Traditional Ayahuasca
Ceremonies in Brazil

Your Sacred Journey begins here!

Welcome to Vivacre retreat center! In the midst of the Amazonian rainforest, the Yawanawa and Huni Kuin tribes perform healing ayahuasca rituals for seekers. Are you ready to participate? 

Bem-vindo ao Brasil

You have landed to Vivacre Retreat online Center settled in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. The bridge that connects us to the indigenous people, their culture, traditions, and the history of ancient healing methodologies. With the sacred medicines that involve Ayahuasca, Hapé, and Sananga, and the diets, the seekers explores the inner world of spirituality. Small groups (5-12) retreat ensures that your way to a very isolated tribe is safe, memorable, and transformational. 

7-Day Retreats

Five days in Amazonian Jungles with the tribes Yawanawa, Huni Kuin or Shanenawa . Two days of commuting and relaxing in the city of Rio Branco. Ayahuasca ceremonies, Hapé/Rapé rituals, Herbal baths, excursions in the jungles, craft exhibition, Kapum (frog medicine), clay baths, Sananga medicine, face painting, and a lot more.

 

Real Experience

Embarking on ancestral shamanic journeys, tribal healing ceremonies, and guided experiences with Ayahuasca, Hapé, and Sananga medicines. Each unique encounter unfolds within a secure space, providing profound healing properties for mind and body. This is as authentic as it gets. 

Amazon rainforest

Amazing Scenery

Acre state of Brazil consists of dozens of protected lands. The Amazonian rainforest is full of oxygen and the habitat of many unique animals. Here, you get a real view of our nature that protects our planet Earth. Are you ready to witness this amazing beauty?
 
 
Vivacre retreat cuisine

Hearty Food

We exclusively provide vegetarian and vegan food for participants, recognizing the significance of diet in the ayahuasca ceremony. Our dedicated staff ensures the delivery of essential nutritional values for your body, mind, and spirit.

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Accommodation

Choose from private rooms for a comfortable retreat. Our partner hotel provides clean and tranquil spaces shield you from street sounds and insects, ensuring a conducive environment for your healing journey with basic comfort needs met.

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We periodically publish blog posts for the prospective attendees. Read our posts to understand the sacred medicines that indigenous people offer in the Amazon for seekers. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

A journey to traditional medicine can be frustrating since a lot of questions come up naturally in the seeker’s mind. We are dedicated to facilitating this process by providing the answers to some of he most commonly asked questions. For more FAQs, please visit our FAQs page from the head-menu. 

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28+ years of service in the Holistic medicine Field

20+ years of service for indigenous people in Acre, Amazon

Teresa spent over 20 years creating her place with indigenous people who happen to be very isolated.

Unlike many Ayahuasca retreats driven purely by business motives, our approach is distinct. The Yawanawa Tribes, Huni Kuin, and other indigenous communities take your spiritual journey seriously. Our shamans, organizers, helpers, and musicians are all dedicated to allowing your spirit to connect with the essence of nature. At Vivacre Retreat, authenticity is our priority. You have the rare opportunity to participate in tribal ceremonies that are otherwise nearly impossible to experience due to their strict isolation from the outside world.

Once you communicate us via chat, email, or by phone, you will be advised to register on our Vivacre retreat center webpage. You may visit this page from the top menu. 

Indigenous communities in Acre have strong dietary traditions within their cultures. There are diets involving Kambo, the frog’s secretion, which typically last one to two weeks or even longer, depending on the ethnicity. The Hapé (Rapé) diet lasts for one week. The Yawanawa people have a distinctive approach to dieting; they are known for having a very strict and extended dietary practice compared to other ethnic groups.

The Yawanawa offer the Mamma diet (caicuma diet), which is the first diet that a novice shaman (paje) should undertake. This diet involves spending 30 days isolated in the forest, without consuming natural water. Instead, participants drink a beverage made from the macaheira plant called caicuma, consuming one liter per day with two meals. The diet includes ceremonies with Ayahuasca and imparts other teachings from Yawanawa culture. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to get in touch.

What is included in the experience? This experience is organized by indigenous communities, where they extend an invitation to visit their community on a date chosen by them. On this day, the entire community is preparing to welcome visitors into their homes. Community work, school, and other activities are postponed due to the immersive experience they are offering to visitors from around the world.

The experience includes transportation by boat if the village is distant, with pick-up and drop-off arranged for visitors. Three meals a day and lodging are provided for the duration of the experience. Within the week-long experience, participants can expect 2 to 3 unique Ayahuasca ceremoniesbody painting, indigenous gamesRapé circlesSanangaKapum (frog medicine), storytelling sessions, forest walks, herbal baths, and clay baths. All of these activities are woven into a week filled with diverse experiences, knowledge exchange, and profound healing with the people of the forest.

The experience does not include airfarelodging in the capital of Acre, and ground transportation to the port where the boat departs. There is no bilingual guidetravel insurance, provided. If you come through an organizer, they can provide you with more details to facilitate your visit to the indigenous communities of Acre.

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Are you prepared to take that first step into a truly sacred inner journey? At Vivacre Retreat, your safety and comfort are not just priorities; they’re our guarantees. Picture this – an experience designed to elevate your spirit and nurture your well-being.

Got questions swirling in your mind? No worries! We’re just a message away. Shoot us an email, and we promise to unravel those queries within a swift three business days. Your curiosity is our cue to connect, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

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