Sacred Valley · Cusco · Peru
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Now we are coming together. Those who are trying to learn; those who have understood and accepted that we must continue learning without pause; those who share with love; those who love; those who are learning to love…
Of course this is a story of unity, but we especially love our first circle: our community here in the Sacred Valley. Having healing as our shared subject—and our shared work—keeps the community lively, attentive, and strong. It is not hard to say that those who are not from here, yet have lived here for a long time, have gone through serious processes. And on top of that, trying to learn and practice something like healing deepens everything many times over—deepening it, and at the same time making it more complex. This is not a place where you can live well without effort—much like life itself, really.
When we decided to live here in 2013, the number of migrants living in the Sacred Valley was very small. Over time, many people moved into the valley. A large majority, after staying for a while, left again. Because while the decision to live here brings beauty, it also brings great inner and outer responsibilities.
Along the 60-kilometer stretch of the valley, around and along the river, we now estimate that about 10,000 people live here. Beyond this group, there is another large wave of people who come every 1–3 years and stay for 2–3 months. Most who come arrive to heal, to learn even more about offering healing, and to strengthen their connections here. And there are also many who are here—at least once—for a period of six months to a year, to live this chapter of their lives here. There are tourists, travellers, and groups who wander around without knowing what to do and end up partying a bit—but we will keep them slightly separate, of course.
Everyone holds one end of the work. Some of us make bread, cakes, toys, herbal remedies; some build furniture, offer massage, practice organic farming. Some offer services like midwifery or doula support, women’s circles, ceremonies, and more. We are a beautiful community made up of beautiful people.
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In the valley, there are many individuals and communities who live here or visit often, offering services with an intention to heal and to learn.
People sometimes call the Sacred Valley an energy portal of our world. The mountains surrounding the valley—reaching 4,000–6,000 meters—have been considered sacred by those who live here since ancient times. These mountains seem to have formed a deep, long riverbed like the Sacred Valley and offered us a sheltered space. A valley whose value became even more visible in Inca times is now a place where many healing paths meet. Here, it is possible to find a wide range of healing practices coming from different teachings across the world. You can follow some of these through the Spirit Events Sacred Valley Facebook Group.
Work done with breath, stones, music, dance, meditation, and medicinal plants adds depth, healing, and responsibility to your experience here. There are practices addressing both physiological and psychological issues, and we have witnessed many positive outcomes.
Here you can find family constellations, gong sessions, temazcal (called mancapacha in the Andes), breathwork, yoga and meditation, qigong and tai chi, massage, offering ceremonies, kambo, bufo, “magic mushrooms,” ayahuasca, daytime and nighttime Huachuma (San Pedro) ceremonies, tobacco, cacao, rose work, ecstatic dance, jam sessions, tantra, human design, women’s and men’s circles, and many other kinds of practices.
In addition, our Indigenous friends—Q’ero healers—offer profound support in many forms, such as aura cleansing, initiations, coca leaf readings, and offering ceremonies.
It feels truly beautiful to create a bridge between you and this hidden treasure here. With our wishes that, on the path of truth, the knowledge, strength, and connections we all need may reach us.
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At last, we have a safe space where we can gather as people devoted to healing:
The Bridges is a sacred place for those walking the path of awareness, transformation, and service. It is a living, breathing global community where facilitators, guides, and healers come together to share their gifts with souls seeking inner growth, wholeness, meaning, and connection.
I offer my heartfelt thanks to my dear friend Rıdvan and his team for bringing this project to life, and I wish that this meeting ground becomes a gateway to Love, Compassion, and Devotion.
With great joy, I invite all of you who feel called to be part of such a circle to download the app and help us grow this community:
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In the Sacred Valley where we live, there are many people who do good deeds and live with their hearts. But some people and organizations are people we have walked with for years and we know and experience that they serve with care and respect. It is very nice for us to connect you with the people on this list, may the path of each of them always be open!
Ayylu Masikunapa!
Ayylu: In Quechua, it means the circle, tribe, family you belong to. This phrase can be translated as "we are a family" in English.
