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San Pedro Drink Ceremony Peru 2026
Experience an authentic San Pedro Ceremony in Peru guided by a local Andean shaman, performed in a safe and respectful environment in the Cusco region. This spiritual journey takes place in the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by open fields and the majestic Andes Mountains.
During the ceremony, participants connect with ancient Inca traditions by honoring sacred deities such as the Apus (mountain spirits), Auquis, and Pachamama (Mother Earth). The ritual is deeply rooted in Andean cosmology and offers a meaningful connection to nature and ancestral wisdom.
The sacred drink is prepared from the San Pedro cactus, which is carefully cultivated by local shamans. Ceremonies are typically held during the day or at night, depending on the spiritual intention and preference of the participants.
As part of the ritual, offerings are made to the natural spirits, and the ceremony is guided step by step to ensure a safe and transformative experience. The energy of the Andes is invoked and shared with participants through traditional practices led by experienced healers.
Join this powerful San Pedro ceremony in Cusco, Peru, and discover a deeper connection with nature, inner peace, and spiritual awareness. This unique experience is designed for travelers seeking an authentic and unforgettable journey in Peru.
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Short Itinerary
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco (depending on chosen schedule)
- Private transport to Yanahuara community (1 h 30 min – 1 h 45 min)
- Meeting with local shaman and preparation of San Pedro ceremony
- Day Ceremony: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Sacred Valley viewpoint
- Night Ceremony: 5:45 pm – 1:00 am with campfire and music
- Return to Cusco and hotel drop-off
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Inclusions
Included
- Private transport
- Tour guide
- Local Shaman
- Fresh San Pedro drink
- Offerings for the gatekeepers (These ones are the most important for the ceremony)
Bring
- Some warm clothes
- Some hats for the cold and sun
- Some snacks, like sugary and salty, then 3 liters of drinking water
- Some flipflops
- Bring some instruments, if you have some for playing some music
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Itinerary
This ceremony is performed along the sacred valley of the Incas, at one of the communities named Yanahuara, where lives the local shaman named Fredy Machumer.
Drinking San Pedro Cactus is safe in Cusco Peru, mainly this drink is mild, and helps the connections with the good energies, from energetic places, so, anyone can drink it.
This ceremony is in two schedules, during the day and during the night.
San Pedro Drink During The Day
We pick you up from your place by 7:am then we go by private transport for an hour and 45 minutes to the community Yanahuara, and once we are here we go to the viewpoint of the famous sacred valley, then have the drink.
After the drink we help the shaman to organize the offering for the gatekeepers known as, the Apus, Aukys, Pachamana, then we have the connection with the good energy produced from these places through the gatekeepers, and also the shaman plays mystic music.
Then, the connections will be for a couple of hours, from 9:am to 4:pm
Afterward, we take you back to Cusco city, dropping you off at your hotel.
San Pedro Drink During The Night
We do this ceremony at the community named Yanahura, at the temple of the shaman, located at 2,750 masl (9,022ft).
We pick you up at your place Cusco or anywhere you are, by 4:pm, then we ride our transport for an hour and 30 minutes to the shaman place, then we get some drink, afterward, we help the shaman organize the offerings for the gatekeepers, then just have some connections with the good energy of the nature.
Also, this ceremony at night is performed with a campfire.
Mainly, the shaman plays mystical music, and the connection is with the good energy of the mountains, valleys, trees, and water, fire.
The ceremony starts at 5:45 pm and finishes by 1:am, then we take you to your hotel.
If you have the option to stay close to the shaman place, it should be better where there are hotels, like Casa Andina, Sol de Yanahuara.
Anyway, there are many hotels in the sacred valley of the Incas, in the Yanahuara community, just check the hotels on google and pick up the place you like.
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Price
- 1 person: US$330
- 2 people: Per person US$200
- 3 people: Per person US$180
Note: Mainly for this ceremony, we buy a lot of things in the San Pedro market, for the gatekeepers of nature, and also is a lot of work too.
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Book Your San Pedro Ceremony in Peru
To confirm your booking, you need to send us a deposit of US$20 through our PayPal account. Please note that PayPal charges a 7% fee on any transfer, which is paid by the sender. For this reason, the total amount you need to send is US$22.
The remaining balance is paid in cash upon your arrival in Cusco. After sending the deposit, please send the following details to our WhatsApp number: +51 943 388 685:
- Tour date and type of tour
- Number of people
- Address in Cusco city for hotel pickup
- Email address to stay in contact
- Copy of your passport (profile page only) for Peruvian tax purposes
Once we receive the deposit and your details, we will send you an email confirmation of the payment and your tour reservation.
Note: The US$22 deposit is paid via PayPal, and the remaining balance is paid in cash in Cusco, either in US dollars or Peruvian soles, whichever you prefer. Please make sure the final payment is made with clean, undamaged US dollar bills, as torn or damaged bills are not accepted in Peru.
PayPal account for the deposit:
deposit@chacrastravelperu.com
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