Holistic Healing Retreat focused on balancing Mind Body and Spirit
Ayahuasca ceremonies with skilled Shipibo Shamans
Plant Baths
Master Plant Treatments, as needed
Optional Bufo Alvarius Ceremony
Onsite integration workshops and sharing circles
Personalized Attention
Soundbaths
Yoga classes for all levels
Breathwork
Farm to Table nourishing meals at Selva
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Arkana Spiritual Center invites you to a profound voyage of self discovery at Arkana's impressive venue in the Yucatan Peninsula. The program is a carefully orchestrated sequence of sacred ancestral medicines, complemented by spiritual practices and workshops aimed at balancing your body, mind and spirit. All ceremonies will be lead by our powerful team of talented shamans and our compassionate facilitators.
OFFERED STARTING DATES: Week of Nov 24th, and Dec 1st, 2024
What’s Included:
6 nights/7 days accommodation (double occupancy)
All vegetarian meals at the center (dinner is not served on ceremony nights, unless guests choose not to participate) plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
1 Vibrational Soundbath
1 Breathwave Session
2 Yoga Sessions
1 Temazcalli Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)
Excursion to Archaeological Site and to a Cenote (Underground Water Cave)
Internet connectivity
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center and membership to exclusive Facebook group.
2 Psilocybe Mushroom Ceremonies with Maztec Shaman from Oaxaca*
1 Peyote Ceremony with Wixarikka Shaman *
* There will be an extra fee of $100, to be paid IN CASH to our local company to cover the cost of the plant medicines served at the retreat.
About the Venue (Hacienda San Antonio)
16th Century Luxury Eco-Hacienda centrally located in Yucatan Mexico
Comfortable Rooms & Suites (extra cost)
2 Onsite Pools + 1 Lap Pool
Outdoor Cinema
Meditation Room
Yoga / Multipurpose Room
Farm to Table Vegetarian Cuisine
Temazcallis with Plunge Pool
Sacred Medicines
Psilocybe Mushrooms: Also known as niños santos (Holy Children) in Mexico, Psilocybe Mushrooms are powerful entheogens sought after for known for their ability to induce altered states of consciousness and their profound healing properties. They are very effective at treating diseases like depression, social anxiety, PTSD, addiction. They also heal traces of trauma stemming from physical, mental and sexual abuse. We will be serving this sacred medicine in its original Mazatec ritual, guided by shamans from the lineage of Abuela Julieta, a member of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.
Peyote: Also known as Hikuri in Mexico, Peyote is a very powerful entheogens sought after for known for their ability to induce altered states of consciousness and their profound healing properties. It is very effective at treating diseases like depression, social anxiety, PTSD, addiction. It also heals traces of trauma stemming from physical, mental and sexual abuse. We will be serving this sacred medicine in its original Wirrarika ritual, guided by Marakame Juan, a Huichol elder from the Highlands of Jalisco.
Sapo (from the Bufo Alvarius toad in the Sonoran desert) contains the 5Meo DMT molecule which is also known as the God or Spirit molecule. This short and profound ceremony offers an intense, concentrated, and deeply mystical experience comparable to Hindu experiences of Moksha and Samadhi or Buddhist experiences of Nirvana. This medicine will be offered as an optional add-on for the retreat for an extra cost.
Flight Information
• Nearest Airport: Cancun International Airport CUN
• Inbound: We recommend flying in the day prior to the start of the retreat so you can get settled in.
• Outbound: You can fly out any time after 8pm on the last day of the retreat (Saturday). We recommend staying overnight in Cancun and flying out on Sunday.
Ground Transportation: We provide a complimentary shuttle to/from the Center from Cancun.
• Pickup: Sunday 8:00 am
• Dropoff: Saturday 05:30 pm in Cancun
Accommodation
We provide a wide range of comfortable accommodations offering options at different price points
AYUC Double Shared
Traveling alone and dont mind sharing? Our shared double rooms offer comfortable accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender. One can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. The majority of the healing experience is done with the group, so don’t be shy. You’re bound to make friends here so enjoy the process – the sharing is part of the fun!
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Double Private (2ppl)
*Registration reserves the entire room*
This private room type offers privacy for 2 guests booking together, featuring 2 beds with organically designed accommodations, abundant natural light, and lush surrounding foliage. This option is perfect for couples, individuals preferring privacy, or 2 people who want to room together.
