Wander26336261743 
 
2024-06-03
 
 
  
An unforgettable experience - this is the only retreat you need to go to!
I can’t even put into words how incredible the overall experience was. Everything from Paula the organiser, to the yoga instruction (given by Anís during my retreat) to the shaman who is responsible for guiding the ceremonies. If you are looking for an authentic ayuhusca experience, look no further. Everything from the way the medication is made and how your diet is controlled is done in such a thoughtful and meaningful way. I searched for weeks and weeks for something like this, and I’m so glad to say that I’ve found exactly what I was looking for. I’d be surprised if I don’t come to Naturalia every year.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Charlotte 
 
2024-05-31
 
 
  
Love is in each of us
There are places, people on earth who mark you and leave a mark on you for life... Naturalia and its inhabitants are part of it. First of all, the place, we must measure how lucky we are to be able to live for a week in the heart of the Amazon, the lungs of the earth, the cradle of mother nature. The energy of the jungle is itself healing and if you surrender completely, it will embrace you with its maternal embrace. Then the camps themselves. Manu and Paula created a unique place from scratch, combining comfort, amenities, design and a warm atmosphere. Well done and above all thank you to them. Living for a week at Naturalia means feeling at home, protected and surrounded by love. Love precisely. If I had to sum up my experience in one word it would be LOVE. Because everything begins and ends with love, that’s the secret. Love in the dishes of Sylvia and Ania, love in the kindness and sense of listening of Paula, love in the eyes of Gorda, love in the songs of Maestro Eimer... Love is everywhere, and Mother Ayahuesca is here to make you understand that it is especially in you. In each of us. And if we all become aware at our own level of the power of this energy, anything can happen. Thanks to Naturalia and all its inhabitants, little by little, on your scale you are changing the World! Thanks to Mother Ayahuesca, thanks to God, thanks to life and thanks to love. You are in my heart With all my love Charlotte
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kimberly M 
 
2024-03-24
 
 
  
Week to recharge and reconnect to yourself 💖
Honestly the best week filled so many wonderful moments. ☺️ It’s hard to try and capture it in words, but I’ll try! You’re taken care of start to finish 😇 Meals are amazing, bungalows are comfy, company was so sweet - animals included! Yoga and meditation with Cia kept me present throughout and helped me really connect back to myself and then the ceremonies taught me so much about myself on a deep level. It’s a full mind, body, and spirit experience. There are also little excursions built into the schedule that are sprinkles of extra magic. If you’re considering it, I highly recommend you book. No need to second think it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Costa B 
 
2024-02-27
 
 
  
Absolutely amazing
What to say…it was amazing, you have to experience it for yourself! You will live inside the jungle, in comfortable and well made bungalows, food is very healthy, thank you so much Cia (in charge of meditation and yoga sessions) and Manu and all the Naturalia team. I will definitely come back.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Juliet R 
 
2024-01-24
 
 
  
Beautiful rustic charm
I highly recommend this retreat. Paula and Manu have put so much time and effort into making Naturalia comfortable, beautiful and homely. They were both very generous with their time. Manu’s guitar playing is very beautiful. He was very warm and has a great sense of humour. Paula really spoilt us in any way she could. She is extremely generous and kind. Her yoga and meditation sessions were very grounding and relaxing. Silvia and Jania’s cooking was exceptional - healthy, tasty and beautifully presented. I had the best Juane (typical local jungle dish) there ever. Antonio made sure that we had everything we needed. I was there in the rainy season, which is particularly damp, so was very grateful to have fresh bedding and towel part way through my week’s stay. The five rescue dogs were so sweet and loving. I feel detoxed and relaxed after a particularly demanding year at work. Thank you so much to everyone at Naturalia!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 mercy w 
 
2023-12-08
 
 
  
Peaceful delicious and gentle
This retreat is certainly worth the experience. The staff is kind hearted that the setting is very serene. The shaman is very compassionate. I would call this a gentl Madison experience in comparison to some of the other places I have visited in Iquitos. At first I was worried that the medicine was to gentl, but as the time unfolded there, I came to see that it had a gentle patience and compassion. Paula is absolutely lovely and her Icaros songs just melt d my heart. I especially loved the yoga and the chocolate making activities! If you want to have a gentle compassionate introduction to plant medicine this is the place. Very personal only small groups so Lots of individual time to speak with the shamans and learn. Food was amazing.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Dominik S 
 
2023-12-07
 
 
  
Hidden Gem
I had a wonderful first Aya experience at Naturalia and would definately recommend it! Also I know 2 friends who went there and had an amazing experience as well. They keep it in a very small and intimate way and treat you like a family. Very trusted, professional and open hearted people. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Colin B 
 
