For millennia, indigenous cultures around the world have turned to the natural world to treat ailments of the mind, body and spirit. By developing a deep understanding of the medicinal properties found in plants, ancient healers could provide powerful remedies for physical illnesses as well as catalyze psychological and spiritual transformation.
At the forefront of this ancient plant-based healing tradition are sacred entheogenic medicines like ayahuasca and Bufo alvarius (5-MeO-DMT). Derived from all-natural sources in the Amazon rainforest, these teacher plants have been used ceremonially by shamans for their ability to induce non-ordinary states of consciousness and spark profound inner journeys.
Here at El Sabanero Eco Lodge, we are honored to provide a safe, legal setting for guests to experience these potent plant medicines under the expert guidance of skilled shamans and facilitators. Our intimate ayahuasca and Bufo alvarius retreats create a protected container for you to dive deep into spiritual exploration.
What is Ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine along with other plants like chacruna containing DMT. This ancient Amazonian medicine has been used by indigenous groups for healing, enlightenment and communication with the spirit world for centuries.
In a traditional ayahuasca ceremony, participants consume the brew which induces an altered state of consciousness lasting 4-8 hours. Many report experiencing vivid visions, emotional purges, insights into their life patterns and spiritually transformative encounters. The experience can be challenging but incredibly meaningful when approached with respect and proper preparation.
Ayahuasca is not a recreational drug – it has been described as hard work leading to potential rebirth. Under the care of experienced facilitators like Tatiana Cabezas Espinoza and Jose Manuel Vargas, the journey can help unearth your shadow self, open your heart, and realign you with your highest truth and path.
The Power of Bufo Alvarius
Another profoundly ceremonial medicine we offer is Bufo alvarius, a rare desert toad containing 5-MeO-DMT and other revered compounds. This extremely potent medicine induces a temporary ego-dissolution experience, allowing you to connect with the core of your being.
Though the effects last only 15-30 minutes when vapourized, the Bufo alvarius experience is like being fractalized across multiple dimensions of reality. It provides a glimpse behind the veils of perception into the transcendent unity underlying all of creation.
Under the masterful guidance of Juan David Alvarius, one of the most experienced Bufo facilitators, you are prepared physically and spiritually to receive the deepest insights this sacrament can reveal. Proper integration afterward helps anchor the revelations into your being.
A Safe Setting for Transformation
Both ayahuasca and Bufo alvarius are extremely powerful tools for personal growth and evolution when treated with immense respect and care. At El Sabanero, we have created a contained environment with 24/7 support to provide the safest possible setting for your journey.
Our passionate team holds decades of experience working directly with master shamans in sacred plant medicine traditions. We ensure all ethical and legal protocols are followed while nurturing your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing throughout.
If you feel called to experience the healing and expansion these plant medicines can catalyze, our intimate ayahuasca and Bufo retreats could be the ideal opportunity. Connect with something larger than yourself and gain profound insights by engaging with the sacred gifts of the natural world.
