IAKP TRAINING WITH JOSÉ LUIS DEL SOLAR
Kambo Practitioner Training in the Peruvian Amazon
1–15 April 2027 · Peru · 14 days
An immersive two-week professional practitioner training combining in-depth theory, extensive hands-on practice and the unique cultural and environmental context of the Peruvian Amazon.
THE AMAZON EXPERIENCE
Living and learning in the forest
The Peru training offers the experience of living and learning in the forest environment where the frog lives. The sounds, rhythm and atmosphere of the Amazon are part of daily life, giving direct context to what cannot be understood abstractly.
Immersive time learning in the forest includes a night walk with a Matsés elder. Frogs are completely wild animals, so no encounter can be promised; the experience depends entirely on nature.
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Learning through respectful observation
Students may accompany a Matsés elder and witness the traditional process surrounding Kambo. The experience is about respectful observation and listening, offering cultural and ecological context that deepens understanding.
It helps students appreciate the origins of a practice that is now global while respecting boundaries and roles. Students are observers rather than being trained to collect secretion themselves.
SETTING & ACCOMMODATION
Where you’ll be studying
The training takes place at a comfortable rustic lodge in the forest. Shared rooms and meals are included, with food using local ingredients wherever possible. The nurturing, English-speaking team will accommodate dietary requirements as far as realistically possible, although jungle logistics can limit food options and some flexibility is necessary.
A limited number of private bungalows may be available at additional cost. Packing, travel and arrival information is provided after enrolment. Heat, rain, insects and jungle conditions are part of being there, so the experience requires a sense of adventure.
CURRICULUM
What you’ll learn
This two-week training combines in-depth theory with extensive hands-on practice. You’ll explore the science, history and traditional context of Kambo alongside the practical foundations of safe and responsible practice, including consultations, contraindications, protocols, first aid, application techniques and aftercare.
The emphasis is not on following a recipe, but on developing judgement, learning how to think through each situation and adapt responsibly.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
What’s included
- Full two-week IAKP Basic Practitioner Training
- Accommodation for the duration
- Meals throughout the training
- IAKP manuals and course materials
- Equipment and materials used during practical sessions
- One year of IAKP membership
- Guided experience with a Matsés elder demonstrating the traditional process of locating the frog, collecting the secretion and preparing it for use
Important: Frogs are completely wild animals and are not kept in captivity for students or demonstrations. Any encounter depends entirely on nature.
Not included: Travel to and from Iquitos and personal expenses.
TRAVEL
Getting there
The meeting point for the training is Iquitos, Peru. Full arrival and meeting details will be provided before the training. Travel to and from Iquitos isn’t included in the training fee and should be arranged by each student.
Once you’re enrolled, you’ll receive practical guidance to help plan your trip, including suggested routes and tips from previous students’ travel experiences. Before the training, we’ll create a WhatsApp group so everyone can coordinate travel and arrivals and receive updates.
From Iquitos, you’ll get clear instructions for the onward journey to the venue, which we’ll organise so the group can travel together.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Training prerequisites
To keep the training safe and focused, applicants need to meet the following:
- Read the contraindications and cautions and make sure the preparation requirements can be met
- Have previous experience with Kambo and a genuine intention to work with it
- Have received Kambo at least six times before the training
- Be physically and emotionally able to complete the training
- Meet the relevant mental-health eligibility requirements
- Be willing to approach the training with humility, responsibility and a genuine readiness to be of service
ENROLMENT
Investment
Training fee: €3,800
Deposit: €500
The €500 deposit forms part of the total training fee and is non-refundable.
- The confirmed training fee and what is included
- Travel to and from Iquitos and personal expenses are excluded
- Small-group places are limited
- Applicants should review the prerequisites and contraindications before enrolling
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
What students say
Hear from practitioners who’ve trained with me in Peru and experienced the programme first hand.
READY TO JOIN US?
Train in the Peruvian Amazon
Two weeks of intensive practitioner training, practical experience and direct immersion in the environment and traditions that have shaped Kambo practice. If this feels like the right training for you, check the prerequisites and get in touch about joining the next Peru group.