Rooms are comfortably furnished and feature thoughtfully curated, all-natural bathroom amenities to encourage restoration.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Single Private
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and quiet during their journeys, our private rooms offer jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Mayan Suites Private
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private Mayan Cabins feature gorgeous jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room also includes:
Air conditioning
En-suite bathroom with a spacious shower
Relaxing Hammock
Exclusive Pool Area
A writing desk/creative space
Orthopedic mattress with magnetic topper
Soft Cotton linens
Full Sized Closet with amenity station
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
Complimentary Bicycle Rental
All of our accommodations also include all meals, plant medicine ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
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
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All food is served at Selva, our conscious kitchen. We serve healthy, nutritious meals that will support you in your healing journey with ayahuasca and can accomodate your specific diet requirements.
What's Included
3 Ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo Shamans
1 Psilocybin Mushroom Ceremony with Mazated Healer
1 Rapé ceremony
Yoga Classes
Soundhealing
Breathwork
Onsite Integration Workshops and Sharing Circles
6 nights/7 days accommodation at Arkana Yucatan
Excursion to Mayan Archaeological Site and Cenote with a professional local guide
Internet connection through WIFI
All vegetarian meals at the Center (no dinners on ceremony nights, unless you decide not to partake – in which case dinner will be provided for you), plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center
What's Not Included
Airfare ,
Optional Activities (Fee Applies):
Spa Therapies ,
Bufo Alvarius ceremony (5-MeO-DMT)
Customer Reviews
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5.0
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Arkana Retreat in the Amazon
I am writing this review later than I had anticipated due to my desire to give some time between the completion of the retreat and ample time to truly reflect on my time at Arkana. I had the opportunity to experience this life altering spiritual center from May 24th-May 30th of this year in the comeliness of the Amazon jungle. Allow me to start with how magnificent the people whom work there are. From the kitchen staff, security staff, the people who would keep the center tidy and clean, and any staff member that I have forgotten to mention. Akana's facilitators. These genuinely kind hearted men and women were the of how our spiritual journey progressed. The facilitators were at every ceremony supporting all of us with whatever came up. From needing a guide to the restroom, to cooling towels to place on our head (due to my body feeling hot, I needed a cooling helmet one night), to just sitting and holding the hand of a participant that needed comfort. Each ceremony was just as wonderful and beneficial as the one before. Having the chance to share our experience with the other participants the next morning after each ceremony only added to my joy, understanding, and connection to these people and to myself. The music was soothing and was like a silk thread, further connecting us to the medicine and the shamans. The shamans are the backbone of Arkana. The icaros from the shamans were hauntingly beautiful. Lest I not forget to give a massive shoutout and heart felt thank you to Jose. Without Jose there would be no Arkana. So, would I suggest that you take the time to an Arkana retreat? Yes is not a strong enough word. This was a deeply healing experience for me and its something I share with the other participants, some of which I am involved in a group chat with monthly check ins. I will absolutely be going sooner than later. If you are serious about wanting to start your own journey of healing, I whole heartedly suggest that you start this journey with Arkana. Thank you for your time and thank you to Arkana and every wonderful human involved. Peace and love.
5.0
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An Experience I’ll Never Forget 🤍
My week at Arkana was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely cared for. The facilitators, shamans, and staff created an environment where I felt safe, supported, and respected throughout the entire journey.
The setting in the Amazon is breathtaking and peaceful, making it easy to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with yourself. Every detail reflected the care and intention that went into creating this experience. I also have to mention the food. I wasn’t expecting meals of that quality in the middle of the Amazon, but every dish was fresh, delicious, beautifully prepared, and nourishing. The accommodations, daily activities, and integration sessions all exceeded my expectations.
The ceremonies were deeply personal and, at times, incredibly challenging, but I never felt alone. The guidance I received, both during and after the ceremonies, helped me navigate the process with trust and confidence.
I left with a renewed sense of gratitude, a deeper understanding of myself, and tools that I continue to use in my daily life. If you are sincerely seeking healing, personal growth, or a deeper connection with yourself, I highly recommend Arkana. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who made this experience possible.
5.0
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Great experience
I spent 7 days at Sacred Valley. Great experience. Safe, knowledgable, open and friendly staff. Recommended.
