Tambo Ilusión

I wanted to take some time to disconnect from my work/family/daily life, to be able to connect with myself surrounded by nature. Tambo Ilusion gave me this possibility and much more. The multiple amazing conversations that I shared with Johanne, her knowledge about vegetarian/vegan meals, yoga, reiki, etc were so fullfiling. I would definitely recommend Tambo Ilusion to my friends and people I love.

No words can describe my journey and all the experiences and knowledge I have gained at Tambo Illusion. I will forever be grateful; this I can say! It truly was a life-changing experience in so many ways. I am very thankful for everything I have learned, the connection I have made with Johanne and Armando and the beautiful nature and surroundings of Tambo Illusion. I was participating in the Reiki initiation retreat, I wanted to learn everything about working with energies. It took me quite a long time to find my master but one day the universe showed me Tambo Illusion and Johanne D. and instantly I knew this would be the place for my Reiki teaching. The training was exactly what I was expecting, actually even better. Because my connection with Jo grew and grew and she taught me so much, not only about Reiki but about life as well. The same with Amando, her husband. I have never ever in my life met people who are so caring, full of love and passioned about what they do. Passioned about making the world a better place and taking care of mother earth! The place they have created is pure magic – go and you will know what I am talking about! I fell in love in so many ways, so what started to be a treat of 5 days became a life-changing experience of almost 4 weeks! I never wanted to leave and I will be back, for sure. Jo makes the best vegetarian, vegan food I have ever tasted. She is really working with all that Umami flavored magic, my stomach has never felt better. And if you have any special needs or wishes regarding your diet, Jo will make it happen for you! The yoga she is giving is on another level, I know as a yoga teacher myself! I could write a novel about my experience at Tambo Illusion and my meeting with my master Jo and her husband, Armando. Maybe I will some day. For now all my gratitude goes there way, I feel so blessed and ready to start a new life. Thank you. I highly, highly recommend visiting and participating in retreats at Tambo Illusion. It is on another level, believe me I have tried a few during my life. You will absolutely never regret it and having Jo as your teacher will be your blessing. In gratitude, Aileen

Johanne and Armando have truly built a wonderfully unique, healing, and beautiful oasis in the jungle. I signed up for a solo Reiki Level 1 training (4 days / 3 nights) and it was worth every penny! Johanne has an incredible eye for detail and I was very comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. Very clear itineraries, wonderfully nourishing meals, comfortable and clean accommodation, lovely staff, beautiful location, and a very thorough and interesting training (with extra take-home reading materials) - Johanne went above and beyond! I will ddefinitelybe telling all my friends about the 'Tambo Ilusion experience'. And I hope to return sometime in the future again. Thank you again, Johanne and Armando for your warm hospitality!

Lovely, generous, kind human who feeds and nourishes you with warmth, kindness and delicious food. Johanne has put in years of backbreaking work to construct a spiritual sanctuary. The environment is stunning. Tarapoto is a very spiritual place in Peru and the jungle does t disappoint. If you’re not sure about Tarapoto or Tambo Illusion then I can assure you it’s a very generous and comforting experience. Wonderful experience

Johanne y Armando son muy atentos, dan un servicio personalizado. Se preocupan en que tu experiencia sea la mejor durante la estadía, además el lugar te permite estar en contacto directo con la naturaleza. La comida muy sana y consciente. Adicionalmente tienen una maloca donde se puede hacer yoga y una laguna excepcional!! Recomiendo la experiencia 100%.

Desde Lima, me tome unos días para reconectar con la naturaleza y con mi misma. Fue fácil y rápido llegar a este lugar mágico, y se lo recomiendo totalmente! El programa fue regenerador y personalizado: las sesiones de yoga con Joanne, la cocina vegetariana riquísima del recetario Divino de Joanne, sesiones de reiki, baños de agua medicinales, una laguna para nadar, adorables caballos a observar, acupuntura. Todo esto en tambos cómodos, con poco mosquitos! He estado con un problema de hombro congelado y tendones, y he mejorado mas en estos 4 días que en 4 meses de fisio-terapia. Muchas gracias Joanne, de corazón!