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They are locals—Peruvian, Andean, and Q’ero. They humbly share with us the power, beauty, ancient wisdom, and healing energy of these lands with all their generosity and sincerity.
Their beautiful families, strong spirits, and pure intentions do us a world of good. We are learning so much, and we love them dearly.
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Andrea is one of my dearest friends in the valley, and we’ve been a huge source of inspiration for each other from the very beginning. It’s wonderful to know that as we walk this path, we’re journeying alongside an Andrea who is doing everything she can right there. Andrea, a strong woman who is originally an anthropologist, and her husband Keith—who are deeply passionate about serving with full responsibility in many areas, including the symbolism of the Andes, ancient knowledge, the four altars, and the sweat lodge—thank you so much.
Especially since there’s hardly anyone living around us, and we’re living in the middle of fields, the fact that your beautiful place is less than a 10-minute walk away makes us feel incredibly lucky.
We’re proud of them, and here’s the link to their website:
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Two wonderful people, Fiorella and Tibo. It’s not hard to see that they do everything they do with all the love and respect they can muster. Their smiles, their demeanor, their presence, and the services they provide—they’re two souls who bring us all so much joy. We can’t thank you enough. It’s wonderful that we’re right across from each other, with the Willkanota River separating us.
From these two friends, you can receive heartfelt services in many areas, such as the Andes sweat lodge, offering ceremonies, Ayurvedic massage, and the Huachuma ceremony.
Here is their website:
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Originally of French origin, the former Rock&Roll developed himself in Mexico, where he lived for many years, after a strong initiation in Africa, where he lived for many years. We are talking about a true master living in the Sacred Valley. The extraordinary music he makes with different instruments, the instruments he produces without losing his concentration and the ceremonies he presents are some of the gifts this beautiful person gives us. He is a real guide with his posture, conversation and directions. If you ask Jean if he is a musician, the answer you will get is “sometimes”. A heartfelt thank you to this beautiful person who intends to keep himself away from definitions.
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Adrian plays a vital role in the healing work done here. His ability to create a safe space, the tone of his voice, the seriousness with which he approaches his work, his research on herbal healing practices, and the guidance and protocols he provides are all invaluable.
We are deeply grateful to him.
About Adrian and His Services:
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Adrian Rivas
Facilitator and Integrative Guide
Adrian Rivas has dedicated nearly three decades to the study and practice of natural and alternative healing modalities. His work focuses on cultivating well-being, inner exploration, and conscious evolution—both as a personal path and as service to others.
With over 15 years of experience working with Kambó, Adrian trained with the Matsés people of the Peruvian Amazon, the Katukina of Brazil, and other experienced practitioners. He has undertaken numerous plant dietas with ayahuasca and other master plants under the guidance of Amazonian shamans, and is currently studying with a tabaquero, deepening his work with tobacco and related sacred plants.
His approach is grounded in meditation, body-centered inquiry, and the Yopo tradition of the Piaroa people of Venezuela, from whom he received permission to share this powerful entheogenic medicine. His facilitation emphasizes the release of mental conditioning and the embodiment of one’s authentic nature.
Having lived over a decade in Peru immersed in Amazonian traditions, Adrian began his work with Bufo (5-MeO-DMT) in 2014. Since 2023, he has focused exclusively on the pure molecule (Jaguar) as part of his integrative approach to transformation and consciousness work.
He has trained in Holotropic Breathwork with Stan Grof, Transformational Breath with Eugenia Altamira, and Phoenix Rebirthing, and has been facilitating connected circular breathing since 2012.
Adrian is a student of the Diamond Approach and currently completing Compassionate Inquiry training with Dr. Gabor Maté. His ongoing practice integrates meditation, 5-MeO-DMT, Yopo, and Wilka, weaving ancestral wisdom with modern therapeutic insight to support profound healing and self-realization.
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The Phoenix breathwork was born as an evolution of holotropic breathing, a tool created by Stan Grof, a famous psychiatrist from the Czech Republic and who is a pioneer of work with psychedelics in psychological therapy as well as who coined the term transpersonal psychology.
