In 2003 I organized my first guided river trip on the amazon river. After apprenticing with a Master maine guide, helping him on the Allgash river, Saint John river and remote lakes, I was inspired to begin guiding on the amazon river. I visited many areas of the amazon region of peru, meeting many different jungle guides. The maine guide i apprenticed with was part of a lineage and teachings of the micmac native americans, so i was called to areas that had alot of native

Stepping into the world of ayahuasca retreats is like opening a door to a completely different reality. When I first decided to embark on this journey, I had no idea how much preparation would shape my experience. It’s not just about showing up and drinking a brew in the jungle. It’s about getting your mind, body, and spirit ready for something deep and powerful. If you’re thinking about joining a traditional Shipibo ayahuasca retreat in the Peruvian Amazon, this guide is for

Stepping into the world of the Shipibo-Conibo people is like opening a door to a realm where nature, spirit, and healing dance together in harmony. I’ve always been fascinated by indigenous wisdom, and the nibero shaman practices offer a profound glimpse into a tradition that’s as ancient as the Amazon itself. These practices are not just rituals; they are living, breathing connections to the earth, the cosmos, and the human soul. When I first heard about the nibero shipibo

A Dream in the Jungle I’m excited to share my adventures in the Peruvian Amazon through different stories. This one is about my journey to buy land in Pucallpa, right on Yarina Cocha Lake. It all started back in 2003 during my first guided expedition in the Amazon. I was on a big wooden boat, and the experience was nothing short of epic. Working alongside Gilber Reatigui, a local guide who knew the river like the back of his hand, I felt inspired to buy land on Yarina Cocha L

When I first traveled to the peurvian amazon to Pucallpa Peru, it was very different then today, and there are many changes. we came form lima by bus just for the adventure since we were young and adventuring all across the continent. At that time so many parts of the road were just dirt, mud, and landslides. When we arrived in pucallpa we were the only tourists around, and it seemed like hardly any tourists had been to pucallpa. We made our way to the port of the Ucayali ri