"In matters of the medicine it is essential to be in a good setting, supported by people that know what they are doing.
I worked with Gabriel and Augustina and they know.
I am deeply gratful for the time I spent with them.
Thank you
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Experiences on Retreat
"This was my first experience with ayahuasca, kambo and temazcal. I felt truly cared for, nurtured and supported in every step of my journey, both by the staff and the wonderful participants, who were all returnees to Xochipilli. This retreat is truly family. Arturo is a deeply knowledgeable and passionate practitioner of ayahuasca and completely invested in those who seek the healing of this medicine. Alicia went above and beyond to insure that all my logistical needs were met and was present and supportive at every moment of the retreat. I can’t say enough about their commitment to each and every attendee that comes to Xochipilli. They don’t simply offer a product, but nurture and guide a community with love and service. I left with a heart full of gratitude. "
"I really appreciated the retreat, from the staff very accommodating and friendly and everyone’s working here in service to the Divine. Plenty love of community felt here. Beautiful space in the trees with pool. And beautiful surroundings "
"After my husband’s ADHD coach told him to send me on a vacation I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I had never felt called to do ayahuasca before but from that moment I knew I was being called. I picked Mamay Ayahuasca because a friend that I trust went there and has sent several people there. Alicia made the whole trip smooth and easy and she was available to answer my many questions before the retreat. She was also a very supportive person during the retreat. My whole experience was amazing and life changing and I didn’t want to leave when it was over. I walked in feeling numb after years of repressing my emotions. I walked out having been blown wide open emotionally. I released so much of my past trauma and stories and found the woman I was before I became a wife, mother, and invalid who was sick for 13 years. I healed myself physically from a brain injury and am healthy physically but I knew I needed to get healthy emotionally again too. This retreat did that for me. I’ve been home for 1.5 weeks but I’m still riding the high from the retreat. Being there was like being part of a loving family that wraps you in their arms, protects you, and guides you. Arturo, the Shaman, is a calm gentle knowing spirit and guide and is amazing just like all of the staff are. Thank you everyone. I look forward to coming back again soon."
"I think I'll start with the staff. Each one of them is so heart centered and one with their inner child. They are wise and nurturing, full of life. They really made the experience special for me. The food was splendid with wholesome ingredients, minimally processed and full of flavor. The location was gorgeous. From the aesthetic of the architecture to the vibrancy of the plants. The energy of the land was superb. The Aya ceremonies themselves were unreal and potent. Leaving with nothing but deep reverance for the entirety of the experience, medicine and people I connected with. "
"I was an amazing healing experience in the heart of Tulum’s lush jungle guided Agustina.
Her and Angle’s energy transcends time, weaving ancient Mayan threads into the sunset ceremony. Melodic beats from Angle and perfect care made it so comfortable for the seekers. Together, they led us toward healing, whispering forgotten truths through nature’s embrace. We bathed in moonlight, merging with the earth’s pulse. Nature, our silent guide, witnessed our metamorphosis.
To Augstina and Angle, infinite gratitude. Your retreat is a portal—a return to self. God bless you both. "
"Let me start by saying our session host Augustina was an absolute goddess of the earth I felt comfortable and safe from the moment we met. As for the Bofu experience it was life changing for me, I am 59 and I've never felt so connected with myself and the natural world. It was a total reset for my spirit. All I need do is put on my headphones play the ancient Mayan flute music and I'm transported back to the moment. I am forever grateful the experience will live in me forever. "
"Professional, safe and effective care! I highly recommend to all my friends and family!"
"Agustina was the perfect guide. Her home was warm, amazing and the perfect setting. She explained the treatment with fine detail allowing me to feel comfortable and ready to just let go. My experience was amazing and I would recommend Agustina to everyone without hesitation! Five stars! "
"Agustina was the perfect guide! Her home is amazing! I had a fantastic experience and would recommend her to everyone! ❤️"
"I had a lovely experience and valued the subtleties of the ayahuasca experience in an amazing setting with facilitator Agustina. As a 58 year old woman I enjoyed exploring and deepening my relationship with the great Mother earth. Many thanks!
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"I had a lovely experience and valued the subtleties of ayahuasca with facilitator Agustina. As a 58 year old woman, I enjoyed the evening in an amazing setting where I quietly explored and deepened my relationship between myself and the great mother earth. "
"I have been working with different plant medicines for about 5 years now and have been truly reaping the benefits of each ceremony I attend. With each experience I discover a deeper understanding of who I truly am, what my experiences have taught me and what I need to apply more attention to in my life. It has been enlightening, healing, transformative and heart opening.