This is a very deep and liberating process of internal work where we are given the opportunity to unveil the potential and ability, we have to heal ourselves and free ourselves from very simple guidelines.
The essence of this work is liberation, connection with the inner healer, connection with your inner child, to expand awareness and process stored and unprocessed information frozen in the body/mind system. Through specific forms of breathing we allow ourselves to feel, and with the use of a master plant (cannabis), we access parts of our subconscious that are not so easily accessible, we give space to our internal intelligence to guide us and take us to non-ordinary states of consciousness in order to connect with deep emotional and energetic blockages that we have not been able to metabolize. By allowing the expression of these undigested energies, space is usually made to further expand our state of consciousness allowing us to reach into the depths of our being and expand towards a positive transformation and a real integration of all that we have left unprocessed and that has marked our existence. Each process is different but in general during a session one gets to go through several layers of information, expansion and release.
This simple, yet very powerful method combines a very small dose of cannabis (which helps us to access this information in our bodies) with a type of intense breathing known as holotropic. This breathing by itself induces altered states of consciousness but with the assistance of the plant it is accessed more quickly and greatly facilitates the processes.
This work is not a common meditation; it is not a relaxation... It is a deep and healing internal work, which requires a lot of determination to go through the whole process. You take charge of your life, not from the controlling mind and direction, but from flow, from allowing yourself to feel and in fact, letting go of control. Letting go of control is aligned with the mystery, it inherently trusts in the unknown, in the mystery that life is and how it unfolds.
At the end of a session, one generally feels liberated, connected with the inner child and inner healer, relaxed and with an open heart.
You should bring a blindfold or scarf to cover your eyes and comfortable clothing.
VERY IMPORTANT not to smoke or enter into communion with Santa Maria (cannabis) at least 4 days before, preferably 7.
Contraindications: Hypertension, Glaucoma, epilepsy, pregnant women, and people with a history of psychosis and schizophrenia.
The session lasts approximately 5 hours, it is a group process and the contribution is ....
Minimum of participants 7, max. 15
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Kambó is the name of a species of tree frogs from the Amazon jungle and is also the name given to the secretion of this frog that various ethnic groups in Brazil and Peru traditionally use to cleanse themselves, sharpen their senses, strengthen their bodies and to burn what they call panema, which translates as bad luck and is understood as a cloud or density that blocks the body and its functions, clouds the mind, undermines the will power. Panema is related to a lack of energy, lack of motivation, recurrent illness, depression and that circumstances feel stuck, things do not flow.
Their understanding is that by burning the panema the body is restored reaching a state of balance and well-being. Naturally, the body is healed, the immune system is toned, the nervous system is reset, the mind is clarified and the will is strengthened.
The scientific name of this frog is Phyllomedusa Bicolor, its secretion contains more than 200 peptides, of which 19 have been synthesized and patented to date.
Kambó medicine is used to strengthen the immune system, to relax, discharge and tone the nervous system, making it excellent for any nervous system disorder (insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, low energy) it is used to detoxify the liver, gallbladder and the body in general, it can help in chronic pain processes, addictions, skin problems, migraines, hypertension, post-traumatic stress syndrome and much more.
Kambó is a reset in many ways that leaves us feeling calm, with clarity, energy and well-being.
The traditional way of working with the Katukina indigenous people is to make 3 applications in 3 consecutive days, although an adaptation was made to the non-indigenous and it was established to make the vaccine (so they named this practice of 3 applications) within a lunar cycle, or that is, within 28 days from the first application.
To receive Kambó you have to have a light dinner the night before, come fasting for at least 8 hours.
You can drink a little water in the morning when you are going to receive it, but not more than 500 ml. If you are going to receive it in the afternoon, do not drink more than 1.5 liters during the day and no water at least 2 hours before of the session.
During the Kambo process you should drink a good amount of water but VERY importantly, do not drink it until you are already in the circle.
DO NOT drink alcohol or eat pork at least 4 days before. Lowering white sugar is also good.
Bring comfortable clothes, a good-sized bucket, 3 liters of water and what you need to be comfortable during the process that is done on the floor (yoga mat, cushion, blanket).
