Encantos da Floresta
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Atmosphere and feature ratings above are based on Best Retreats research (October 2026). They will be updated if Encantos da Floresta submits its own information.
Encantos da Floresta: An In-Depth Review for Ayahuasca Ceremonies in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Encantos da Floresta is a small shamanic center in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, near the Iguazu Falls, registered since November 2019 as a religious or philosophical association, Centro Xamânico Encantos da Floresta, which is listed as active. It holds ayahuasca ceremonies with what it calls the “Sagradas Medicinas da floresta” and says its facilitators were initiated by the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) and other peoples over 11 years. The only person named is “Txai Natan,” the contact on its 2018 and 2019 blog. No address, program, prices, reviews, screening policy or emergency plan were found, its blog stopped in 2019, and no current dates are published. Brazil allows ayahuasca for religious use but bans charging for it and discourages tourism packages. We found no trace of the guest praise our earlier profile attributed to Quora, Tripadvisor and a retreat platform. We found no incidents.
🎯 At a Glance
- Locations: Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, according to its company registration; it describes itself as located “in the City of Iguazu Falls.” No address or GPS is published.
- Approach: Ayahuasca ceremonies within a shamanic framework that claims Huni Kuin initiation; no schedule, ceremony count or other medicines are published.
- Suitable For: Adults who can confirm the center is active, who leads ceremonies and how guests are screened. Not suitable for people taking antidepressants or with heart or psychiatric conditions.
- Costs: Not published. An AyaAdvisors listing shows only a generic $500 to $3,000 range, and no source supports the $750 on our sidebar.
- Overall Assessment: A registered religious association with a stated Huni Kuin connection, offset by an anonymous facilitator, no published safety information or address, no verifiable reviews and no sign of recent activity. Directory evaluation: D+.
💬 What Guests Are Saying
| Platform | Rating | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AyaAdvisors | No rating | 0 | Unclaimed listing |
| Tripadvisor, Google, Retreat Guru, BookRetreats | No rating | 0 | No listings found |
The positive picture. No current guest reviews exist. Our earlier profile cited a 2022 Quora post on grounding Huni Kuin chants, a 2023 retreat platform review praising staff who felt like family and a 2021 Tripadvisor review on breathtaking views of the falls; those remain unverified.
The negative feedback. None found.
Who is writing the reviews. No reviews exist to assess. If you have attended, we encourage you to share your experience through our submission form.
🚩 Incident Report
We searched review platforms and Portuguese, Spanish and English-language news for reports involving Encantos da Floresta and Txai Natan.
- Deaths and serious injuries: None found.
- Sexual misconduct: No allegations found.
- Theft and fraud: No complaints found.
- Legal action: No police action or lawsuits found.
The center’s small footprint and the lack of full names limit any search. Our earlier profile also found no theft, sexual misconduct or crime.
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident with this center, please report it confidentially.
🔍 Critical Notes
Who runs it. The association’s registration (CNPJ 35.630.084/0001-21) is active, but its board is not public, and the only named contact is “Txai Natan,” with no surname. The Huni Kuin teachers behind its initiation claim are not named.
Is it active? Its blog ran from 2018 to May 2019, and no 2025 or 2026 dates were found. Instagram and Facebook pages exist under its name.
Brazil’s legal picture. CONAD Resolution 1/2010 recognizes religious use of ayahuasca but bans charging for it, says groups should avoid tourism packages and bars therapeutic use, according to its published text. A religious registration fits that model; any priced retreat for tourists would not.
Similar name. Iguazu Ayahuasca, another ayahuasca operator in Foz do Iguaçu, is a separate business.
Corrections to our earlier profile. The center has a registered association and social media pages, though no website. We found no source for Huni Kuin chants specifically or for the $750 price.
🆘 Screening & Mental Health Risks
No medical questionnaire, contraindication policy, medical staff, integration support or emergency protocol is published, and without an address the distance to a hospital cannot be judged. ICEERS notes that ayahuasca’s MAOI component makes it dangerous with SSRIs and other serotonergic drugs and that it is contraindicated for people prone to psychosis. Never stop a psychiatric medication to qualify for a ceremony without your prescriber’s guidance.
🧪 Brew Substance
The center does not publish its recipe or source. Ayahuasca usually combines the Banisteriopsis caapi vine with chacruna leaves, which supply the DMT, as Erowid explains.
📍 Location, Setting & Style
- Setting: The Foz do Iguaçu area near the Iguazu Falls, with the ceremony site undisclosed.
- Rooms: Not described.
- Style: A shamanic religious association with Huni Kuin-inspired ceremonies.
Practical guidance: Foz do Iguaçu has an international airport. Ask about lodging, food and transport before travelling.
Should You Book?
Only after confirming it is active. Ask who leads ceremonies and their training, where they are held, how health conditions and medications are screened, what happens in an emergency and what any contribution covers, and get the answers in writing. Read our guide to verifying retreat facilitators.
The Team & Story
Txai Natan is the only named contact. The center says it has been initiated by “many cultures and tribes,” especially the Huni Kuin, over 11 years. We did not independently verify anyone’s training.
Prep & Integration Tips
Before you go: Disclose every medication and condition in writing and plan any change with your own doctor. After you return: Arrange support from a qualified therapist at home. Our guide on how to research ayahuasca incidents can help you check any center.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Registered religious association | Anonymous facilitator; teachers unnamed |
| Stated Huni Kuin connection | No screening, medical staff, emergency plan or address |
| No incidents found | No verifiable reviews; no activity seen since 2019 |
Book Your Ceremony
No website or booking platform was found; the center’s social media pages are the only contact channels. Before paying, confirm the details in writing. Best Retreats does not take bookings; learn more about our mission.
Last reviewed October 2026.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified medical professional.