 — Heart Opening
Cacao ceremony and breathwork session in the morning — a full emotional release and integration practice. Guided art, sharing, and a second protection bath.
Day 10 — Love & Fifth Ceremony
Morning yoga, love bath, intention sharing, and meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 5 — Arkana & Closing of the Dieta. The final and most integrative ceremony of the retreat.
Day 11 — Closing the Container
Morning sound bath, guided art, and group sharing. Integration talk in the afternoon and final love bath. The container closes with gratitude and reflection.
Day 12 — Departure
Breakfast and morning departure back to Iquitos. Time for a stop before flying out.
Day 0 — Arrival
Arrive in Iquitos. Check into your hotel and join the group for an opening orientation meeting at 5:30pm — your first chance to connect with your fellow participants and the facilitation team before the journey begins.
Day 1 — Journey to the Land
Travel by road to Maestra Ángela's retreat center at KM 72. After settling in, your first full day includes introductions, an ayahuasca preparation lecture, and your first healing plant bath.
Day 2 — Opening & First Ceremony
Begin with a Dragon's Blood purge and Agua Florida practice in the morning. Receive and make plant baths, followed by meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 1 — Diagnosis. The healers begin reading your energy and opening the treatment.
Day 3 — Integration & Sharing
Morning consultations with the healers. Guided art and group sharing circle to begin integrating what arose in ceremony.
Day 4 — Deepening & Second Ceremony
Morning yoga and individual plant medicine treatments. Plant steam bath, Mapacho talk in the afternoon, and intention sharing. In the evening: Ceremony 2 — Diagnosis, Cleansing & Opening of the Dieta.
Day 5 — Plant Medicine & Sound
Pollen/Machinga plant medicine in the morning, followed by a sound bath. Plant steam bath, guided art, and sharing circle.
Day 6 — Movement, Land & Third Ceremony
Morning yoga and plant steam bath. Agua Florida workshop followed by a guided hike and medicinal plant tour of the land. Intention sharing and meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 3 — Cleansing.
Day 7 — Rest & Reflection
Sound bath in the morning. Plant steam bath, guided art, and sharing. A quieter day to let the cleansing work settle.
Day 8 — Shipibo Art & Fourth Ceremony
Morning yoga and a special class with Maestra Ángela on Shipibo art and its healing symbolism. Visit to the local market, followed by a protection bath and intention sharing. In the evening: Ceremony 4 — Protection.
Day 9 — Heart Opening
Cacao ceremony and breathwork session in the morning — a full emotional release and integration practice. Guided art, sharing, and a second protection bath.
Day 10 — Love & Fifth Ceremony
Morning yoga, love bath, intention sharing, and meditation. In the evening: Ceremony 5 — Arkana & Closing of the Dieta. The final and most integrative ceremony of the retreat.
Day 11 — Closing the Container
Morning sound bath, guided art, and group sharing. Integration talk in the afternoon and final love bath. The container closes with gratitude and reflection.
Day 12 — Departure
Breakfast and morning departure back to Iquitos. Time for a stop before flying out.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Directions
The nearest international airport is Lima (LIM) — Jorge Chávez International Airport, which serves direct flights from most major cities in North and South America.
From Lima, take a connecting domestic flight to Iquitos (IQU) — Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport. Iquitos is accessible by air only — there are no roads connecting it to the rest of Peru, which makes it one of the most remote cities in the world and the perfect gateway to the deep Amazon.
Recommended airlines for the Lima–Iquitos connection: LATAM and Sky Airline both operate this route regularly. Flight time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival in Iquitos, we can help arrange a car transfer from the airport to your hotel for your first night. The following morning, the entire group departs together for Maestra Ángela's retreat center at KM 72 — approximately a 1-hour drive from the city. Traveling together is intentional: it's your first shared experience as a group and the beginning of the container.
Please book your flights into Iquitos (IQU) no later than the afternoon of Day 0 to ensure you can attend the opening orientation meeting at 5:30pm. For departure, Day 12 flights should be booked for the late afternoon or evening to allow time for the morning transfer back to the city.
Once you've confirmed your spot, we'll send you full logistical details including hotel recommendations, transfer coordination, and packing guidance.
From Lima, take a connecting domestic flight to Iquitos (IQU) — Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport. Iquitos is accessible by air only — there are no roads connecting it to the rest of Peru, which makes it one of the most remote cities in the world and the perfect gateway to the deep Amazon.
Recommended airlines for the Lima–Iquitos connection: LATAM and Sky Airline both operate this route regularly. Flight time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival in Iquitos, we can help arrange a car transfer from the airport to your hotel for your first night. The following morning, the entire group departs together for Maestra Ángela's retreat center at KM 72 — approximately a 1-hour drive from the city. Traveling together is intentional: it's your first shared experience as a group and the beginning of the container.
Please book your flights into Iquitos (IQU) no later than the afternoon of Day 0 to ensure you can attend the opening orientation meeting at 5:30pm. For departure, Day 12 flights should be booked for the late afternoon or evening to allow time for the morning transfer back to the city.
Once you've confirmed your spot, we'll send you full logistical details including hotel recommendations, transfer coordination, and packing guidance.
Accommodation
Guests stay at Maestra Ángela's retreat center, located at KM 72 outside Iquitos, deep in the Peruvian Amazon. The center is a traditional jungle property — private wooden tambo-style cabins with thatched roofs, mosquito nets, and shared bathrooms. Rooms are simple, clean, and built to keep you connected to the natural environment around you. This is not a luxury resort. It is a healing space — designed for rest, reflection, and deep inner work. Meals are prepared on-site by a dedicated chef, following the traditional dieta guidelines appropriate to each stage of the treatment. The land itself is part of the medicine.
Retreat Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Maestra Ángela's retreat center sits in the Peruvian Amazon at KM 72 outside Iquitos — a living jungle property that is itself part of the healing.
The center includes:
The Maloca
The ceremonial heart of the retreat. A traditional open-air structure where all five ayahuasca ceremonies are held. Built in the Amazonian style, the maloca breathes with the jungle around it — the sounds of the rainforest present throughout every ceremony.
Tambo Accommodations
Traditional wooden cabins with thatched r
The center includes:
The Maloca
The ceremonial heart of the retreat. A traditional open-air structure where all five ayahuasca ceremonies are held. Built in the Amazonian style, the maloca breathes with the jungle around it — the sounds of the rainforest present throughout every ceremony.
Tambo Accommodations
Traditional wooden cabins with thatched r
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals at the retreat are prepared fresh daily by a dedicated on-site chef, using local Amazonian ingredients. The kitchen follows the traditional Shipibo dieta — the dietary protocol that supports and
What's Included
- Accommodation at Maestra Ángela's retreat center in Iquitos, Peru
- All meals (traditional diet-appropriate food throughout)
- 5 ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo healers
- Healing plant baths (prepared by the maestros)
- Customized individual healing protocol with sacred master plants
- Yoga
- Cacao ceremony and breathwork
- Agua Florida and Mapacho workshop
- Integration and intention sharing circles
- Sound bath journey
- Optional creative expression space
- Pre-retreat orientation session
- Post-retreat integration session
- Facilitation and trauma-informed support throughout
What's Not Included
- What's Not Included:
- Flights to Iquitos
- Airport transfers (can assist with coordination)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
You might also like
/