2023-11-15
 
 
  
This place, these people, and every moment is special.
The beauty and magic this place holds is indescribable, but here I will provide just a little something to go off of. I'm a 35 year old male that heard about ayahuasca over a decade ago, learned a lot about the plants and process but maybe just never got the call. Well this time it was loud and clear, so this was my first time joining an ayahuasca retreat. To find the right place, I did an absurd amount of research on all fronts but primarily focusing on these two priorities: - Authenticity - If you know the recipe, probably anyone can make the drink, but I did not want to feel like a tourist in Willy Wonka's Jungle, being fit into a cookie cutter roleplay led by charlatans. You're really out in the jungle, they bought this land and built this place from the ground up. Manuel(Shaman) is the real deal, I felt something strong and impressive and comforting from him. His voice is beautiful and powerful when he sings, especially directly to you, the range and frequency he can access is stunning. Yoga, flower baths, meditation, mapacho(tobacco) ceremony, ayahuasca, Icaros(songs), the structure through every day, each moment all does something very real inside of you. It all felt very genuine and connected. - Intimate and Productive - Many retreats have far too many guests so as to maximize profit. I wanted to have adequate time and means to sort through and share my intentions, concerns, and receive constructive feedback. I wanted to know I was being looked after when it mattered most, and I did not want my experience to be diminished by an excess of other guests. Naturalia has a limit of 5 guests per week, this alone shows their commitment to the amount of focus and attention each person will receive. The Shaman sang several of the Icaros to each one of us at length during every ceremony. I was given ample time at every avenue to vent, process, explore, peel back the layers and uncover all that I could muster. I never felt rushed or pressed for time. I felt heard and seen and unjudged. As a related aside, and as many other reviews have stated, every person here fulfilled there position beautifully. I personally feel the need to again highlight Paula(owner), an exceptional and stunning person whom I hold deep admiration and appreciation for. She has held such a pivotal role in this part of my journey. Hours and HOURS of conversation, wisdom, alternate perspectives, patience, rebuttals, advice, laughter; I'm truly in awe of this woman. Just amazing. Naturalia met and exceeded my expectations where it mattered most, but also every other category. It definitely won't for everyone. There were almost no mosquitos when I went, but they're out there, and worse in other seasons. The showers are cold, but refreshing; challenge yourself to breathe and relax into the cold instead of tensing up and fighting it. The food adheres to the diet, so maybe you'll think the lentils or something are bland, but there is flavor everywhere and the dishes are delicious and thoughtfully combined. Most potential negatives are just a mindset. Initially, I came for the ayahuasca experience, but I had no idea how profound my time outside of ceremony would be as well. Every moment in this place was special, every interaction with these people was endearing. I'm eternally grateful that this was the place I chose, and that I had the experience I did. I cannot possibly recommend Naturalia highly enough. Do yourself the favor and make this place your home for a week. It just might change your life like it did mine.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Char 
 
2023-10-27
 
 
  
Couldn't imagine a better place for this.
I went to Naturalia for my 25th birthday in February. Naturalia was a truly magical place in itself, from the staff to the environment, hearing the sound of nature and surrounded by animals and butterflies! Paula was super accommodating and would make any reasonable arrangements for us to all be comfortable. Also if you love dogs this is the retreat for you, they definitely added to the experience! For somebody like me who lives in the city, it was a very drastic change and somewhat difficult but the staff made sure my experience was great and I enjoyed it a lot more than I had anticipated. I honestly couldn't have gone to a better place to do ayahuasca for the first time. Manuel (the shaman) was amazing, I really felt that the experience was person-centred because we all had our own very comfortable cabins and we also had private one-to-one sessions with the shaman and was guided attentively through the journey. I couldn't imagine holding a space for more then 5 people, I bonded very closely with everyone and also ayahuasca can have such an intense physical feeling that it is impossible to cater to 20+ people like others do. In terms of the ayahuasca itself, I did really feel such a strong sense of healing from my journey, the reason it's taken me so long to write my review is because I really couldn't comprehend the life changing effects on me and how to properly review such an experience. What I will say is that as I left I felt that I was not done, in the sense that I still felt really spiritually connected and almost not myself, I felt I needed a lot of time on my own to reflect on my experience and also on myself and work on myself. I guess to those of you wondering whether to do this, don't go with the expectation that this will fix everything or that you will get all the answers you are looking for. Ayahuasca will show you what you need, not what you want and you make leave a little bit more confused that when you came in, but the work to really understand that comes from you. Be prepared because it was not easy, but it is definitely something I don't regret doing. Thank you to my Naturalia Family Love always, Charlotte
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 72 reviews