In July I attended Mamay Ayahuasca for a one week retreat. The whole week was beautiful. Filled with different ceremonial experiences unlike any other retreat. The last ceremony I attended, the maloca was full of people. Mostly locals. This is the optional night of the retreat when outsiders are invited to share the medicine. It was actually my 40th birthday and I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect way to celebrate. The medicine was strong this night. I followed my intuition and drank as much as I felt I needed. Laying on the grass, under the beautiful Mexican starry sky; my heart opened. It was visceral and intense but deeply pleasurable. In that moment I fell deeply in love with myself. I released all the shame and anger and resentments that had plagued me my whole life. I forgave everyone who ever hurt me. I forgave myself for the wrongs I had done to others and to myself. I saw perfection in everything. It was the most beautiful experience I had ever encountered and I can’t imagine anything topping that.
This was in July 2024. 8 months ago now. Im still basking in the afterglow. Not only do I feel that my Complex-ptsd symptoms have vastly improved, but in the weeks following the retreat I noticed my Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms diminish. After seeing a doctor and running some tests in December it was revealed that my Pcos had been cured! The doctors have no explanation for this. It’s believed that hormonal imbalances like this are often caused due to high stress hormones in early childhood development. Coming from a very traumatic childhood it made sense that I’d developed Pcos. I full heartedly believe by working with Ayahuasca at Mamay and feeling the LOVE from the faculty, healing my deeply embedded emotions, I gave my body permission to balance my chemistry. It really is magical!
I recently returned from a powerful two week retreat in the Peruvian Amazon at one of the worlds top tier Ayahuasca retreats. It was also incredible, healing and insightful. But nothing compares to the way my heart felt at Mamay. I am forever grateful for the warmth, compassion and opportunity. Life is such a special gift and I will always walk this path with an open heart thanks to my friends at Mamay. "
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This retreat marked a pivotal moment in my journey. Engaging in my first ayahuasca ceremony, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the exceptional team that guided me. My apprehensions regarding safety were not only met but surpassed by the measures of this group.
Alicia stood as our beacon of love and strength, guiding us with her golden-hearted presence every step of the way. Her embodiment of love and compassion is hugely impressive.
Arturo, with his profound wisdom and nurturing spirit, serves as an inspiring mentor deeply committed to his calling. His genuine guidance and unwavering support were both uplifting and motivational.
The team's extraordinary commitment to service was evident through their relentless support during this significant transition. Their dedication to their work and their eagerness to assist in our transformative journey was out of the ordinary. The retreat itself radiates warmth, care, and empathy, making me feel immensely fortunate to have been part of such an extraordinary group. The entire experience was memorable, from the serene location to the attentive staff and the nutritious food provided.
The magic of this retreat has been a blessing and a life-changing experience. Words cannot describe the profound impact it had on me, and I highly recommend it to all seekers of safety, transformation, and growth.
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"I've attended many retreats over the years and can honestly say this one is the best of them all. It felt like family. It was supportive, fun, open, expressive, sacred and spiritual. The wisdom and experience of everyone involved really shows. A month later and I miss them all! Words are not enough! "
"After going through this experience, I cannot imagine it being with anyone other than Sadi. It was so very spiritual just being in his presence. The stories and history he explained to us cannot be read or googled. The first hand knowledge must be respected and that is Sadi. The care, empathy and thoughtfulness created a wonderful, warm feeling of safety and trust. I hope I come back and if I do, I want Sadi to be there………. Aho. "
"I’m returning home today after an amazing visit with Juan, Xenia, Patrik, Sadi and our group. We now have a bond for life that is embedded in time. If someone tried to tell me what to expect coming here, I might have said “what, really?” All I can say is, have no expectations because it cannot be put into words. It can only be experienced to then understand. I can say though, wholeheartedly that this the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time"
"It’s been a month since my retreat and I am still feeling the power of this transformational experience. Alicia cultivates such a warm environment which nurtured & brought our group together as a true family. Arturo is so gentle and wise - I wish I had a 5 min daily podcast with his words of wisdom. Arturo and his team are pivotal to processing & integrating the lessons learnt after sitting with the medicine.
I went into the week being oblivious to how much work I needed to do. It was confronting at first, but was vital to flourish the days after. My biggest takeaway was connecting with my inner child - something I hadn’t realised I had lost 10+ years ago. This was such a valuable lesson, which now guides my every day decisions and has resulted in an abundance of joy. I really do hope for this medicine to touch the hearts of as many people as possible and for more experiences to be guided by Alicia and Arturo. I will without a doubt be back some time in the future. A 100% must do for anyone seeking a transformative experience. "
"Firstly, thank you so much to the entire team at Xochipilli and a very special shout out to Alicia, Arturo, Esther, Louise, David and Lorena for making the experience one of the most incredible and rewarding weeks of my life!
