The Independent Watchdog for Ayahuasca Retreats
Why We Built Best Retreats
We believe every ayahuasca journey should begin with clarity—not marketing. We’re the first and only ayahuasca retreat directory built to expose both the safe and the sketchy, giving you full access to incident reports, guest feedback, safety alerts, and critical research from across the internet. Whether you’re seeking healing, insight, or a reset, we help you make informed decisions that align with your path.
We started this platform after seeing one too many seekers land in dangerous or disappointing situations—just because the internet is flooded with fake 5-star reviews and paid booking platforms. Our founders come from backgrounds in global risk management, fraud prevention, and adventure travel, so we built something different:
- A research-driven directory
- A public safety tool
- A truth-first alternative to the ayahuasca hype machine
Best Retreats is not a booking site. It’s not a review platform. It’s a living archive of every known ayahuasca retreat center in the world—clean, sketchy, and everything in between.
What Makes Us Different
🛡️ Safety First
We dig deep into each retreat’s background. Using our social listening system, we scan Reddit, forums, Facebook groups, ICEERS, and media outlets for reports of misconduct, guest complaints, or safety issues. Our listings feature incident summaries, red flags, and safety alerts so you know what you’re stepping into before you commit.
🚫 No Ads. No Affiliates. No Bullsh*t.
We don’t run ads. We don’t take booking commissions. And we don’t remove a listing just because a retreat doesn’t like what we post. This allows us to offer honest, research-backed insights—free from financial bias or pressure to promote.
🌿 Respect for the Medicine
We highlight centers that treat ayahuasca with reverence—centers grounded in tradition, ethics, and integration. We also call out those that exploit, exaggerate, or bypass the depth of the work. Our goal is not to gatekeep—but to empower people with better tools for discernment.
What We Value
- Truth over polish. If it’s shady, we’ll say so.
- All voices welcome. Submit your experience—good or bad—and help others stay safe.
- Zero fluff. Everything you see here exists to help you choose consciously.
Our Mission
To become the Better Business Bureau of the ayahuasca world—a trusted public resource that keeps retreat centers accountable and seekers empowered. We’re here to make safety and truth louder than marketing.
🌀 Start exploring the world’s most complete ayahuasca retreat directory.
🗂️ Frequently Asked Questions.
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📢 Report a retreat yourself.
“This is what transparency in the ayahuasca space should look like.“