Price: $350 pp (see all prices)
# Participants: 4-10 (min. 4 – see more under “how to reserve?“)
Includes: meals, workshops/activities, San Pedro temazcal/sweatlodge ceremony, San Pedro power hike and accompaniment
Weather: Andes, cold at night
General Information about the 2 day San Pedro Retreats in Quito, Ecuador
Join our monthly 2-day San Pedro Retreats in Quito, Ecuador. Spanish to English interpretation is available.
This short San Pedro retreat was created to offer a more manageable and affordable retreat option to those that don’t have the budget or time to attend longer retreats, particularly EC nationals and residents, though also travelers.
This retreat is an inclusive and safe space led by a female retreat guide (read her profile below). Solo female travelers are encouraged to join, as well as people that identify as queer or LGBT+.
This is an opportunity to drink the sacred and heart-opening medicine of San Pedro, also known as wachuma or aguacolla, to connect with nature, yourself, masculine energy and beautiful, internal meditative spaces we each have.
The retreat consists of 2 daytime San Pedro experiences, one per day.
The price of this 2-day San Pedro retreat ($350) includes:
- 1 light lunch
- Rapé (tobacco snuff) circle
- Temazcal / sweatlodge with San Pedro medicine
- 1 dinner
- Overnight stay
- Power hike with San Pedro medicine
- 1 lunch
- Access to thermal swimming pools
- (Final dinner is not included)
Reserve your spot at our 2-day San Pedro retreats in Quito – Ecuador: [email protected]
Upcoming dates for 2-day San Pedro retreats in Quito-Ecuador
December 10 – 11, 2022 (4 spots left)
January 21 – 22, 2023
February 25-26, 2023
March 25-26, 2023
April 22-23, 2023
May 27-28, 2023
June 24-25, 2023
July 22-23, 2023
Retreat Leader
This retreat is led by Paulina Quilla Pakari -Tsunkinua, an Ecuadorian medicine woman dedicated to supporting others in their healing journey. She has worked with plant medicine for more than 15 years, including ayahuasca, aguacolla (San Pedro), peyote and mushrooms.
She was adopted by the original peoples of Shuar nationality (indigenous tribe in the Amazon); their elders gave her the blessing to continue her calling as a healer. She has also shared with and learned from the Shipibo in Peru and the Piaroa in Venezuela. She is an advocate for feminine collectives, an artist, and investigator of ancestral songs and chants.
Paulina hosts regular women’s retreats in Ecuador and Mexico where ancestral rituals and medicines are used to facilitate deep personal work and transformation. She is the Founder of an international women’s collective, Mujeres de Luna, and is also a trained Gestalt therapist, specialized in accompaning processes in a holistic and integral way.
Finally, she is a leader of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan, a sun dancer, vision quester, and healer of the Chakana altar, Andean table, and Heart of the Carnation altar from the Andean elders.
During these 2-day San Pedro retreats, Paulina shares with those that wish to experience the heart-opening power of San Pedro and sacred rituals to enhance greater self-awareness and healing.
The San Pedro ceremony guide is usually accompanied by 1 or 2 ceremony assistants, depending on retreat group size.
Schedule for 1 night / 2 day San Pedro retreat in Quito
Day 1
2:30pm Light lunch, introductions, Q&A
3:00pm Rapé circle (tobacco snuff)
3:30pm San Pedro medicine sweatlodge ceremony
8:00pm Close of ceremony
8:30pm Dinner
9:00pm Enjoy indoor and outdoor thermal pools but don’t go to bed too late!
11:00pm BEDTIME 🙂
Day 2
7:30am Breakfast
8:30-9:00am Beginning of hike with San Pedro Medicine
12:00pm Snacks and more San Pedro (if you want)
3:00pm Return to retreat house and late lunch
4-6:00pm Return home or option to use thermal pools at additional cost ($7 per person)
7:00pm If staying an extra night (not included in retreat cost – $22, or a bed in a shared room, includes breakfast), you can also order dinner ($7 pp).
Retreat Prices
The total cost of the retreat includes: meals, overnight stay, San Pedro sweatlodge ceremony, San Pedro hike, accompaniement. Transportation is not included.
- Complete retreat: $350.00 (not including transfer/withdrawal fees) depending on mode of payment
- Only sweatlodge medicine ceremony: $80.00
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What to expect from this San Pedro retreat / what not to expect
This is not the typical plant medicine retreat geared to foreigners. It is a very authentic space and group, often comprised more of Ecuadorians and residents than foreigners.
This retreat is especially fun for small groups of friends; San Pedro allows for more interaction and playfulness.
This San Pedro retreat offers to opportunity to connect with San Pedro medicine in 2 very distinct ceremonies/experiences.
The temazcal/sweatlodge San Pedro ceremony is an intimate 4-door/round sweatlodge, each round an opportunity to give thanks and receive healing as the medicine gradually takes effect. This ceremony includes many medicine songs and prayers. It lasts about 4-5 hours, but the medicine will continue working throughout the night – guests often stay up late socializing, sharing music and more.
The next day power hike with San Pedro offers the opportunity to connect with the medicine during the day and in nature. San Pedro activates most in daylight, it warms the body (as opposed to ayahuasca) and feels good in movement. The powerhike will include stops to share in song, prayer and to consume more medicine, if desired.
Since Quito is in the Andes, the temperature drops significantly at night. Be prepared and take warm clothes.
Expect simplicity, honesty and a home environment where everything is done with loving intention.
How to reserve a spot at a 2 day San Pedro ceremony?
- Fill out a questionnaire so we know more about your health and medications. This is for your own safety.
- 50% deposit + fees. Payment options include Paypal, EU bank transfer, Zelle, Western Union, or cash (no fees!)
- We do not accept minors, you must be over 18+
- The deposit is only reimbursed if the retreat is cancelled.
- *A minimum of 4 participants is required to carry out the retreat. If this number isn’t reached, we will return your money or apply it to a future retreat (your choice).
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Location - 30 mins from Quito
The retreat takes place at a renovated country home near la Merced, Valle de Los Chillos, on one side of the Ilaló volcano, about 30 minutes outside of Quito.
The property is surrounded by nature and offers spectacular views of Volcano Ilaló.
Upon reservation, you will receive detailed directions on how to get to the retreat.
Private San Pedro retreats for small groups
If you wish to organize a private retreat outside of the available dates, please get in touch.
You would need to organize a minimum of 4 participants (or the equivalent value at $1,400) and give us at least 1-2 weeks notice in order to prepare.
This may be interesting to family groups, women’s groups, friends groups that wish to have a more exclusive retreat.
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What to Pack for San Pedro Retreat
For the temazcal San Pedro ceremony:
- Swimming trunks / bathing suit
- Sarong to sit on and wrap around waist, long skirt also an option
- Warm and comfortable clothing to change into immediately afterwards Nights are COLD near Quito, be prepared!
- Warm socks
- Towel to dry off
For power hike next day:
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Sun protection, hat, sunglasses
- Fruit or snacks
- Water bottle
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