I researched retreats for hours and what lead me to my final decision was the authenticity that shone through on my call with Alicia. ❤️
We started the week with a cacao ceremony, getting to know each other and opening up the energy of the space. Esther was so generous and even showed us how to make the ceremonial cacao 🙏 all of these extra healing modalities like integration, movement, voice classes, temazcal were amazing and made the journey so special.
The three ceremonies for ayahuasca were all SO different and I am so glad we got to do 3.
The first ceremony showed me how big my ego was and how much I battle with the negative voice in my head, the second ceremony connected me with my inner child and the universe, and the third ceremony was the most insane experience of my life - I purged what felt like an entire lifetime of sadness and grief, it poured out of me, and i was able to heal my heart and release a lot of deep trauma. Tears that I don’t think I ever would have cried in my life, had they not been unlocked by Mother Aya and this experience. Thank you to all that supported me through this process.
Arturo's wisdom and connection with the Shipibo tribe reassured us of the medicine's integrity and I learnt so much about plant medicines from him.
I left this retreat with brighter skin, brighter eyes, a lighter soul and a more open heart. It’s been 3 weeks now since I finished the retreat and I am feeling awesome.
I didn’t expect there to be so much love the entire week and to feel like we were one big family!
Thank you again to the entire team 🙏
PS I found it really helpful to come the night before starting the retreat to relax✌️ "
"Arturo was an amazing leader with a strong connection and relationship with plant medicine and the jungle. In every ceremony and sharing circle, he held sacred space from a place of authencity, being humble, listening with his heart not his mind, and kindness. His intentionality spread in ceremony with his songs, his instruments, his stories, his knowledge and wisdom. He is truly a great soul and ceremonalist leader. Gracias for all your teachings!!!"
"Alicia is the piece of the puzzle that pulls everything together. She truly takes care of every participant with their own individual needs on all levels. She has a big heart with the goal of being supportive for each one of us while maintaining such a beautiful sense of integrity & love. She shared her experiences & wisdom at the right time & place. She works hard throughout the retreat, especially, in all the translation she does from Spanish to English. This is another aspect that brings your experience deeper & closer to your heart. An understanding of what is taught was a key to my journey. She wasn't alone... Her team who helped her make this happen were equally fantastic!!! I can say that they became my new tribe, my new Mexican family. Everything the team did was out of love, authenticity, passion & love. Everything fitted so perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle. My heart felt so vulnerable and filled with love to share and truly be in the moment with these beautiful souls, hence, the deep healing I did experience on my journey. Muchas gracias to every single one of you. You will be forever in my heart, always remembering my experiences. Love you all!!!"
"I was blessed and grateful to have participated in this magical retreat of plant & animal sacred medicine. The structure of the retreat was outstanding as it provided sufficient time for meaningful activities that supported our integration process (after sitting with sacred plant medicine). These activities helped to explore & discover oneself even a little deeper. There was also enough time for yourself to be reflective on your
experiences during the process. We were fed quality, homemade & delicious food! The location of the retreat was perfectly located just outside of Cancun in the heart of the jungle. If you ever wanted to explore, discover & heal your inner being, I couldn't think of a better centre to attain this experience. It will change your life forever. Thank you to everyone who made this a magical experience!"
"Arturo is still in his 30s but has somehow managed to walk through many experiences in life and emerged a humble, wise man. When he holds ceremony, he is surrounded by so many loving ancestors. His drum echoes with the sound of the sacred valley and his harp tones with the laughter of the jungle spirits. His integrity and humility allow these spirits to speak clearly into the ceremony space. He is capable and trustworthy; you will be happy you shared space with him."
"Dear Alicia is a gem in the sacred medicine space. She is like a sister, a wise elder, a singer, translator, and business person extraordinaire. I am not sure which angels worked together to create such a solid human being but I certainly cannot express enough her poise, humor, confidence and professionalism. Whatever your situation, she will ensure you leave the experience deeply transformed and satisfied. Gratitude!"
"When I was called to Ayahuasca, Mamay was the perfect retreat at the perfect time. Xochipilli was beautiful, accommodations were clean and comfortable, the food was delicious, and Alicia, Arturo, and all those involved made me feel welcomed and safe. The medicine and ceremonies were transformative, and I appreciate the integration incorporated into the experience. I look forward to returning in the future!"
"Attended 5 day Entheo-Getaway Mayan Jungle retreat in Puerto Murelos, MX. It was my 1st experience with plant medicine treatment including: Temazcal, Ayahuasca, Kambo. I'm still processing my magical time there but I can honestly say it was well worth it. I've felt notable improvements with anxiety and overall outlook on life. Gabriel was an amazing guide! The Eco Lodge was majestic and the staff very accommodating. Be prepared to fast quite a bit during your stay and just come with an open mind. "
"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. "
"Truly a beautiful experience. Two friends and I had an incredible day here. A lot of care was given to us and we all had an amazing transformative experience. We would love to visit again. "
"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."
"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"