I spent ten days at the Refugio Altiplano in July and still have a hard time finding the right words to characterize this beautiful resort deep in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Although I was looking for adventure and fun, I discovered instead a deeper, happier and more spiritual part of myself. My sense of peace and inner calm stayed with... more

I recently concluded a (11) night stay at The Refugio Altiplano Shamanic Healing Center (45) kilometers outside of Iquitos smack dab in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon. Master Shaman Scott Carl Petersen has created an idylic and peaceful sanctuary far far away from the endless panic of urban life. Scott proved to be a thoughtful and considerate host who... more

Simply magnificent, if you are looking for healing and peace, and if you are looking for a strong ayahuasca experience this is the place, Scott has made this place a real oasis in the jungle, there is plenty of privacy and the ayahuasca is excellent... I recommend this place for beginners and advanced ayahuasqueros.... is not so much what you... more

My son and I spent just a night at Refugio Altiplano. I met Scott Petersen, the Director of Refugio Altiplano, at the 3rd Amazonian Shamanism Conference, held in Iquitos. I wanted to experience a jungle lodge and Scott offered a chance to visit Refugio Altiplano, located on Rio Tamshiyacu, a tributary of the Amazon. Refugio Altiplano is often visited by... more