Nimea Kaya Healing Center

Pucallpa, Peru
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💬 Guests Say

 

  • Sacred Healing: Guests on nimeakaya.org call ceremonies “profound,” praising Shipibo shamans’ icaros for guiding them through deep emotional releases.
  • Jungle Sanctuary: Many on retreat.guru describe the Amazon setting as “peaceful,” with lush gardens and a lagoon enhancing their journey, earning a 5-star average.
  • Nurturing Support: Reviews on Tripadvisor highlight facilitators Jill and Casey’s care, with one guest feeling “safe and loved” during their 9-day retreat.

🚩 Incident Report

 

After an exhaustive search across the web—Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news sites, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—one concerning incident tied to Nimea Kaya Healing Center was found, though no verified reports of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime were documented.
  • Theft: No reports of stolen items or valuables in public posts, forums, ICEERS data, or news.
  • Sexual Misconduct: No allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Nimea Kaya’s staff (e.g., Jill Levers, Casey Honaker, or Shipibo shamans) surfaced on Reddit, Facebook, news archives, or ICEERS resources. While broader ayahuasca retreat risks exist, no Nimea Kaya-specific cases were documented.
  • Crime: No police reports, arrests, or violent incidents linked to Nimea Kaya appeared in Google News, Peruvian media, retreat discussions, or ICEERS findings.
However, a Tripadvisor review from September 2019 detailed a violent episode during a ceremony where a male guest screamed, threw objects, bit someone, dislocated a shoulder, and punched walls, leaving other participants terrified. The reviewer criticized Nimea Kaya’s handling of the situation, stating facilitators failed to ensure safety or communicate effectively, leaving guests unsupported and unable to leave the ceremony space due to their altered state. While no formal legal action or media coverage confirms this incident, the account raises safety concerns. Nimea Kaya’s online reputation is mixed due to this report, though general ayahuasca risks (e.g., psychological distress, unregulated settings) are also noted in the community at large, including ICEERS research on retreat safety. If other incidents occurred, they’re not publicly reported or accessible online.

 


🔍 Critical Notes

 

Nimea Kaya’s retreats near Pucallpa offer a transformative ayahuasca experience, with Shipibo shamans and a serene jungle setting earning praise on retreat.guru for authenticity and care. The holistic approach with integration support adds value, but a 2019 Tripadvisor report of a violent guest episode—met with inadequate facilitator response—raises serious safety concerns that could lead to harm. Reddit also flags inconsistent medical screening, and the lack of on-site medical staff amplifies risks. Ayahuasca’s legal status in Peru is permissive, but the remote location poses logistical challenges—verify safety protocols, emergency response, and screening rigor directly, and approach with caution.

 

AYAHUASCA HEALING RETREATS

 At Nimea Kaya, we offer Traditional Ayahuasca Retreats guided by Shipibo Healers, also known as Curanderos. We offer 9 Day Retreats with 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies and 7 Day Retreats with 3 Ayahuasca ceremonies. Our shamanic retreats are designed to accommodate each individual on their path of  awakening and healing.  Our healers have been well established in the shamanic ayahuasca practice for several decades. Our medicine is made on site during each retreat where the guests may assist in the sacred brewing process. We only use the ayahuasca vine and chacruna leaves. No other admixtures are used.

During the course of our ayahuasca retreats, we offer facilitated group sharing and one on one counseling.  We host up to 14 guests per group to accommodate an intimate and personal setting during ceremony. Our ceremonial Maloca is very spacious, providing a comfortable environment for the profound experience. It is situated in the midst of beautiful native plants and trees where the orchestra of nature graciously joins us in our sacred ceremonies.

Our ceremonies are facilitated with the utmost integrity, safety and responsibility. In addition to the two Shipibo healers, there is always a minimum of five of our staff members in every ceremony assisting our guests through their healing journeys with the sacred medicine. These staff members do not drink the ayahuasca medicine during these ceremonies.

Drinking the ayahuasca medicine during ceremonies allows the participants to expand their consciousness to a multi-faceted universe. Ayahuasca takes the individual through a process of cleansing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. The individual journeys through a series of visions often receiving profound realizations that lead them to a place of healing, understanding and balance within themselves.

We recommend reading our Ayahuasca Ceremony Overview page for further information on how we facilitate our ceremonies at Nimea Kaya.

AYAHUASCA INTEGRATION CIRCLES

Ayahuasca Integration Discussion at Nimea Kaya

Ayahuasca Integration Circles are held the day after each ceremony.  This is a beautiful opportunity for our guests to share their experience with the Medicine in order to deepen their process of healing and growth.  Our guests find profound value in these integration circles as they are a continuation of the ceremonies themselves where meaningful realizations and insights are often gained.  In addition to the ayahuasca integration circles, each guest may receive one on one support from any of our staff members at anytime during the retreat.

For successful integration of the Ayahuasca experience after the retreat, a multifaceted approach will be necessary. The integration process is where one will be able to put into practice the teachings and tools they were given during their ceremonies and retreat.  The healing and expansion process that has been initiated through the ceremonial work can take months or years to fully integrate.