The process takes approximately 2-4 hours depending on the number of participants
Important questions:
Do you have or have you ever had a heart problem?
Have you had a brain or cardiovascular accident?
Have you received (in the last 3 months) or are you receiving chemotherapy treatment?
(In these cases, Kambo is contraindicated.)
Have you had any major surgery recently?
Phlebitis?
Please let me know of any chronic, autoimmune or acute conditions you are experiencing.
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5-MeO-DMT is a naturally occurring tryptamine found in various plants, seeds, and one known animal species — the Bufo Alvarius toad, native to the Sonoran Desert. This toad carries one of the highest concentrations of 5-MeO-DMT, often considered the most powerful entheogen due to its capacity to dissolve egoic structures and reveal pure consciousness.
While synthetic 5-MeO-DMT was first created in the mid-20th century, its natural use through Bufo secretion began in the 1980s. There is no evidence of traditional indigenous use, which is why diverse facilitation styles exist today.
Sessions are conducted one-on-one in a neutral and safe environment, allowing full emotional and physical expression. Participants may bring a trusted companion to witness or join after their process.
I currently work exclusively with the pure synthetic molecule, which is derived from corn-based tryptophan. This choice reflects both ethical and safety considerations: to prevent toad exploitation and to avoid risks present in the natural secretion. The pure molecule offers the same depth of spiritual experience without harm to the species.
There are two main approaches to dosage:
Breakthrough Dose: A full release experience, suitable for those with prior deep inner work or entheogenic experience.
Surrender Doses: A gradual, layered approach where smaller doses are taken sequentially, allowing self-regulation and integration between rounds.
Each session lasts approximately one hour.
Contraindications:
Uncontrolled hypertension
Certain heart conditions
Use of MAOI medications
History of psychosis or schizophrenia (case-by-case exceptions)
Preparation:
Wear comfortable clothing and avoid jewelry or accessories that could interfere during the process. Please inform me of any psychiatric medications you are currently taking.
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Sessions with Ñua(yopo) and/or Wilka
The seeds of yopo, cohoba, or Ñua come from a species of tree found in some areas of the Amazon and the Caribbean, its scientific name is anadenanthera peregrina, and it has a cousin, that is found in the Andes at a higher altitude above sea level, which is known as wilka or cebil and which has the scientific name of anadenanthera colubrina. The main alkaloid of these seeds is 5-ho-dmt or bufotenine and it also has small amounts of nn dmt and 5 meo dmt and sometimes some other tryptamines.
The experience with these high frequency medicine is very direct, teachings and understandings are received that are sometimes so direct and simple that some people overlook them when they seek to understand from the complexities of the mind. Ñua, as the indigenous people of the Piaroa tribe of Venezuela call it, and the mother Wilka are highly psychedelic and entheogenic in its strictest sense, that is, that of revealing the mind and generating the divine within. They are great "therapists" because they lead us to a direct encounter with internal realities and issues that we have not been able to or wanted to see. The experience is intense but well managed and following the guidelines that are explained at the beginning, it becomes an amazing experience.
The intention of these circles is to create a context for the study and the use of the experiences that we have with these sacred tools that our beloved Pachamamita offers us and in order to be able to be transformed by our will and acts of consciousness in our daily life.
Grandfather Bolivar insisted that these are tools to be able to develop man towards responsibility, responsibility of our thinking, our word and our actions. And the only way to start being responsible is to be Present.
They live that way in the jungle and their lifestyle is the context and container to be able to put into practice what they have learned in the Ñua sessions. They, in fact, see the use of the Ñua as a practice. They practice being present, finding the center in the midst of the hurricane.
In this spirit I want to share these tools from my heart.
It is very common, in ceremony, that one tends to take what one is seeing as if it were "out there". Angelic or dark visions cloud our vision and we end up taking it as we normally take everything, in a state of separation. And so, we miss out on the opportunity to own and take responsibility for our internal states.
The circles are small.
The space that opens up is magical and very intimate, and my experience is truly that they enter my heart, into that sacred space whose doors are opened by the high frequency of the medicine.
