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La Luna is run by Maestro Don Guido Rimachi. The center was first opened in 1987 as the local village clinic by the Rimachi brothers, and used to serve mainly local patients. As time went on the word was spread, and patients from all over Peru and the rest of the world started to show up. Throughout the last 30 years people have traveled to Santa Maria de Ojeal for healing.
2015 Don Guido decided to expand the village clinic into a full-service Ayahuasca healing center with private bungalows for visitors traveling abroad, wishing to stay many nights and focus on personal healing.
In 2016 the new facilities were opened with a different name, but the sacred Amazonian healing techniques remain. Our shamans work the traditional way with Ayahuasca, passed down through many generations.
Today, La Luna del Amazonas is both one of the oldest and the newest centers around. The center is traditional yet modern, perfect for those who want access to ancient healing in a comfortable environment.
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ryancollins
March 8, 2023 at 12:50 pmMy experience of la Luna will
be something I’ll forever look back on, the authenticity and intimacy, I felt safe the whole time and especially during the ceremonies.
From booking the retreat to the pick up and drop off it was all seamless and easy.
Enrique is passionate about what he does we shared many conversations and we all felt like a family.
The ceremonies were very intimate there were two other people that were there for the week and we had 3 shamans with a combined plant experience of 75 years.
We did the ceremony in a maloca where the floor is unsealed so you feel grounded with the jungle.
I had the most amazing time I can’t put into words
Ranjana
November 25, 2022 at 10:38 pmI can’t put into words how magical my time at LaLuna Del Amazonas was. I had the most profound experience of my life and got all that I was hoping for and then some. I’m eternally grateful to Ayahuasca for the kind of transformation I experienced and for answering my intentions. I’m also eternally grateful to Don Guido, Don Leonardo, Enrique, Danillo and the rest of the team for making this possible. I truly believe that without the guidance of the shamans, having the experience I did would have been impossible. They are supremely competent, grounded, loving, and humble. I was in awe of how beautifully and masterfully they guided the ceremonies. I felt safe and that really allowed me to experience the ceremonies with a lot of trust. The environment at the centre is tranquil and facilitates deep inner work. It was a retreat in the deepest sense. If you are thinking about doing an Ayahuasca retreat, I highly recommend LaLuna Del Amazonas.
Peter20
September 4, 2022 at 11:04 pmI chose La Luna to be my first ayahuasca experience based on the reviews and research, and I’m so happy I made the decision to come here! I found love, peace, and happiness at La Luna! The people working and volunteering here (Enrique, Danilo, Oscar, Natalia, to just name a few) were very welcoming and made my experience the best it could’ve been. I’m going to echo some of the previous reviews here in my review because they nailed it – This was an experience of a lifetime and I must applaud everyone at La Luna for creating a special, safe, and authentic place where you can learn about yourself and heal. This is not a place to “trip” and the work they do here is to heal. You must trust the process and if you are open and willing to allow ayahuasca to do the work, you may very well get what you’re seeking.
Going into this, I was a bit concerned about how I was going to feel before, during, and after my experience with ayahuasca, but after the first day, I was assured that it was a completely safe place to be vulnerable. This helped me with my healing process. I can attest that during the ceremonies the maestros (Leonardo and Jack) sang “the most beautiful, soothing ikaros to help you on your journey.” I wish I had a recording of them singing because it was that beautiful! The maestros are there to answer your questions and concerns. I can tell by the way they talk that they are very passionate about what they do and they’re genuinely there to help you heal.
They have everything you need here. It’s simple and authentic which was what I was looking for. They have comfortable beds, toilets, and showers in your private room. The food was indeed plentiful and it was very tasty and fresh!
I got what I was seeking and more! I wish I could’ve stayed longer and I’m beyond grateful for the experience and for the work they do here. I will be back for sure! I’m so lucky to have met the most interesting and wonderful people at La Luna and I consider them part of my soul family now!
ElNico
September 2, 2022 at 6:51 pmLovely people and facility, authentic jungle accommodation. Everything was relaxed and hassle free, so you can focus on your inner journey and/or healing. No need to wear a mental mask at any time. The Ayahuasca ceremonies are well prepared and you can feel completely safe. The shamans take care of a good energetic environment. If you want to meet Mother Ayahuasca and you don’t need a very luxurious accommodation, then this is definitely the place to go! I just feel pure love for La Luna and the people working there ❤️
jkim2022
April 27, 2022 at 1:48 pmI originally signed up to stay for 2 weeks, but ended up staying for one month and I am so grateful all of La Luna welcomed me with such open arms and hearts. I want to start by saying thank you everyone. I love you guys❤️
My experience at La Luna was life changing. I have been reborn. I feel it within myself, my close friends and family see it, and strangers remark about my joy for life. Before coming to La Luna, I felt like I was just here on this planet. If I died tomorrow, it wouldn’t really bother me. I wasn’t actively trying to die, but I welcomed death without hesitation. Now, I’ve accepted death is apart of this beautiful life cycle, but I want to live. I want to experience everything that’s waiting for me around the corner, down the road, across the bridge; whatever transportation idiom you can think of, I want to do it. I was scared that this joy for life would leave me after leaving la luna, but it’s only strengthened as time goes on. The changes I felt and experienced during my time are here to stay with me and I will be forever grateful to Enrique, Guido, Leonardo, Jack, Walter, Carmen, and every beautiful soul that passed through during my stay. Thank you and salud maestro!!!
The ceremonies are held with such care and honesty. Ayahuasca isn’t about tripping balls and seeing wild shit (it can happen and when it happens it’s super neat), but it’s about healing. And we heal by purging all the weight and negativity we carry within us. That is the focus here and everyone’s collective wisdom of ayahuasca, the surround plants, and the process made me feel constantly reassured that I am exactly where I am meant to be. Some days are harder than others, but each shaman has their own way of sharing their wisdom to make the experience as nurturing as possible.
La Luna is an incredibly safe space to come break yourself down and then rebuild on a stronger, more stable foundation. If aya is calling you, please choose this center.