5.0
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Life changing experience (actually)
I've done ayahuasca before. I thought I knew what to expect. Arkana showed me how little I actually knew.
Over four nights of ceremony plus a Sapo experience, I went places inside myself I didn't know existed. I found a lonely boy I'd been outrunning my entire adult life. I understood for the first time what has actually been driving my behaviour for four decades. Not the convenient story I'd been telling myself - the real one underneath it.
None of that happens without the facilitators and the Shipibo shamans. What these people carry is extraordinary. The icaros aren't background music - they are the medicine. There were moments the singing reached inside me and pulled something out that I couldn't have accessed any other way.
The entire team created a container where I felt completely safe to fall apart. And I did fall apart. Multiple times. I was humbled, overwhelmed and physically drained. But it felt like home. So much so I want to go back!
I came home a different person. Not in a dramatic, unrecognisable way. In the quiet way that actually sticks. I know what matters now. I know who matters.
If you're considering Arkana and wondering whether it's worth it - it's not a question of worth. It's a question of whether you're ready to see yourself clearly. If you are, there is no better place to do it.
5.0
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A truly perfectly organised and run retreat for a life-changing experience.
This is, by far, one of the best well-run, most professional, well-organised, caring, and life-changing centres I have ever been to.
I've lived in six different countries over the last ten years, visited over 44 different countries, and stayed in hundreds of thousands of different towns, villages, and remote locations.
This is, by far and easily, in the top three experiences that I have ever encountered.
From the booking experience, from the step-by-step detailed guide on how to get from your location all the way to the centre, to the communication in the build-up, to the information shared on how to get the best out of the experience, to the retreat itself and then the delivery of you back safe and sound into your nearby town. I would love to be able to sit here and say, "If they could do one thing better, it would be X," but there is literally nothing I can think of.
Having had experience with previous plant medicines, I knew that the medicine that Arkana provided would be more intense, and so there was a level of fear going into this experience. A fear that was completely dissipated when I saw the level of professional care and attention to detail that the Arkana Spiritual Centre provides.
My personal experience was from the 24th of May in the Arkana Amazon Centre. Every single member of the Arkana team goes far above and beyond anything I would expect, and the level of hospitality wipes the floor with any five-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
This is an organisation and a centre that truly gets to know you personally and gives you the individual attention to guide you through the journey you need to go on.
I have already recommended this to three people who are thinking about going on this experience, and if there was the ability to give this seven stars out of five, then I would.
Thank you, Arkana. Thank you to all the team. Thank you for the experience you gave me, and thank you for making me feel so safe during this experience.
Select your options
This program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to select your retreat date during the booking process.
7 Days Package
(6 nights)
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. Separate payment of $100.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
AYUC Double Shared
$3,960.00
Traveling alone and dont mind sharing? Our shared double rooms offer comfortable accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender. One can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. The majority of the healing experience is done with the group, so don’t be shy. You’re bound to make friends here so enjoy the process – the sharing is part of the fun!
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Double Private (2ppl)
$3,960.00
*Registration reserves the entire room*
This private room type offers privacy for 2 guests booking together, featuring 2 beds with organically designed accommodations, abundant natural light, and lush surrounding foliage. This option is perfect for couples, individuals preferring privacy, or 2 people who want to room together.
Rooms are comfortably furnished and feature thoughtfully curated, all-natural bathroom amenities to encourage restoration.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Single Private
$4,950.00
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and quiet during their journeys, our private rooms offer jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room includes:
Air Conditioning
Soft Cotton linens
A writing desk/creative space
Full Sized Closets
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
110 Volt Power Outlets
All of our retreats include: plant medicine ceremonies, nutritious farm to table meals, yoga and meditation classes, integration workshops, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
AYUC Mayan Suites Private
$5,970.00
For individuals who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private Mayan Cabins feature gorgeous jungle views, allowing you to relax in total comfort and privacy.
This room also includes:
Air conditioning
En-suite bathroom with a spacious shower
Relaxing Hammock
Exclusive Pool Area
A writing desk/creative space
Orthopedic mattress with magnetic topper
Soft Cotton linens
Full Sized Closet with amenity station
Daily housekeeping service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service
Complimentary Bicycle Rental
All of our accommodations also include all meals, plant medicine ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
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