The medicine sessions will have a minimum of 3 phases, the first will be with taking caapi, which is the bark of young ayahuasca vine and that will allow a deeper entrance into the world of Ñua, the second phase will be the first taking of yopo and where we will maintain silence while constantly seeking to remember to be present and observing, in the 3rd step we will take one more dose of medicine that can be yopo or Wilka, and where the process will be focused on the energy release through singing and sound and allowing the high voltage of the medicine clean/free us.
I must say that this is not a purely traditional piaroa work, but an integration of this tradition, plus what I learned with my other seed teacher, who opened the doors of the Wilca for me, and with whom the sessions were with music, fire , and lots of love. In addition, within the work, what I have personally learned working with the seeds and the magic, singing and healing that they have opened me to is often manifested. I like to call that part attunement because that's how it feels, through singing and sounds, frequencies are manifested that create energy and vibration patterns that have a profound effect on the psyche of the individual and the group in general.
At the end, sometimes, we dance to music and Invite people to express through movement the opening we have gone through. For me this is an important part for the incorporation (embodiment) of these frequencies of light and love that we access, when it feels in alignment
The preparation for the medicine is similar to what you already know with other medicines, refrain from taking alcohol, drugs, stimulants, sex at least 3 days before, not eating pork, spicy foods.
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1–7 Day Immersion: Bridging Traditional Practices & Modern Healing (Assisted by Low-Dose Jaguar / 5-MeO-DMT)
This immersion blends ancestral spiritual wisdom with contemporary healing methods to support emotional integration, self-love, and deep inner transformation.
Over the light of the retreat, participants engage in a structured process that combines low-dose Jaguar (5-MeO-DMT) with somatic, meditative, and spiritual practices designed to gently open the nervous system and nurture embodied awareness.
Each day begins with 30–40 minutes of breathwork to regulate and prepare the body, followed by guided sessions incorporating low-dose Jaguar in vape form and complementary modalities such as:
Inner child healing and affirmations
Meditation and centering prayer
Mantra and compassionate gazing
Gentle movement and laughter meditation
Somatic inquiry and body-based integration
The intention is not catharsis but loving presence—meeting inner parts with compassion and curiosity. Evening sessions focus on somatic inquiry, helping participants process the day’s experiences, integrate insights, and cultivate deeper connection with body and emotion.
This protocol supports gradual nervous system regulation and emotional reconnection, restoring the natural flow of life energy and establishing self-love as the foundation of healing.
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Nilton seems to convey, right from the very first impression, that one must journey along these paths with both sincerity and seriousness. His manner of offering ayahuasca is masculine, powerful, and clear, and I believe his outlook on life is the same. In the Sacred Valley, Nilton is one of the very few people I can confidently recommend to those intending to experience Ayahuasca. After speaking with him for just two minutes, if the person feels a calling, I can confidently suggest they participate in a ceremony together.
Thank you, Nilton,
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I know, love, and respect Mahmut—whose main profession is photography—for standing firmly by my side throughout the process of acquiring our land and for having volunteered at Vamoss for six months. They’ve joined forces with Zehra, a skilled and artistic soul, and now they prepare incredible meals for us during our retreat here. Those who’ve tasted it know the flavor their hands and hearts bring to the table. We feel very lucky to be able to rely on them for our dietary needs here.
They run a wonderful café in Pisac and do an excellent job. You can visit without hesitation and treat yourself to a lovely gift with their menus catering to a variety of diets. Their conversation and warmth will be another beautiful gift from your visit.
Thank you so much,
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She’s a friend who stayed at Vamoss Home for a long time, holds a special place in our hearts, and whom we can fully trust in every way. We’re talking about a very strong and capable woman, but her cheerfulness alone is enough.
Greetings to Meltem, who brings beauty to everything she touches and is an expert in many fields, including interior design, baking, childcare, and makeup. We’re certain we’ll be doing many more things together with her.
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In the first years of the Vamoss Home, a person staying in our house found Osman. He had been living in a tent he set up in the village of a healer in the Amazons for years. He has a very special life story. Our Osman lives independently of money, stamps and even passports. And when he accepted our invitation and came to the Sacred Valley, he was shining brightly.
