Peyote Ceremony in Mexico

Peyote/ Hikuri Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022

Place: Casa Corazon, Pueblo Sacbe, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Contact: Carlos +529841518473, Laura +971507485530

THIS IS NOT A RETREAT OR AN ORGANIZED TOUR, THIS IS ONLY A CEREMONY.

ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS/ FOOD/ ACCOMODATION/ TRANSPORT WILL BE TAKEN CARE BY YOU.

YOU WILL BE JOINING UPON YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY, BUT WE SHALL PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED GUIDANCE.

Dear friends & family,

We warmly invite you to this upcoming Peyote ceremony in Mexico, held by Wixarika Marakame, traditional Mexican shamans and healers. In the traditional Wixarika ceremony we sit up all night around the Tatewari, the Grandfather Fire, and talk with him, we listen to the songs and prayers of the Marakame and eat Hikuri or Peyote. This helps us to awaken self-knowledge, connect with our higher self and find clear answers, healing and guidance that we need. For all of us who have been sitting with Peyote, it has been a life changing and eye-opening experience.

WHAT IS PEYOTE?

Peyote is a small, button shaped cactus which is native to Mexico and some North American states. Native people have been using Peyote in spiritual ceremonies for thousands of years. It is also known as Hikuri and Kayumari, the Blue Dear, that has lead Wixarika people to discover the medicine. Essentially it is a plant medicine that enables us to connect with our higher selves and receive the guidance and healing that is required.

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE CEREMONY

· Yoga mat, blanket, sleeping bag or other things to sit on and be comfortable. Keep in mind that the ceremony is in the jungle and you want to be as comfortable as possible.

· A cup and spoon for your medicine.

· A white candle in a glass jar to keep it burning throughout the night.

· Comfortable clothes and layers – it gets chilly during the night and you also want to dress to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

· Mosquito repellent.

· Water and juice to drink, light snacks for after the ceremony.

· Items to create your personal altar – flowers, fruit, crystals, anything you feel connected to, family photo to be blessed.

· Offerings for the main altar – cacao, tobacco, amaranth, seeds, flowers, fruit, chocolate – everything will be shared at the end of the ceremony.

· 5 coins (5 Mexican pesos) for offering.

BEFORE THE CEREMONY

· It is recommended to prepare your body before the ceremony.

· Stop eating meat, drinking alcohol and avoid having sexual intercourse for at least 2 days before the ceremony.

· On the day of the ceremony, do not eat after 5pm. You may have some light juice or fruit before the ceremony.

· Prepare your intention for the ceremony.

DURING THE CEREMONY

· The ceremony starts around 10pm and finishes after the sunrise around 7am.

· The whole night we all stay around the fire, ideally not laying down, but sitting up.

· The traditional music will be played throughout the night, some people might dance.

· Marakame will be repeating some traditional prayers once in a while to facilitate the process.

· At some point there will be a Crystallization session – some Marakamaes will do the healing using the power of the great creator. They collect all the bad energy from the attendees and materialize it in the form of crystals, which later on will be released to the Earth.

AFTER THE CEREMONY

· You may feel very tired after the ceremony and it is recommended to go home and have a good sleep.

· Drinking a lot of water is recommended.

· You will have to take back the candle that you brought to the ceremony back home and burn it for the next 5 nights. Place the candle in the place where you sleep and light it when you sleep. This process helps the integration work as it continues in the dreams. Observe your dreams.

· Most important is to remember that ceremony is only 50% of the work, while other 50% is integration into your life as you understand yourself deeper.

COST OF THE CEREMONY:

OPTION 1: 200USD (this is the only option available at the moment)

· INCLUDES: Only Peyote ceremony & guidance throughout the process.

· DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flights, accommodation, food, items required for the ceremony, transportation.

OPTION 2: 500USD (this option to be confirmed once we have a confirmed number of the participants)

· INCLUDES: Peyote ceremony, Temazcal ceremony, Cenote tour, Mexican vegan food tour, closing with Cacao ceremony.

· DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flights, accommodation, food, items required for the ceremony, transportation.

ALL LOGISTICS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

TRAVEL FROM DUBAI TO MEXICO

TRAVEL/ FLIGHT SUGGESTIONS:

· You need to fly to Cancun, Mexico.

· From Dubai the best (and cheapest) flight option is with Turkish airlines (Dubai – Istanbul – Cancun), other airlines could be Qatar Airlines, Emirates or other combinations flying either via Europe or US.

· Book your flights at least a few days before the ceremony and ideally stay in Mexico for at least 2-3 weeks because it’s a very long flight to Mexico.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS:

· Ceremony place (Casa Corazon, Pueblo Sacbe) is just a bit out of the Playa Del Carmen, which is a famous tourist spot about 1 hour away from Cancun airport.

· You can book a hotel/ Airbnb in Playa Del Carmen and then take a taxi to Casa Corazon, Pueblo Sacbe for the ceremony.

ENTRANCE TO MEXICO:

· No PCR, no vaccination, no quarantine is required upon entering Mexico.

· Visa is on arrival for EU and US nationals as well as for many other nationalities.

· Visa on arrival is valid for upto 180 days (sometimes less, depending on the official’s mood).

· For other nationalities (e.g. Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) a Tourist Visa must be applied via the Embassy of Mexico in Abu Dhabi.

· All visa information can be found here:

· https://visaguide.world/north-america-caribbean/mexico-visa/tourist/

· You must have a proof of a return ticket (or any other flight ticket out of Mexico) valid within 180 days from your entrance.

OTHER ACTIVITIES & PLACES AROUND CANCUN:

· Since you’ll be in Mexico, surely you will want to explore and do different activities.

· CANCUN is busy and touristy city with grand beach hotels and resorts, party places and a bustling vibe, which might not be so much of your liking to stay for a long time. So we recommend other options below.

· PLAYA DEL CARMEN is about an hour away from Cancun and is considered to be the heart of the Riviera Maya, the heritage site of Mayans, but more than that it very well known for its beaches, a happening party scene and plenty of other tourist activities (cenotes, theme parks, scuba diving, snorkeling).

· TULUM is another famous little town that is about an hour away from Playa Del Carmen, where you can find some more peaceful vibe, artistic cafes and luxury beach hotels.

· MAYAN RUINS AND PYRAMIDS (Coba, Chichen Itza), famous historical sites and even classified in the World Wonders, that are known for their heritage and being powerful energy points on Earth.

· OTHER NEARBY DESTINATIONS – Isla Cozumel, Isla Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, Akumal where you can find plenty of different activities, nature immersions and things to do.

· Other activities that you must try when being in Mexico – temazcal ceremonies, cenote tours, Mayan heritage sites, Mexican food. Once you are there you will come across just what you need to!

SEE YOU THERE!