Hummingbird Healing Center
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đź’¬ Guests Say
- Profound Transformation: Guests on retreat.guru call the ayahuasca retreats “life-changing,” with one saying they were “healed of depression” after a 12-day stay, a relief that lasted years.
- Safe Jungle Haven: Many on Tripadvisor praise the Amazon setting, describing it as a “beautiful, peaceful” space, with clean tambos, good food, and a pond for cooling off, per reviews from 2021-2023.
- Caring Facilitation: Reviews on Facebook’s “Ayahuasca Experiences” group highlight Jim and shaman Don Hector’s guidance, with one guest noting their “genuine interest in healing” made them feel supported throughout ceremonies.
đźš© Incident Report
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Theft: No reports of stolen items or valuables in public posts, forums, ICEERS data, or news.
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Sexual Misconduct: No allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Hummingbird Healing Center’s staff (e.g., Jim, Don Hector, or facilitators) surfaced on Reddit, Facebook, news archives, or ICEERS resources. While broader ayahuasca retreat risks exist, no Hummingbird-specific cases were documented.
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Crime: No police reports, arrests, or violent incidents linked to Hummingbird Healing Center appeared in Google News, Peruvian media, retreat discussions, or ICEERS findings.
🔍 Critical Notes
The Hummingbird Center is dedicated to keeping this magical healing tradition affordable for all who are looking for an effective alternative to western medicine. Our ayahuasca retreat prices are in the middle range across retreat center prices. While maintaining focus on our mission of healing and providing the highest level of individual care and attention, we will always be one of the lower priced premier centers in the greater Iquitos area. All guests get a private room in one of our tambos in the jungle. Laundry service is included, as are all meals and medicine.
The Hummingbird Center is focused on helping people transform their consciousness, their belief systems, and their understanding of what is really True about themselves. Our emphasis in on mindfulness, paying attention to our inner world, the dynamic between our thoughts, our emotions and our body. We are committed to keeping ayahausca retreat cost reasonable, while providing exceptional care, comfort, and most importantly, results!
| Retreat | Price $US |
|---|---|
| 7 Days with 3 Ayahuasca and 1 San Pedro ceremony | $1800 |
| 9 Days with 4 Ayahuasca and 1 San Pedro ceremony | $2200 |
| 12 Days with 6 Ayahuasca and 1 San Pedro ceremony | $2600 |
| 3 Wk Immersion with 10-12 ceremonies and 1-2 master plant dietas | $3800 |
| 4 Wk Immersion with 12-14 ceremonies and 2 master plant dietas | $4800 |
Included in our Ayahuasca Retreats
Ayahuasca Retreat Programs
Our retreats begin on the 1st and 15th of most months, and there is the option of either a 9 Day or 12 Day stay. All retreats include at least one San Pedro ceremony. We also have an Immersion Retreat program with 3 or 4 week stay for those looking to go deep with the medicine or who have more serious issues they want to address.
Ayahuasca Ceremonies
Our 9 day retreats include four ayahuasca and one San Pedro ceremony. The 12 day retreats have 6 ayahuasca and one San Pedro ceremony. The number of ceremonies on our Immersion retreats vary depending on whether they span the end of the month or not. Most people choose to sit out at least one ceremony to rest and integrate.
Master Shaman and Curandero
Banco ayahuasquero Don Hector Fatima has over 50 years of experience working with ayahuasca. Born with a natural gift of communicating with spirits, he began learning the plant spirit tradition from his grandfather at age seven. Don Hector is an exceptionally gifted healer, one of those rare individuals who’s work seems almost magical with the rapid results people receive.
Additional Plant Treatments
We have a plant based energetic cleanse before each ayahuasca ceremony. Most days it is a plant bath made from plants collected from our property by our Shaman Don Hector. The plants used will vary depending on what he feels is best for the group. We also do one cleansing vapor bath that has a guided process lasting around 20 minutes. Many have found this catalyzes a profound healing process, and many have said their ceremony began in the vapor bath.
Individual Shamanic Healing
With the exception of the first ceremony of the retreat, each person will receive individual healing from Don Hector. We bring people up to a mat in the center of the moloca. You will be asked what you would like work done on, and Don Hector will give you a personal treatment based on your request. Individual healing work is also done each afternoon there is not an ayahuasca ceremony, so you will receive specific healing every day of the retreat.
Ayahuasca Integration Circles
The morning after each ayahuasca ceremony we hold an integration circle where people get to share their experience and get feedback from the shaman and facilitators. This is a time to get help understanding what your experience means, how your process is unfolding and details about the specific work the shaman was doing on your behalf.
