Hummingbird Healing Center

Absolutely love this place and miss already! Amazing experience of retreat I have ever had. Thanks to the team, who took care of me every single moment like I am a very special person to everyone. My heart was melted. Still, clean, cozy, comfortable and very natural place. Thank you Jim for assisting me in this powerful journey within the ceremonies. I felt love, care and safety with you and your team! Want to come back and go deeper into myself. Would highly recommend Hummingbird Healing Center to anyone who is looking for something special in their way. Center is truly healing. My hugs to all of you!

I spent two and a half weeks at the Hummingbird Healing Center, and I can assure you that this is an excellent place for those seeking healing and self-knowledge through ayahuasca, this sacred medicine of the Amazon rainforest. The place is beautiful, very clean and well organized. All the staff working at the center are very helpful and friendly. In particular, Jim and Gina, who are the administrators of the center, are extremely loving people and always available to meet all your needs. Manain, the shaman who leads the ceremonies, is a person of great faith and purity of heart. The food is homemade, very healthy, nutritious, and delicious. The collective space is cozy and includes a library with many interesting books for those who are seeking self-development. You will definitely be very well cared for at this center.

This is a place to heal and learn about yourself. This is not a center like others that seeks to just entertain. It is a place for healing that takes healing seriously, and is educated heavily on both the spiritual and scientific side of how the process works, so skeptics like myself have nothing to worry about. Skepticism is actually encouraged. I was told to not buy into anything until i experience it for myself, and I did. The location is 1 far away from the noise of the city so you can immerse yourself in the jungle. especially if you take the walking trail that they've made. Jim is the host. He speaks English and Spanish incredibly fluently, and is a very intelligent, educated man. He has been working with Ayahuasca and helping people as a healer for many years and his experience shows. A good sense of humor, wisdom, and intelligence make for a very nice host and a great friend. The Curandero, (shaman) is incredible. He has been working with Ayahuasca for decades. He knows a vast array of beautiful Icaros (The songs sung during ceremony) and is a master with the flute. His wisdom and knowledge of the medicine ensure you are in good hands every time you step into a ceremony. The food is delicious and fresh everyday, mostly juices, fresh fruits, and authentic Peruvian dishes with meats like chicken and catfish, however dietary restrictions are accommodated for. So if you are vegetarian, vegan, allergic, etc, you're good. Ceremonies. 6 pm, three nights in the 7 day stay. Dosage varies based off what you need and your experience with other plant medicines/your progress with your own healing and life journey. They begin with guided meditation, and shortly after the Curandero enters. preparations are done, then each individual is called up one by one to state their intention and drink the medicine. Do not be mistaken, it doesn't taste good, and it doesn't go down easy. It's medicine, it's not supposed to taste good and it's not supposed to be easy. But if you are serious about healing, then by drinking it and bearing that taste is proof to the medicine that you mean it. Intention goes a long way. Every single experience is different and tailored uniquely to each individual. People have very different experiences. My experiences were a mix of a lot of things and i expected none of it. But don't be discouraged. Even if it's uncomfortable, especially if it's uncomfortable, there is always a reason for it, and it IS helping you in some way. The curandero and Jim are extremely knowledgeable healers and know how to help you during the ceremony if you are having trouble, and give great advice for after ceremony processing. I don't know your life or who you are, but if you are serious about healing, then you've already been through some uncomfortable stuff. And if you are seeking a medicine like this, then you are dedicated. good. Stick with it and do it. You literally never know how the experience will be. I thought I was going to be bombarded with a torrent of horrendous emotions and vile vomiting, but it wasn't like that at all. I felt a love I had never felt in my life, and had a beautiful experience that refined who I am and made me feel so much better about literally everything in life. Still puked my guts out, but again, it's not supposed to be easy. you can return to your private room at the end. If you have difficulty walking, then a helper will help escort you to your room. The Huachuma (San Pedro) begins in the morning and it lasts pretty much the whole day. You are capable of functioning, doing things, and holding a conversation. Where this one shines is it's ability to let you go DEEP into your psyche and seriously ponder things in a way like no other. Some people prefer Huachuma to Ayahuasca. It can be just as if not more powerful and effective. It just depends on what you need. This place changed my life. If you are serious about healing, this is the place. Take that step and do it. it's worth it.

This was my second visit to Hummingbird. Once again, I am very happy with my time here and the results i got. Ayahuasca is truly a magical healing medicine. Jim, Gina , Ayahuascero Manain and all the staff made me feel very safe and welcome. Jim and Manain are hugely experienced in working with Ayahuasca. Hummingbird has wonderful food and is a very comfortable peaceful place. Thanks again.

My time at Hummingbird Healing Center was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the love, care, and intention woven into every part of the retreat. Jim has created something truly special. He gives each guest personal attention and heartfelt guidance, helping you understand your ayahuasca experiences and integrate them in meaningful ways. You never feel like “just another participant”; you’re seen, supported, and encouraged every step of the way. The ceremonies with Manain, the master curandero, were profoundly beautiful. His icaros carry an ancient wisdom that fills the space with peace and strength. Each ceremony felt safe, sacred, and deeply healing. The food prepared by Gina and her team is nourishing and delicious, perfectly aligned with the dieta. The rooms are clean and refreshed daily, and the whole center runs smoothly and on time. The lake is a perfect spot to cool off and reflect, and the jungle hike was both grounding and awe-inspiring, with so much life all around. This was my first ayahuasca retreat, and it exceeded every hope I had. I left feeling clear, light, healthy, deeply connected, free of stress and full of gratitude. I had wanted an authentic Peruvian jungle experience, not a luxury resort, and I found exactly that at Hummingbird. If your heart is calling you to healing, growth, and connection with spirit, Hummingbird Healing Center is the place to go.