“I am used to living in a tent alone,” he said, and began to serve in his tent set up by the river. The ceremonies he performed with his pure heart were good for many. In the light of the information he got from his teacher, he keeps a nice space and organizes diets so that people can work with Ayahuasca.
His conversation, warm smile, strength, gratitude, and spirit of service make his truly special.
You can have one-on-one sessions with him and draw inspiration from the healing power of his conversation.
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Danielle holds a unique place in our family. Her approach to community, womanhood, family, and parenting is as strong and clear as her daily presence.
If your interest is piqued after visiting her website, we highly recommend her work, workshops, and community gatherings.
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Gonzalo crafts his own gongs and takes us on a magical journey with them. We warmly and confidently invite all visitors who come to experience—alongside him—how vibration, sound, air, and a cup of hot chocolate create a special space, and who might wish to embark on such a journey, to join us for the Maha Gong Bath.
Thank you, Gonzalo,
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Having hit the road from Chile, Nacho is without a doubt a true comrade who serves immaculately. With all due respect, we would like to talk about the beauty of his music before his own beauty. Here we are talking about a real percussionist who creates a journey with his hands. So much so that Nacho doesn't play instruments, he kind of caresses them, even makes them happy. We thank him very much and hope that the healing he brings to people, organizations and diets in the Sacred Valley will always return to him. We congratulate him for taking all the responsibility of the work done and the plants contacted.
You are very important Nacho, thank you very much.
Please visit here to learn more about him, his team, and his services:
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Sean West has been a source of support on our healing journey and that of our community since our earliest days, and he is an exemplary healer in many ways. We thank Sean from the bottom of our hearts for his many years of learning, teaching, and serving in the Sacred Valley, and we warmly recommend that those who feel a connection with him experience his services.
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We would love to describe here Cynthia’s dedication to her work and the information and services she provides to women regarding motherhood, prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care, but it’s simply not possible. You’ll have to meet her and decide for yourself.
Thank you so much, Cynthia,
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It’s both easy and a real pleasure to see Benjamin’s passion for organic construction and carpentry in his work. If you have any needs in these areas, you should get in touch with him.
Thank you, Benjamin,
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Pablo is a Shipibo indigenous man who learned healing from his ancestors. Born in a remote region of the Amazon Rainforest called Atalaya—where his entire family are healers—Pablo still lives there today.
He began practicing healing by hand after learning from his grandfather and participated in his first ceremonies when he was just a child.
He is familiar not only with Ayahuasca but also with many medicinal plants of the Amazon. He strictly maintains his own diet, regularly undergoing diets—including post-ceremony diets—that last up to six months; he goes beyond simply administering the medicine to personally attend to each person, cleansing each of us individually during ceremonies; he has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology; he seriously protects and safeguards the circle he holds and the space he works in; and who can recite ikaros nonstop, like a machine, from the beginning to the end of the ceremony without a single pause.
As you’ll see when you meet him, he is truly humble, stating that healing does not come from him but that he is merely a conduit, and he performs his work with love and respect—a true healer.
If you intend to embark on a minimum one-week Ayahuasca and dietary retreat within the Amazon, in strict seclusion, in very simple quarters, and under the guidance of a powerful healer (which may require a serious post-dietary process of at least two months), we recommend working with him.
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Carlos is one of the hidden treasures in the valley for me. Our bond is strong, and our trust is absolute. I am fully confident that when the time comes, we will share wonderful moments together and spend much more time with each other.
He is an excellent builder. We hope to one day own one of the homes he builds, infused with energy, flow, light, and love. If you’re looking for an organic, custom-built home in the valley, we highly recommend reaching out to him.
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Our dear Serra decided to move here while teaching in New York and has established a playground and school for all children, whether immigrants or locals. We’re so glad you came—you’ve been a real blessing to our children and to us. If you’re in the valley and looking for a place where you can safely leave your children for a few hours (or play with them), Alpaquitas is a wonderful project. Thank you, Serra!
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Our friend, whose life story is truly one of a kind, lives with sincerity, works with sincerity, and makes music with sincerity. It is wonderful to feel how he tenderly touches the sensitive parts of our hearts through the services he provides.