Changing Our Perception
Two talks will be given on the working of our subconscious mind, how our belief systems influence our lives, and what we can do to change them. When we change our beliefs, we change our perception, and therefore our experience of ourselves and all of life. We are inherently powerful and can change our life for the better!
Other Activities
Our retreats include a variety of other activities including a cleansing mud bath, a guided walk through the jungle with Don Hector talking about the different plants and a fire ceremony to release from our lives something that no longer serves. We also offer an introduction to shamanic journeying where people have a change to meet their power animals and spirit teachers.
Accommodations
All guests get a private room in our tambos (hut) with a toilet, very comfortable full size bed, hammock, writing desk and shelving for your personal items. Most tambos are set back in the jungle along a well groomed trail. We also have two tambos overlooking our pond, where you can sit and watch the turtles. The owner Gina loves landscaping our grounds, and are filled with a number of flowering gardens, and beautiful plants from the jungle.
Ayahuasca Meals
All meals are included and we have excellent cooks who surprise all guests with just how good food can be at an ayahuasca retreat. Meals are mostly vegetarian, but we do serve fish or chicken every other day for lunch. Fresh juices are served every morning with breakfast, and fruit based “refrescos”, a dilute fruit juice, are served with lunch. You will get to enjoy a variety of delicious fruit drinks only available in the Amazon!
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Reviews
In a setting that felt like nature’s own sanctuary, my time at Hummingbird Healing Center became a profound exploration of spirit and self. I found the experience to be a gentle yet powerful invitation to dive deep into the layers of my emotional landscape. One unforgettable ritual, accompanied by soothing melodies and the rhythmic whisper of the wind through ancient trees, allowed me to release long-held grief and welcome a renewed sense of joy. The genuine care and deep listening of the facilitators created an environment where vulnerability was celebrated and healing became a shared journey. Every moment of the retreat resonated with the hum of life’s true vibrations, leaving me with insights and an inner light that continues to guide my days. It was a journey of transformation that has forever changed how I perceive my own potential.
I entered the retreat with high hopes for a transformative escape, and while some ceremonies at Hummingbird delivered powerful bursts of clarity, the overall journey left me with a sense of incompleteness. The setting is undeniably beautiful—an inspiring blend of nature’s tranquility and raw energy that promises deep introspection. However, I found that the follow-up integration was inconsistent; the group sessions often felt too rushed or impersonal, leaving me with unresolved emotions and lingering questions about how to integrate those intense revelations into my everyday life. Although the potent rituals sparked moments of profound insight, the fragmented support structure sometimes made the healing process feel disjointed. For those who are self-reliant and can navigate their own integration, there may be hidden value—but for me, the experience ultimately felt like an unfinished chapter in my healing journey.
The raw energy at Hummingbird provided an immersive dive into my inner self that was both intense and eye-opening. I encountered ceremonies that opened long-dormant parts of my being, stirring emotions and memories with powerful clarity. The setting, lush and alive with natural beauty, provided a perfect backdrop for these transformative moments. However, there were times when the transitions between rituals and integration sessions felt somewhat rushed, leaving me with a few unanswered questions about how to fully anchor the insights I gained. While the communal spirit was supportive and the facilitators offered valuable guidance, I sometimes wished for a more deliberate pace and additional one-on-one time to process the experience. Overall, the journey was profoundly healing, though not every moment aligned perfectly with my expectations.
At Hummingbird Healing Center, the ceremonies were undeniably potent, propelling me into a state of deep introspection. The retreat’s environment—a blend of serene natural surroundings and thoughtfully curated spaces—created an atmosphere where intense emotions could surface. I experienced significant breakthroughs that challenged long-held beliefs and opened up new perspectives on life. Yet, amid these profound moments, I occasionally felt that the support for integration was a bit too generic. While the group discussions provided collective comfort, I often craved more personalized guidance to help weave the raw insights into my daily routine. Despite these occasional rough patches, the experience was transformative and left me with lasting, if sometimes fleeting, moments of clarity and hope.
An evening under a vibrant sky marked the beginning of a journey that redefined my entire approach to healing. At Hummingbird Healing Center, I was enveloped by an atmosphere that felt both mystical and warm—a place where every ritual carried a unique invitation to shed past burdens. One ceremony, held in a softly lit, intimate space, stirred emotions I had long suppressed. The facilitators, with gentle wisdom and compassionate care, guided us through a transformative process that brought clarity and a deep sense of inner peace. In shared moments of honest reflection, I discovered a powerful sense of community and support that helped me embrace my true self. I now walk away with a light heart and an unwavering resolve to continue my personal journey, grateful for the radiant transformation that this experience ignited within me.