Retreat Centers

Blue Morpho

Iquitos, Peru

Added on November 9, 2024

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💬 Guests Say

Profound Healing: Guests call the ayahuasca ceremonies “life-changing,” with one on retreat.guru saying they found “inner peace” after years of searching.
Expert Guidance: Many praise Hamilton Souther’s mastery, noting on ayaadvisors.org his 20+ years of experience created a “safe, sacred space” for transformation.
Jungle Immersion: Attendees highlight the Amazon setting, per bestretreats.co, describing the Heliconia Lodge’s riverfront as “magical,” though some found the heat challenging.

🚩 Incident Report

After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime directly linked to Blue Morpho were identified.

Theft: No guest reports or public posts on forums, social media, ICEERS data, or news sources mention stolen valuables or items at Blue Morpho.
Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Blue Morpho’s staff or facilitators in online discussions, news archives, or ICEERS resources. While sexual misconduct is a noted risk in the broader ayahuasca retreat community, no specific cases tie to Blue Morpho.
Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Blue Morpho surfaced in Google News, Peruvian media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.

Blue Morpho maintains a clean online reputation with no reported incidents of this nature, supported by positive testimonials on retreat.guru (4.8/5 rating). While general risks (e.g., oversight issues) are discussed in the wider ayahuasca community, including ICEERS safety research, nothing specific to Blue Morpho appears in public records or discussions.

🔍 Critical Notes

Blue Morpho’s $2,500, 6-day ayahuasca retreat in Iquitos offers a deep Amazonian experience, praised on retreat.guru for Hamilton Souther’s expertise and the Heliconia Lodge’s serene setting. The 4-ceremony program with homemade ayahuasca adds authenticity, but the $2,500 price is high compared to local Iquitos retreats (often $1,000-$1,500). Ayahuasca’s legal status in Peru is ambiguous, and dated reviews with limited transparency on safety protocols suggest caution—verify current operations, facilitator availability, and medical support directly.

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Itinerary

Come to beautiful Iquitos, Peru on the Amazon River. Delight in a 6 day, 4 ceremony Ayahuasca experience! Once you arrive at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, you will have no worries except to expand consciousness and improve yourself. All your food, your room, and all your needs will be handled for you. Our Ayahuasca is homemade with ingredients grown onsite. We brew the best Ayahuasca perfected over seven generations to ensure the deepest visions, and the greatest life transformation.