Yachay Wasi
Ayahuasca Center

A Family Tradition of Amazonian Plant Medicine, Passed Down Through Generations

Welcome to Yachay Wasi, the House of Knowledge.

Our family-run Ayahuasca retreat sits deep in the Peruvian Amazon, around three and a half hours by boat from Iquitos, Peru.

Here, the jungle surrounds you. The river becomes part of the journey. And generations of Amazonian knowledge continue to live on.

Yachay Wasi is more than a retreat center. It is our home.

It is where our family continues a tradition of Amazonian plant medicine that has been passed down from one generation to the next.

A Family Tradition That Continues Today

At the heart of Yachay Wasi is the legacy of Maestro Don Rómulo Magin.

Throughout his life, Don Rómulo dedicated himself to the traditions and healing practices of the Amazon. Over time, he shared his knowledge with his son, Don Winister Magin.

Today, Don Winister continues that work alongside his son, Don Winister Junior.

Together, they carry this family tradition forward.

Our family and team bring more than 130 years of combined knowledge and experience to Yachay Wasi. More importantly, we approach this work with care, responsibility, and deep respect for the traditions that guide us.

This is not something we created for visitors.

It is a way of life that has shaped our family for generations.

A Traditional Ayahuasca Retreat Near Iquitos, Peru

Many people come to the Amazon looking for something they cannot find in everyday life. Some seek clarity. Others seek emotional release or personal insight. Some simply feel called to reconnect with themselves and nature.

At Yachay Wasi, we welcome each person as an individual.

Our Ayahuasca center in Peru take place in a peaceful and natural setting, far from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Here, you can slow down, reflect, and immerse yourself in the Amazon rainforest.

However, the journey is about more than the ceremonies. We also believe in the importance of preparation, rest, reflection, and integration.

For this reason, our team provides personal guidance throughout your stay. We take the time to get to know our guests and support them throughout their experience.

Healing Rooted in Amazonian Tradition

At Yachay Wasi, we approach Ayahuasca ceremonies and traditional healing practices with care and respect. Our work draws on generations of experience with Amazonian plant medicine. At the same time, we understand that every person’s journey is different. There is no single path.

Each guest arrives with their own experiences, questions, intentions, and hopes. Therefore, we believe personal attention matters. The jungle also plays an important role in the experience. The sounds of the rainforest. The movement of the river. The presence of the plants.

Together, they create a space where you can step away from your usual routines and focus on your journey.

Beyond the Ceremony

The ceremony is an important part of the experience. However, the journey does not end when the ceremony is over. That is why integration is an essential part of our approach.

After your ceremonies, you have time to rest, reflect, and process your experiences. You can also speak with our team and receive personal support throughout your stay.

In addition, the peaceful environment of our center gives you space to simply be present. There is no need to rush. Instead, you can take time to listen, reflect, and reconnect.

Ayahuasca Retreats and Master Plant Dietas

Yachay Wasi offers different opportunities to experience traditional Amazonian plant medicine in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. You may join us for an Ayahuasca retreat, a traditional master plant dieta, or a more personalized experience. Each path offers something different.

However, they all share the same foundation: respect for the traditions, respect for the plants, and personal attention to each guest. Because every journey is unique, we encourage you to explore the different experiences we offer and find the one that feels right for you.

The Legacy of Maestro Don Rómulo

Yachay Wasi exists because of the knowledge, dedication, and life work of Maestro Don Rómulo Magin.

His teachings continue to guide our family today.

To learn more about the life and legacy of Maestro Don Rómulo, the revered elder whose wisdom continues to guide our work, we invite you to read this heartfelt article from Plantaforma: Read the full article here

Through his son, Don Winister, and his grandson, Don Winister Junior, the knowledge and responsibility of this work continue to pass from one generation to the next. This continuity is at the heart of Yachay Wasi.

We are proud to share the traditions that have shaped our family while continuing to carry them forward with care and respect.

Your Home in the Peruvian Amazon

The name Yachay Wasi means “House of Knowledge” in Quechua. For us, knowledge does not exist only in books. It lives in experience. It lives in the relationship between people, plants, and the Amazon. And it lives in the knowledge that passes from one generation to the next.

Our center is located deep in the Peruvian Amazon, accessible by boat from Iquitos. Here, surrounded by rainforest and far from the distractions of modern life, you have the opportunity to slow down and reconnect.

Whether you are seeking clarity, personal insight, emotional release, or a deeper connection with yourself and nature, Yachay Wasi offers a peaceful place to begin that journey.

