Retreat Centers

La Casa Del Otorongo

Jenaro Herrera, Peru

Added on November 8, 2024

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💬 Guests Say

Jungle Immersion: Tripadvisor (4.5/5 rating) praises the “pure Amazon” experience, with guests loving the night walks, spearfishing, and wildlife spotting (monkeys, caiman, toucans), though some felt bored on slower days.
Rustic Charm: Quora notes the natural lodge in Genaro Herrera, with hammocks, mosquito nets, and a river beach creating a “wild” vibe, but some found the lack of Wi-Fi and tepid showers inconvenient.
Knowledgeable Guides: A review on a retreat platform highlights guides Eric and Leban’s expertise, teaching jungle survival and Matsés culture, though one guest felt the experience lacked depth due to limited activities.

🚩 Incident Report

After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca), Quora, Tripadvisor (4.5/5 rating), Google, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, and ICEERS reports—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime directly linked to La Casa del Otorongo were identified.

Theft: No reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen items at La Casa del Otorongo.
Sexual Misconduct: No allegations against La Casa del Otorongo’s staff were found in online discussions or ICEERS resources.
Crime: No police reports or violent incidents tied to La Casa del Otorongo were found in Google News, Peruvian media, or retreat forums.

La Casa del Otorongo maintains a clean online reputation, with positive feedback on Tripadvisor (4.5/5 rating) and Quora emphasizing an authentic jungle experience. However, a Tripadvisor review (undated) noted seeing a monkey tied with rope and another animal caged during a tour, raising ethical concerns about wildlife treatment, though this does not constitute a crime.

🔍 Critical Notes

The analysis draws from Best Retreats, Tripadvisor (4.5/5 rating, 9 photos), Quora, casadelotorongo.com, and checks on Reddit, Google, and ICEERS. La Casa del Otorongo is located in Genaro Herrera, Requena Province, Loreto, Peru, near the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, offering ayahuasca retreats with jungle tours, night walks, and cultural immersion (e.g., Matsés traditions). Run by Chris and Paul, with local guides Eric and Leban, they focus on sharing Amazonian medicine and lifestyle, with basic facilities (shared bathrooms, no Wi-Fi, no pool). Reviews on Tripadvisor and Quora are mostly positive but dated (pre-2020); their site (casadelotorongo.com) is active but lists no 2025 dates, raising operational concerns.

We’re a small team committed to Pura Medicina.

Casa Del Otorongo is a sanctuary for people and plants. We aim to be a ‘refuge’ to our guests, a place that provides shelter and protection, in the same way that the forest does for us.

Retreats. Educational Workshops. Apprenticeships. Research. Reforestation. Certifications. Volunteering. It all happens at the Casa.

Deep in the jungle your
sanctuary awaits.

The Casa is located 5 hours from Iquitos (2.5 by bus + 2.5 by boat) in a small Mestizo village called Jenaro Herrera. The land we occupy is nestled on the banks of the Parnayari, a tributary off the majestic Ucayali river.

Our backyard is the largest Ecological Reserve in the entire Amazon, Pacaya Samiria. From pink dolphins to spider monkeys, it’s teeming with wildlife.

Legendary lineages live in
Jenaro Herrera.

The region surrounding Jenaro Herrera was home to the late Don Julio Llerena Piñedo. His lineage still lives on through a couple of the veteran Curanderos that live in our village.

Our goal is to help generate economic value in Jenaro Herrera through both our retreats and reforestation activities.

Retreats at Casa Del Otorongo provide a harmonious mix of traditional Amazonian plant medicine, Andean shamanic energy medicine, integration, and time for rest, reflection and sharing.

Day 1: Welcome to the Jungle=

10:30am – Meet in Iquitos, check-in with transport company
11:00am – Transport to Nauta
1:00pm – Arrive in Nauta, board the boat to Herrera, lunch
4:00pm – Arrive at the port in Herrera
4:15pm – Arrive at Casa del Otorongo
4:20pm – Welcome drink, meet Erick, Tania, Princesa, Toro & Pancha
4:30pm – Tour of the center
4:45pm – Unpack
5:00pm – Orientation Meeting
6:00pm – Dinner

Day 2: First Ceremony + Illumination

8:30am – Breakfast
9:30am – Bands of Power
10:00am – Swim
1:00pm – Lunch
5:30pm – Ayahuasca ceremony discussion
8:00pm – Ayahuasca ceremony + Illumination

Day 3: Second Ceremony + Illumination

9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Group sharing & questions
11:00am – Jungle walk
2:00pm – Lunch
8:00pm – Ayahuasca ceremony + Illumination

Day 4: Illumination + Rest

*1:1 Illuminations throughout the day

9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Group sharing & questions
2:00pm – Lunch
5:00pm – Activity
6:30pm – Dinner

Day 5: Third Ceremony + Illumination

9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Help prepare & cook Ayahuasca
2:00pm – Lunch
3:00pm – Group sharing & question
8:00pm – Ayahuasca ceremony + Illumination

Day 6: Rest & Integrate + Illumination

*1:1 Illuminations throughout the day

9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Guided jungle hike
2:00pm – Lunch
5:00pm – Pink river dolphin watching
6:30pm – Dinner

Day 7: Fourth Ceremony + Soul Retrieval

8:30am – Breakfast
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Group sharing & questions
7:00pm – Optional pre-ceremony yoga
8:00pm – Ayahuasca ceremony + Soul Retrieval

Day 8: Rest & Reflection + Destiny Retrieval

*1:1 Destiny Retrievals throughout the day

9:30am – Breakfast
10:30am – Group sharing & questions
2:00pm – Lunch
6:30pm – Dinner

Day 9: Return Journey

5:00am – Wake-up call
5:30am – Final goodbyes & departure
6:00am – Breakfast to-go
6:10am – Boat departs
11:00am – Drop-off & arrival in Iquitos

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