If any of the services he offers resonate with you, feel free to reach out to him with confidence.
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This project, created by the Quechua indigenous people, is truly valuable. We’re talking about a wonderful potato park just above Pisac (Elevation: 3,000 m) at an elevation of 4,300 m, where local communities have come together in harmony and with genuine enthusiasm.
Through their beautifully designed programs, they introduce you to the area, themselves, their culture, the potato, the 1,300 varieties of potatoes they still preserve, their potato desserts, beverages, and their communities—all with both hospitality and pride.
If a half-day or full-day tour like this interests you, we highly recommend you go without hesitation.
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This is a very special project that we are delighted to present here. Uriel, a native of San Salvador and our hardworking, tidy neighbor, has created a wonderful garden that attracts hummingbirds right in the middle of the fields, just a 5-minute walk from us.
It’s a real pleasure to send people to you and the beauty you’ve created, and to support your vision. Thanks to you, we’re getting plenty of hummingbirds too, and our gardens are filled with the chirping of birds. Coming to your space and suddenly finding ourselves surrounded by a swarm of hummingbirds is a real privilege.
Thank you so much,
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Eloy and Brigida are the indigenous people, guardians, and villagers of Apu Ausangate. They live in the Pacchanta Community, at a very special spot where the path to the summit ends. Deeply connected to their mountains and their hearts, they are the parents of a family who take great joy and pride in sharing Apu Ausangate with us and bringing us together. We have known them and their children for many years, and we love each other dearly. It is a great pleasure to host them at Vamoss whenever they visit these parts.
Their simple lodging facilities, delicious meals, and guiding services for horseback rides up the mountain in the Pacchanta Community are truly heartfelt and authentic.
It’s wonderful to experience Apu Ausangate with you—thank you!
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Sr. Silverio, who has been taking us on horseback tours around Ausangate for many years, is another gift from Apu Ausangate. If you’re looking to embark on long treks and want a guide who doesn’t talk much, handles all the technical details, knows the mountain well, and is one of the mountain’s longtime locals, he might just be the person you’re looking for.
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Rita, Elvira, (Elvira’s husband) Edi, Carola, Rosa, Rolando
These friends are the indigenous people of Isla del Sol, the place where the Incas believed the Sun rose. [3,810 m]
While average elevations in Cusco are around 3,000 meters, they rise to 4,000 meters in Puno and Bolivia. Indeed, we have now entered the lands of the Aymara people, who live even higher up, having emerged from the Quechua culture.
Isla del Sol is already a powerful place. The area this family occupies is a very special, hidden spot on the island.
It is impossible to describe the light, the feeling, the scenery, the people, and the sky here—with your permission, I won’t even try.
This is where my wife Katerina and I got married. A private beach, fine white sand, donkeys, llamas, potato fields where the locals try to keep the animals from eating the crops, the waters of Lake Titicaca, the fire of the sun, the cool breeze from the surrounding mountains, and the locals who never stop working the land, having become one with it.
The name of our private beach is Playa de Serena. The cave at one end is a true turning point. Just as our connection here is special to us, the connections of the family living here—with the island, with their hearts, and with us—are also very special.
It is a pleasure for us to share this with the right people.
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They are among those who refuse to give up living in a much more isolated spot around Mount Ausangate, very close to the summit and the glacier. At an elevation of 4,450 meters, the presence of these two people—who accommodate guests and provide food and guiding services—is of great importance.
The rooms and beds they offer are basic, but their hospitality is second to none.
For those seeking an isolated and profound experience far from the hustle and bustle at high altitude on Mount Ausangate, this is the place to be.
With thanks,
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Percy is another talent this beautiful land has cultivated. We came across the top of the Pisac Ruins with his music. I was (Arda) at one of the strongest moments of my first San Pedro ceremony I was serving, in 2012. Our connection has never been lost since that day. His family, which produces many local instruments and essential oils, is in fact the caretaker of the Pisac Ruins. He has climbed these ruins and played Kena since he was a child. Now he owns a tiny shop in Pisac where he sells his products. It is a great pleasure to thank him and his brother Rolando for their beautiful accompaniment.