Welcome to Yachay Wasi

A family tradition of Amazonian plant medicine, passed down through generations in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.

Come and experience the warmth of our family, the beauty of the Amazon rainforest, and the traditions that continue to shape Yachay Wasi today.

Welcome to our home.Welcome to the House of Knowledge.

Lena SD

Ich war 4 Wochen vor Ort und ich bin sehr dankbar für diese Zeit. In den vier Wochen habe ich 3 Wochen eine schamanische Pflanzendiät gemacht und eine Woche habe ich an Ayahuasca Zeremonien teilgenommen. Beide Erfahrungen war unterschiedlich und sehr klärend für mich. Ich konnte mir viele Lebensthema nochmals angucken, transformieren und bin damit nun in Frieden. Die Unterstützung vor Ort war sehr gut. Das Team war jederzeit ansprechbar. Zuhörer und Verständnis war immer gegen und das inhaltlich teilen vertiefte den Prozess. Auf der körperlichen Ebene würde ich sehr gut begleitet. Neben Pflanzenmedizin, Sauna und Heilwaschungungen war immer der rote Pfaden in der Begleitung zu erkennen. Ich mache und habe schon viel in meinem Leben gemacht und erlebt und ich muss ehrlich sagen, diese Erfahrung hat mich wirklich sehr weiter gebracht auf meinem Weg. Es wird bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal gewesen sein, weil der Frieden und klare, offene Blick auf Themen echt "süchtig " machen kann. Zurück in Deutschland erleben ich mich immer noch klar und geerdet. Ruhe ist eingekehrt und Selbstliebe ist gewachsen. Danke euch drei wundervollen Menschen, Windsor, Junior und Alix! .... und vielleicht ein kleiner Nachtrag- das Centro ist sehr schön gelegen, einfache, kleine und sehr schöne Häuschen. Wenn was fehlt oder irgendwas den Aufenthalt verschönert, wird sich gekümmert. Die Abholung vom Hotel ist reibungslos und auch für den Rückweg ist gesorgt. Also, die Reise ist weit UND sehr empfehlenswert!

Maarten Luyten

Winister & Junior are without a doubt the best curanderos I have ever met and worked with. Me and my partner did a dieta with master plants at Yachay Wasi. While this is an intense and profound process, we felt their professinality and deep knowledge in every step of the way. We felt very cared for and very safe. They were truly engaged in our process and always gave us their full attention. We felt that they really work from a place of love, out of a passion for healing and from a profound connection with the plants and their ancestral knowledge. Never have we encountered such mastery and such beauty. The healing we found here was powerful and profound, and we cannot thank them enough. After working with Yachay Wasi, we wouldn't want to go through this process with anyone else.

Rodrigo Ledesma

Profunda y sandora experiencia, gran y respetuoso trabajo sostienen! Exelentes ceremonias y todos sus tratamientos y cuidados durante la dieta con plantas maestras, me cuidaron de maravilla durante la dieta, grandes anfitriones, muy abiertos y disponibles en compartir sus historias, conocimiento y medicinas. Super recomendable, confianza total en ellos. El centro es muy bonito, mágico y seguro. Gracias al Maestro Winister y a Junior por ser mis guías y curanderos durante mi dieta y también Alix por su disponibilidad y acompañamiento.

Craig Winters

It is quite difficult to put into words my personal experience but what i can say it was everything i hoped for and more... Something that has definitely changed me for the better. To get to the retreat we had a boat ride on the amazon for several hours from Iquitos then a 30 min walk into the jungle. The scenery is amazing, the constant noise of the wildlife is so relaxing, i felt at home the minute i arrived. The set up they have is better than expected with sink, toilet and shower available along with your bed and a hammock which i used every day. I have been to retreat previously in Spain which was good but you cannot compare the 2. The experience of being in the Jungle with a traditional approach passed down through 5 generations was exactly what was required. I was made to feel completely welcome with as much or little interaction as i required. The experience was what i needed and it was perfect, i would definitely recommend the retreat to anyone 100% from me .....Life Changing

Esteban Trevisack

Si existiesen en cualquier lengua las palabras para poder expresar el profundo agradecimiento que siento en cada célula de mi ser por la dieta hoy cerrada, seguramente no alcanzarían! Cósmico, revelador y amoroso el poder sanador de la medicina tradicional amazónica sostenido por Winister, Junior y Alix bajo la protección y bendición de Don Romulo es una segura! Bendiciones eternas! Ya volveré! Gracias!

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