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La Tierra Journey (Shipibo Retreat): An In-Depth Review for Ayahuasca Retreats in Peru and Bali

La Tierra Journey, which markets itself as Shipibo Retreat, is a retreat organizer operating “since 2013” that sells two and four-week ayahuasca and master plant dieta programs in “North Peru” for $2,500 and $3,500 with Maestro Rider Arevalo Rojas and Maestro Rafael, plus ayahuasca ceremonies at an undisclosed villa in Ubud, Bali, per its Peru page. It offers English and Russian translation and personal dietas. Against that, its owners and legal entity are not named, it names no town for its Peru venue, publishes no refund terms, medical staff, contraindications or emergency plan, makes unverified royal lineage claims, and has no independent reviews.

🎯 At a Glance

• Locations: An unnamed jungle venue in Peru, probably Amazonia Moyano near Tingo María, Huánuco, founded by its named maestro (unverified); and a private villa in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, whose location it does not disclose.
• Approach: Shipibo-style ayahuasca ceremonies, master plant dietas, plant baths and tobacco cleansing in Peru, and dated ayahuasca ceremony series in Bali.
• Suitable For: Very few people until the operator identifies itself and its venue. Not suitable for people taking antidepressants or with heart or psychiatric conditions.
• Costs: $2,500 for two weeks or $3,500 for four weeks in Peru, with a minimum $500 prepayment; no refund or cancellation terms are published, and Bali prices are not shown.
• Overall Assessment: Named Shipibo-lineage maestros and flexible dieta programs, offset by an anonymous operator, an unnamed venue, no published money or safety terms and no reviews. Directory evaluation: D.

💬 What Guests Are Saying

No reviews were found for La Tierra Journey or Shipibo Retreat on Retreat Guru or elsewhere, and its site shows no attributable testimonials. The probable Peru venue shows no reviews on Retreat Guru. No reviews of 3 stars or lower were found. If you have attended, we encourage you to share your experience through our submission form.

🚩 Incident Report

We searched review platforms and English and Spanish-language news for reports involving La Tierra Journey, Shipibo Retreat, Rider Arevalo Rojas, Guillermo Segundo and Amazonia Moyano.

• Deaths and serious injuries: None found for this operator.
• Sexual misconduct: No allegations found against this operator or its named maestros.
• Theft and fraud: None found.
• Legal action: None found.

The site presents its Bali maestro as a son of Shipibo healer Guillermo Arévalo, who faced an unproven sexual abuse allegation reported in 2020, per Wikipedia; that claim of kinship is unverified, and nothing links the allegation to this operator. Several people are named by first name only, so this absence offers limited assurance.

If you have experienced or witnessed an incident with this center, please report it confidentially.

🔍 Critical Notes

Who runs it. The site’s footer names La Tierra Journey but no owners, company or tax number. Rider Arevalo Rojas, who says he began dieting as a child with his grandmother, is listed on Retreat Guru as founder of Amazonia Moyano near Tingo María; the organizer calls him a “tribal prince”, and calls its Bali maestro a “Prince of Shipibo tribe” (unverified).

Money. Its booking section is headed “terms of booking and cancellation” but states only a $500 minimum prepayment, and its “what’s included” headings are empty.

Screening and medical support. A personal interview covers health history, but the FAQ’s medical contraindication headings are empty, and no medical staff or emergency protocol is published. The site claims plant medicine can “diagnose the body”.

Status. Active, with Bali dates in November and December 2026; Peru bookings are by form with no fixed dates.

Legal context. Ayahuasca is legal in Peru, its traditional use is national heritage, and there is no licensing regime for retreats, per ICEERS. DMT is a controlled drug in Indonesia, so Bali ceremonies carry legal risk (unverified).

🆘 Screening & Mental Health Risks

Ask for the full contraindication list and medication rules before paying anything. 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

Ayahuasca and master plants served by the named maestros; the source is not published. Ayahuasca combines the Banisteriopsis caapi vine with a DMT-containing leaf such as chacruna, as Erowid explains.

📍 Location, Setting & Style

• Setting: Hot jungle hills with waterfalls in Peru, per the site; a private villa in Bali.
• Rooms: Bungalows and a maloca in Peru, per the site.
• Style: Long Shipibo-style dietas sold by an international organizer.

Practical guidance: Confirm the exact venue and nearest airport in writing before booking flights.

Should You Book?

We cannot recommend it. If you consider it, ask in writing who owns the business, the exact venue address, the refund terms, the contraindication list, who on site is medically trained and the emergency plan. Read our guide to verifying retreat facilitators.

The Team & Story

La Tierra Journey presents itself as a community bringing Shipibo heritage to international guests in several countries. We did not independently verify anyone’s training.

Prep & Integration Tips

Before you go: Disclose every medication and condition in writing, plan any change with your own doctor, and check the law where the ceremony takes place. 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.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified medical professional.