See more Here about the Ayahuasca Integration Process

FLORAL PLANT BATHS

We provide for our guests with herbal and floral baths with a unique blend of plants and flowers from the surrounding jungle after each ceremony.  The plant baths help to wash away any lingering energies stagnant in the body and help prepare the participant for more profound healing in the Ayahuasca ceremonies.  The invigorating and cleansing bath will help rejuvenate your spirit.

YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES

Nimea Kaya’s Ayahuasca Retreats offers a variety of yoga class styles including Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin.  Our classes are tailored to accommodate all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.  Practicing yoga throughout the Ayahuasca retreat will assist in deeper healing through the process of releasing any stagnant or deep seated undesirable energies rooted in the body.

Meditation, Pranayama and Heart Expansion classes are offered before each ceremony.  These allow our guests to connect more deeply to their spirit and bring them into a calm and relaxed state of energy as they enter into ceremony.  The guided meditations are very useful in teaching one how to connect further to their intentions and how to use the breath as a helpful tool during ceremony.

AYAHUASCA RETREAT PRICE

7 Day Retreat / 6 Nights / 3 Ceremonies:

Double Occupancy: $1750 / Single Occupancy $2050

9 Day Retreat / 8 Nights / 4 Ceremonies:

Double Occupancy: $1950 / Single Occupancy: $2250

We are offering a $100 discount to returning guests.  We appreciate your commitment to the healing work with Madre Ayahuasca!

Deposit Info: There will be a deposit of $900 USD due within one week of submitting your application to reserve your space.  For U.S based transfers, the funds may be sent via Paypal, Venmo or Zelle. Credit cards are accepted via Paypal.  For International transfers, the funds can be sent via Paypal or Bank Wire Transfer with Wise Transfer.   The balance will be due in US Dollars or Peruvian Nuevo Soles upon arrival.

Cancellation, Reservation Change & Refund Policy:  If cancelling more than 5 weeks before the retreat begins, deposits are refundable minus a $100 processing fee or the entire deposit can be transferred to a future retreat.  If canceling within 5 weeks of the retreat, we can forward your deposit and transfer your reservation to a future retreat ONLY if we can fill your space.  No refunds will be given if cancelling within 5 weeks of the retreat.

*We recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance for any cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances.

*If you decide to depart early from the retreat, please note that there are NO refunds or partial refunds given. 

The Nimea Kaya Healing Center is integrally connected to our Peruvian Non-Profit Organization, Selva Spirit.  Any monies taken through the Center are accepted as donations. (RUC: 20394013049)

Where your money goes:  Since the inception of our healing center, we have always carried the commitment to have our efforts benefit the whole.  Between the Nimea Kaya Healing Center and our Selva Spirit NGO,  we have approximately 15-20 local Peruvians workers.  The monies that come into our Center go towards giving them an above average pay rate and benefits.  We support various community projects in our local area.  First, our Water Purification Drops program is now treating hundreds of people per month with amazing results. Funds go towards purchasing an abundant supply of this product to be distributed in our local health programs by trained staff and nurses.

Second, funds go toward our Clean Water Project.  Our funds are going towards implementing new wells for local indigenous communities down river to provide clean drinking water.  Funds go toward digging wells, constructing water towers and purchasing water tanks and water pumps. Thank you for supporting the vision of health and sustainability in our local area of the Amazon!

For your travels throughout Peru we recommend bringing crisp, clean bills.  Most money exchangers will not accept bills with tears or creased folds.    We highly encourage our guests to bring  extra money, Peruvian Soles, so that you may support the local community by purchasing some of their handmade crafts & textiles.


TRAVEL INFO

Flight Info: For your international flight you will arrive in Lima, Peru.  From Lima you will take a one hour flight to the city of Pucallpa. We recommend flying with Latam Airlines, arriving the first day the retreat begins.  Two of our lead facilitators will meet the guests at the Airport and bring them to the Center.  Transportation back to the airport is included on the departure day.  After we have confirmed your reservation with us we will send you a copy of the specific flight itinerary that we suggest for your Peru in country flight.

It is necessary to have at least 6 months valid remaining time on one’s passport to enter Peru.

If you are flying to Peru from a country outside of the USA and your flight has a layover in the USA, you may need to acquire an ESTA Visa to be able to travel through the USA without issues.  Click here for more info.

Passport & Visa Info:  A Passport is required for your international travel.  Processing time usually takes 8-11 weeks or you can expedite the application process to receive the passport within 5-7 weeks.  You will receive a visa upon entering the country as you pass through customs.  You can receive up to 90 days entry per year.  According to Peruvian Immigration Law, it is necessary that your departure date from Peru be no less than three months from your passport expiration date.


 CONSULTATIONS

Have any questions or concerns about our retreats? We are happy to set up an appointment via  Zoom to chat with you personally!


HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

For a list of Hotels to stay in Lima or Pucallpa click here.  Many of them provide transportation to and from the airport.  We recommend taking a “Green Taxi” from the Lima Airport.  There is a ticket counter outside of the baggage claim. Also listed are a few recommended healthy restaurants in Miraflores that will have meals aligned with the Ayahuasca Diet.

 

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