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El Purguero
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La Isla De Los Monos
491
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1.4 miNature & Wildlife Areas
Museum of Historic Boats
147
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236
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Plaza de Armas de Iquitos
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Iglesia San Juan Bautista
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Catedral de Iquitos
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Casa de Fierro
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Matt
2 contributions
Im grateful for the wonderful lessons I learned here
Dec 2019 • Solo
This place is amazing. I left El Purguero with experiences and knowledge that will inevitably shape my life for years to come. Don Ron is a fantastic guide, knowledgeable teacher, and his team are lovely. The food is simple (as it should be) but good. The facilities are more than sufficient, and apparently quite good compared to other retreats but I have nothing to compare to. This is a place for healing and growth.
Written February 27, 2020
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FravelBay
1 contribution
Strong life changing experience
Feb 2020 • Friends
It was my second time but first at Ron. His medicine is strong, if you are looking for a deep change, a body or soul healing, yes it is for you. If you are looking for a guided retreat, with yoga, diet and circles, no this is not. Still he is giving a lot of info and teaching. Thanks Ron.
Written February 27, 2020
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Kunyuka
Athens, Greece3 contributions
Gringo Shaman
Nov 2012 • Solo
Don Ron as the Gringo Shaman has jump over most of local possibilities. In the epoch of high attraction to spiritual development El Purguero is the place for real experience for thouse who like the extreme extension of their consciousness.
Written October 23, 2013
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OneOhOne
Melbourne8 contributions
There are better retreats out there
Jul 2016 • Solo
As much as I like Ron, I feel there are better places to experience Ayahuasca. Ron's icaros are amazing and he holds a good ceremony. The reason I went to a western Shaman is because I wanted someone who could translate the messages I had post ceremony, but Ron isn't good at this and he's the first to admit it, I wish I knew this before signing up.
There aren't many things to do during the day, I thought there would've been some outings or even some bush walks, anything would've been good, there was just nothing really.
The food was very average, the mattresses are terrible and I just feel the place is a bit run down and in need of some care.
Hopefully Ron can take this as constructive criticism and improve on some of the things to make it better for others.
Written February 7, 2017
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infoV5277LT
Ettlingen, Germany2 contributions
Ron Wheelock is "The Shaman" you have to see!!!
Aug 2018 • Business
I just got back with another Group from Ron Wheelocks Camp El Purguero.
It was my 4th time to Peru and I have seen in these years different shaman, included some of Ron's teachers. And to me, none of them can hold up to "the Gringo shaman" Ron Wheelock. A down to earth, loving and honest person. That knows how to brew a very strong Ayahuasca and is able to deliver a ceremony that will change you for ever.

If you are the type of person, that really wants to change, than Ron is a perfect match for you.
If you think, that among all the "Drugs" you did, that you want to know Ayahuasca as well, since its is on your bucked list... stay away, as far as you can. Than it will tear you apart.
Ayahuasca is not a party drug nor something on the list, you want to scratch of. It is serious work with oneself on all levels. Mental, physical and emotional.
Make sure, you respect that.
Written August 28, 2018
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RedRossTiger
Pacific Coast Australia, Australia2 contributions
Great Healer/ Teacher/ Role Model
Apr 2015 • Solo
I visited Ron 5 years ago and his medicine has changed my life. Ron's Medicine is powerful. This is what I needed to go deep to the root cause of my illness. I have sat with other healers holding space and there medicine has been mild and less effective for me. Ron is an amazing soul with only the purest intentions for all. His medicine helped me to fully understand why I was suffering with depression/ social phobia and after my first sitting I was cured from all my illnesses. He has been a great role model for me in life. Some one I look up to and respect. God Bless
Written March 12, 2016
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JasonFLYS
Phoenix, AZ5 contributions
Amazing Journey, Seek it.
Jan 2014 • Couples
I encourage everyone to Heal "yourself", this a great place for it and Ron is a Great Benefit to all.
Written September 15, 2014
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Colin
Chicago, IL2 contributions
The vacation you never knew you needed
Sep 2019
This place is beautiful. Completely off the grid, i haven't slept this well in years. The people here will make living in the jungle as comfortable as possible. Already thinking about my next trip.
Written April 12, 2020
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Viajero Intrépido
1 contribution
Powerful
Feb 2020
I came, I drank, I purged, I healed. Just returned from my second visit and will be integrating this experience for some time to come. So much love and thanks to Ron.
Written February 26, 2020
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FlyingFinn77
3 contributions
5-Stars
Feb 2020 • Solo
You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!! Medicine is STRONG - Ron is STRONG. No BS - just itself. Camp is in good shape. Was my 2nd visit.
Written February 16, 2020
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