Luz y Vida Amazon Lodge and Ayahuasca Retreat
Luz y Vida is more than a place for ceremony — it is a space for holistic healing and reconnection with the natural world. Each day offers new opportunities for jungle expeditions, plant education, river exploration, fishing, and simply resting in stillness. We help you reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit, whether through plant medicine or the healing presence of the Amazon itself.
Born from the founders’ deep understanding of the need for spiritual and emotional support in a fast-paced, modern world, Luz y Vida was created as a sanctuary — especially for those experiencing stress, trauma, burnout, or emotional challenges like anxiety or depression.
Our on-site facilitator brings over 40 years of jungle experience, always present to help guide and support your journey with wisdom and heart. While our support team is based near Austin, Texas, the retreat is fully staffed and locally operated in Peru, ensuring a seamless, all-inclusive experience (excluding airfare) so you can focus fully on your healing and integration.
To help you stay connected when needed, Starlink satellite internet is available on-site. We also proudly offer special discounts for military personnel and veterans, as we deeply honor those who have served.
We welcome not only individuals, but families and children as well. Whether you’re coming for ceremony or simply to experience the Amazon, we offer exclusive jungle expeditions, personalized excursions, and even babysitting servicesto ensure everyone has a safe and comfortable stay.
Veteran Wisdom in the Peruvian Amazon
Founder and Guide
Guided by Experience, Wisdom& Heart
Oscar has lived and worked in the jungle since 1989, serving as a protector of the land and guide for those called to the medicine. His deep connection to the Amazon and decades of experience make him a grounding presence for each guest.
Oscar is the founder of Ayahuasca Luz y Vida Lodge and a highly experienced jungle guide with deep roots in the Peruvian Amazon. A veteran soldier, he brings discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility to every experience offered at the lodge. His lifelong connection to the rainforest has shaped his profound knowledge of Amazonian wildlife, medicinal plants, and survival skills.
Through years of guiding travelers, shamans, and researchers in remote jungle regions, Oscar has developed a reputation for safety, authenticity, and respect for traditional Amazonian wisdom. His vision for Ayahuasca Luz y Vida Lodge is to create a space where visitors can connect deeply with nature, ancestral healing traditions, and the spiritual essence of the Amazon, guided with care, integrity, and experience.
