Huachuma (San Pedro) Ceremony in Antigua, Guatemala

HUACHUMA (SAN PEDRO) DAY CEREMONY IN ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA

1 day · Daytime ceremony in nature · Small groups or private · A full arc from preparation to integration.

Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, is an Andean plant teacher that has been used for thousands of years for healing and spiritual growth. It is often called the gentle grandfather: it tends to open the heart through clarity, beauty and connection, and in daylight, outdoors, you stay present and mobile. You can walk, look around and take in what you are shown as it happens.

Your day begins with a short introduction and preparation, moves into the ceremony in nature, and ends with a closing integration circle, so you go home with your experience already held and put into words.

WHO IT’S FOR

A single ceremony may be right for you if you:

– Are new to ceremonial plant medicine and want a gentle, well-held introduction
– Have a specific life question or decision you would like clarity on
– Are going through a period of change and want space to reflect
– Want to deepen your connection to nature and to yourself
– Have done deeper work with other plant medicines and want a heart-centered way to integrate it

WHO WILL HOLD YOU
Sasha leads the Huachuma ceremonies, having received transmission and the opening of this teacher plant from Maestro Porfirio in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Ana Sofía, mindfulness coach and facilitator, also trained with Maestro Porfirio in 2024 and supports the day with meditation and guidance. Together they keep the group small, so you are looked after throughout.

YOUR DAY

Daytime program (times are approximate):

7:00 Check-in and introduction
7:10 Travel to the ceremony site
9:00 Beginning of the ceremony, in nature at Finca El Zapote
16:30 Return from the ceremony
17:30 Early dinner
19:00 Closing integration circle
20:00 Check-out

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Huachuma medicine
– Guidance from experienced facilitators throughout the day
– Transportation and entrance to the ceremony site
– Materials for a traditional fire offering
– Snack bag for the trek
– Meal at the retreat center
– Closing integration circle

Available as extras: individual integration session, deep tissue massage and yoga class

YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST
Plant medicines are not right for everyone. Huachuma can interact with certain medications. Every guest completes a health and medication form, followed by a video call where we go through it together and answer any questions you have. If the medicine isn’t safe for you right now, we will tell you honestly and help you decide on next steps.

PREPARING FOR YOUR CEREMONY
Starting 3 to 5 days before, we ask you to eat simply and lightly: fresh fruit, vegetables, homemade meals, white fish or chicken, and herbal or decaf teas. Please avoid red meat and seafood, fried, processed or spicy food, heavy salt and sugar, caffeine, alcohol, other substances (including other plant medicines), and sexual activity. We will send you the full guide when you book.

What to bring: a backpack, comfortable hiking clothes and shoes you can get wet, a rain jacket, warm layers, a swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, natural insect repellent, a water bottle, a journal and pen, and a musical instrument if you like.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS OFTEN DESCRIBE
Every journey is different, but participants often speak of feeling lighter, clearer about a question they came with, more connected to nature and to the people around them, and more at ease with themselves.

INVESTMENT
$320 USD

Check-in: 7:00 AM · Check-out: 8:00 PM

Prices in US dollars. Card payments may incur additional fees.