AMAKAYA

Comfortable, lightweight clothing for everyday use

• Synthetic material that dries easily is great

• Long sleeves protect against sun, cold, and mosquitos, all of which are part of life here

• Don’t bring a set of clothes for each day…we will wash clothes in the river and, at times, just be a little sweaty and dirty

Plus, 

• Swimming wear for the river, sweat lodges, and plant baths (i.e., shorts, t-shirt, swim suit and/or sarong)

• Warm sweater and/or layers for chilly nights

• Ceremony clothes are basically what you would wear for yoga or gently exercise in a place that might be cold or hot at any moment…(comfortable, athletic wear, with an option to layer on top)

• Warm socks for ceremony

• One pair of walking shoes and/or one pair of comfortable active wear/outdoor sandals 

• One sturdy, inexpensive, easy-to-pack rain poncho (better than rain jacket)

One bright white flashlight or headlamp

Insect repellent, sun hat, sunglasses

Journal and pens

Reusable water bottle

Basic Toiletries

Consciously chosen reading material (optional)

Cash (dollar/euro bills) for remaining retreat balance, Shipibo crafts and small expenses in town

• Please bring unfolded, untorn, unmarked bills! Very important for local exchange!

• Our maestro will bring traditional, embroidered fabrics from his family that can be purchased at the end of the retreat. Cash is the easiest way to facilitate this. All money goes directly to the family. 

• ATMs are widely available in Tarapoto, usually with a fee. Many hotels and restaurants accept cards, usually with a fee, but smaller merchants only accept cash. Cash avoids unnecessary fees. It is very safe to travel in Peru
  with lots of cash, except in Lima.