Chimicuas House
Madre de Dios, Peru
D+
Atmosphere
Features
💬 Guests Say
- Cultural Immersion: Guests call the ayahuasca ceremony “special,” with one on Tripadvisor praising Maestro Amador’s wisdom for a deep connection to Amazonian traditions.
- Warm Hospitality: Many highlight Rosa and Amador’s care, noting on Tripadvisor they felt “like family,” with excellent food and personalized service.
- Mixed Experiences: Some report issues, with a Tripadvisor reviewer alleging a “total scam,” claiming they were misled about accommodations and overcharged during a high-demand period.
🚩 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—one unverified report of financial misconduct linked to Chimicuas House was identified, but no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime were found.
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Theft/Financial Misconduct: A 2018 Tripadvisor review alleges Chimicuas House engaged in fraudulent practices, claiming they were misled about accommodations, taken to a substandard hostel despite prepayment, and offered a room for S/800 (about $240 USD at the time) when they complained, with no refund. This remains unverified without further corroboration or legal action.
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Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Chimicuas House’s staff or facilitators in online discussions, news archives, or ICEERS resources.
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Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Chimicuas House surfaced in Google News, Peruvian media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.
Chimicuas House has a mixed online reputation due to the unverified fraud allegation on Tripadvisor. Positive testimonials on Tripadvisor (4.5/5 rating, 32 reviews) and their site contrast with this claim, but the lack of recent reviews and transparency about ayahuasca ceremonies raises concerns.
🔍 Critical Notes
Chimicuas House’s $50-$75 per night stay in Puerto Maldonado offers an ayahuasca experience with cultural depth, praised on Tripadvisor for Amador’s shamanic expertise and warm hospitality. The Amazon setting and excursions add value, but a 2018 Tripadvisor review alleging fraud (misleading accommodations, no refund) raises red flags, though unverified. Ayahuasca’s legal status in Peru is ambiguous, and dated reviews with limited transparency on safety protocols suggest caution—verify ceremony details, facilitator credentials, and refund policies directly.
Chimicuas House is a 100% Peruvian company created on July 15, 2012 with the purpose of providing tourist services in accommodation, food, excursions to the Amazon jungle in NATURE TOURISM, visiting the Tambopata National Reserve, Sandoval Lake and Colpa de Guacamayos.