Andean Inca Sallk’a School for Ancestral wisdom and Indigenous Traditions

My 10-day pilgrimage with Santiago through the Andes was life-changing. Hiking sacred trails, drinking San Pedro and joining powerful ceremonies opened my heart completely. I experienced unconditional love and humanity’s unbreakable bond with nature like never before. What a profound, healing journey that I will continue to learn from for a long time. Thank you, Santiago — you offer magical medicine that I highly recommend to anyone ready to put in the work to remember who they truly are.

To work with Santiago, in this capacity, is a soul calling unlike any other." This pilgrimage stripped away the layers, revealing aspects of myself that were buried deep within. It allowed me to step fully into my most empowered self. Learning from a master like Santiago how to be in right relation with the world around me was one of the greatest gifts and highest honors of my life. As Santiago reminds us, "Spirit rarely gives us what we expect, but gives us exactly what we need." With lifetimes ahead of me for the integration work, I know Spirit gave me exactly that. Thank you, Santiago, for your heart and brotherhood. May you have all the blessings of the Spirit.

When I first met Santiago, I immediately felt I was in the presence of someone extraordinary. His energy was magnetic, and I knew he was the shaman I had been searching for. My first San Pedro ceremony with him began intensely, but under his care it transformed into a heart‑opening experience. Over the years, Santiago has proven to be an authentic teacher—his presence both powerful and compassionate, his songs carrying timeless prayer. Of all the shamans I have worked with, he is one of the very few I trust completely with my soul. His guidance, offered with integrity and love, has deeply touched me. Working with Santiago has been one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I recommend him wholeheartedly with gratitude and respect.  

I completing the 10 day pilgrimage with Santiago, it was powerful, transformative and something I will never forget. The views and scenery weren't just beautiful, it was medicine. His blessings are deeply sincere, unforgettable, and personal. He sees you, truly sees you. Each day was a ceremony, we made various offerings at the lagoons and high in the mountains, in these moments it was as if you were touched by the unseenworld and woven into the Mystery itself. Santiago's heart carries something like an ancient promise, a commitment to his work that is shared in his prayers, and with every person who has a chance to sit in his ceremonies. If you are seeking an extraordinary spiritual journey in an intimate setting where you will have the chance to learn directly from a person who carries the knowledge, I can't think of a better opportunity.

I spent years searching for the right guide and place to go deeper with plant medicines, and in Vilcabamba with Santiago I found more than a retreat—it felt like coming home. From the first moment, I sensed his genuine wisdom and calm presence. Santiago is a respected healer who holds space with integrity, never forcing, always guiding with clarity. The land itself carries a powerful stillness that supports deep inner work. The ceremonies are offered with respect and profound understanding, creating a transformative process. One of the most meaningful moments was receiving a necklace from Santiago, a symbol of my journey and a reminder of my roots. For me, this was not just a retreat—it was a true homecoming to myself.

Wow, where to begin. I felt the distant call for my wife and I to sit a 5 day retreat with Santiago in the sacred valley of Villcabama. Language fails to begin to describe just how transformative our time was with Santi in the Ecuadorian Apu’s. His big beautiful heart combined with the sacred Huachuma enabled us to let go and come home to our true selves. The experience was particularly deep for my wife, who had to move through a lot of darkness. Santiago with the help of Ryan expertly allowed her to find the light amongst the dark, facilitating deep and ever lasting change. I have such a deep gratitude for Santiago and Ryan, for the work they do is truly remarkable. I recommend this experience to anyone wanting to un-become who they are not, and for those who chose to walk in beauty.