Cumbres De Arutam Retreat Center
Atmosphere
Features
đź’¬ Guests Say
- Deep Transformation: Tripadvisor (2024) notes guests felt “reborn” after ceremonies with Arutam Ruymán, facing inner shadows in Sangay National Park, though some found the trance state intense.
- Traditional Wisdom: Quora praises the Shuar lineage teachings, with elder Rosa Jimpikit’s oral tales adding depth, but a few felt the strict diet (no food after noon on ceremony days) challenging.
- Jungle Immersion: A review on a retreat platform describes the Amazon setting as “enchanting,” with rivers and waterfalls enhancing meditation, though some struggled with the remote, rustic conditions.
đźš© Incident Report
- Theft: No reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen items at Cumbres de Arutam.
- Sexual Misconduct: No allegations against Cumbres de Arutam’s staff were found in online discussions or ICEERS resources.
- Crime: No police reports or violent incidents tied to Cumbres de Arutam were found in Google News, Ecuadorian media, or retreat forums.
🔍 Critical Notes
Our Mission
Arutam Ruymán & Jordi Red Toucan’s traditional Shuar healing and teaching center in the jungle, aims to perpetuate the culture of Shamanism at the very heart of its origin: the Amazon. Under the leadership of the great brother Tucán Rojo, the center is committed to the protection and conservation of the environment following the way of traditional and ecological life. We strive to keep alive the enchantment of the forest, taking care of the growth of medicines, and leading the real and deep way for future generations.
“Cumbres de Arutam” is dedicated to honour and protect the ancient Shuar Shamanic tradition.
At the center we are dedicated to preserve traditional knowledge and integration with the environment. This commitment is reflected in our retreats held within the primary natural reserve of Sangay, Ecuador, where our center spans hundreds of hectares in the heart of the jungle, surrounded by rivers and waterfalls.
In these retreats, we aim to unite man to the Spirit through coexistence with the uncorrupted nature that our grandparents knew. The sacred knowledge of Shamanism is taught through the transmission, teaching, and guidance of Arutam Ruymán, the experience of the older brothers, the richness of the ancient’s simple and humble way of life, as well as the ancient medicines of the jungle and power plants.
” Shamanism is an art that has been increasingly absent and more deprived of its roots. Confusion and manipulation has dented this art and it will disappear if the legacy of its truth is not continued on our earth and in our hearts ”Â
–Uwishin Arutam Ruymán
Learning and experiencing traditional shamanism on our Sacred Plant retreats at our center in Ecuador
Long traditional-high quality spiritual retreats from 7 to 21 days, to learn and experience the roots of Shamanism and the Spirit.
The duration of the retreats can be extensive, especially with regard to learning, serious practices involving strong medicines, transmissions of power (Tsentsak) and initiation rituals. The practice in the jungle, in its waterfalls and other places is an extensive journey, which requires spending the night, fasting, preparation, sincere devotion and deep understanding.
The center is fully prepared to receive those who are interested in initiation, or those who want to explore advanced and traditional forms of shamanic practice.
One-week or
Two-week Retreats
A perfect duration to adapt ourselves to the jungle, using its power plants to find balance between our spirit, mind, and body in relation to the surrounding nature.
At least three traditional Shuar Natem ceremonies per week will be conducted in a authentic manner, guiding us to follow the path as our Shuar ancestors did.
Further activities will enrich our days.
Experienced
21 days Retreat
In this type of retreat, the same information from the previous section applies but to this we must add more activities and intensity.
On the third week, the public will be initiated into the traditional Waterfall ceremony (Tuna Karamamu) and Natemamu, which are far more advanced practices requiring greater willpower, determination, extended fasting, and rigorous diets.