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Rolando is a member of that wonderful family I mentioned earlier; he is Percy’s older brother. As a certified guide for all the ruins in the Cusco region, including Machu Picchu, Rolando has been connecting us to these lands for years through his deep bond with hummingbirds, his own heartfelt connection, and his captivating guidance.
Traveling with you, exploring the Pisac Ruins from top to bottom, and feeling these lands is truly wonderful, Rolando. Thank you,
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Clove is one of my old, good friends. She is a holistic herbalist and homeopath who helps women, children, and those struggling with chronic health issues regain their vitality.
After a lifetime of autoimmune symptoms, traumas, and a deep healing journey, she is a soul driven by the realization of how parasites, gut health, energetic imbalances, and emotional residues silently shape our well-being.
Her practice combines ancient herbal wisdom, intuitive root mapping, homeopathic insight, and Kambo medicine—a sacred Amazonian detox tradition that awakens the body’s natural intelligence and powerfully dispels stagnation.
She believes the healing process is a personal, layered, and deeply unique journey.
You can reach her and her services below:
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Ruro touches upon the most intimate moment of human life—birth—and stands by the newborn baby and the birthing couple.
A strong, loving guide who is committed to inner work, healing, learning, and offering guidance at every opportunity—a truly exceptional guide in many ways—from a traditional
If you feel—or envision—your prenatal journey not as one wrapped in cotton, but as one where you challenge yourself, take on responsibility, and are willing to forgo worldly pleasures, and if you wish to deepen and heal your connection with your womb, your baby, and the Creator before your baby is born, you may want to work with her throughout your prenatal, birth, and postpartum journey, we wholeheartedly recommend it.
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This beautiful spirit owns a tiny shop in the famous San Pedro Market in Cusco. With all her good intentions, she offers us the healing of these places. Receiving Peru's strongest cacti grown in Huaraz, fresh Palo Santo, pure Maca and beautiful prayers from Señora Bertha, whom we have been acquainted with since 2012. She has always added great strength to Vamoss's years of service, thank you.
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We’re talking about a smart, loving person who was our neighbor for years at our home in Calca, who owns Peru’s best WOOF (World Organic Farming Organization) farm, who has made room for many volunteers, and who is the owner of one of the world’s few seed banks.
I’d like to thank him very much for the tremendous support he gave to Vamoss and my family (As we were leaving here due to the pandemic, he held me back and said, “When you decide to come back, you have a home here—just hop on a plane and come.” And when we returned to Peru after 500 days apart, he truly made room for us and supported us in taking our first steps with confidence. Our friend and big brother, Michael Morris, thank you so much!)
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Jimmy is not only a great dad and a true musician, but also an excellent guide for those seeking an authentic—and perhaps a bit wild—experience in the Amazon.
He has a place in Manu and offers a wonderful service that allows you to journey into the heart of the Amazon.
Thank you, Jimmy,
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He is a truly special person whom I met just before my first Ayahuasca ceremony. If you need professional photography or videography services in this area, you can contact him without hesitation—he’ll take excellent care of your needs.
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We were very surprised to hear about Zeynep and Serdar, who live and run a cafe in Aguas Calientes, just below Machu Picchu, years ago. They were the only ones except Tunca, who had come and moved to the Sacred Valley without first communicating with us. We are talking about Zeynep, who says I want to live in Machu Picchu, and Serdar, who responds to her call without thinking and they hit the road. These two people are bright people who live their lives with their hearts, who know how beautiful it is to give, and who look at life with confidence.
It was 2016 when I (Arda) was traveling with a large group of 23 healers from all over the world, then I found a small gap in my busy schedule and went to meet them. Then they closed their place in Aguas Calientes, followed our advice, came to Calca and stayed in Vamoss for a while. Now living in Calca, these two are sharing their beauties with us. Serdar, who loves to cook and present, offers us the flavors we miss at the Kelebek Cafe.
It is a pleasure for us to recommend Butterfly Cafe to all travelers with the hope that their path will be open, thank you very much.
