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Heart and Soul: Ayahuasca and the new spiritual tourism

The Documentary Podcast

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Ayahuasca Tourism: Healing or Exploitation?

This chapter examines the rising trend of ayahuasca tourism in Iquitos, Peru, exploring the experiences of tourists seeking healing through the plant's traditional use. It highlights the ethical dilemmas surrounding the commercialization of sacred practices and features personal stories from travelers and shamans, balancing the mystical allure with the potential for exploitation. Through these narratives, the chapter reveals the complexities of spiritual journeys in a modern context, urging awareness of both the benefits and challenges of ayahuasca retreats.

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