ADVENTURES
Bufo Sanctuary Trip
with the Comcaac Tribe (Seri Tribe)
PEOPLE · CULTURE · MEDICINE · CONSERVATION
“Respect the land.
Support the people.
Protect the medicine.”
SONORA, MEXICO
A sacred journey to the source.
THE COMMUNITY
Share meals, stories, and meaningful time with like-minded people.
DESERT LANDSCAPES
SEA OF CORTEZ
TIBURÓN ISLAND
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
GUIDED BY INDIGENOUS ELDERS
$2,500 USD
per participant
Location
Coastal Sonora, Mexico
Comcaac (Seri) Territory
Group Size
Limited to 10 participants for an intimate experience
Getting There
• Option 1: Drive from San Diego to Hermosillo (~12–14 hours).
• Option 2: Fly directly into Hermosillo International Airport (HMO). We will arrange a group pickup.
Dates
To be announced. Join the waitlist to be
notified of upcoming trips.
Includes
Guided travel, cultural experiences, education, and support throughout the trip.
Not Included
Flights, personal travel insurance and personal expenses.
Have questions? Email or text us →
TIBURÓN ISLAND
Travel by boat to Isla del Tiburón, the ancestral homeland of the Comcaac.
THE EXPERIENCE
Learn indigenous way of extracting this sacred medicines and its lineage.
THE LAND
Experience the beauty of the desert, coastline, and sacred sites of Sonora.
Overview
Join us for an immersive journey to the ancestral lands of the Comcaac (Seri) people in Sonora, Mexico — the original guardians of Bufo alvarius. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the culture, experience the desert and the sea, and gain a deeper understanding of the toad, its natural habitat, and the traditional knowledge that has protected this medicine for generations.
You will spend time with Comcaac elders — including Tata Chapo Barnett, Tata Pancho, and/or Tata Toro Canelo — receiving teachings on traditional Bufo extraction (milking) techniques, ceremonial context, and ancestral wisdom passed down through lived experience, not books.
This is not a retreat for spectators. It is a cultural immersion rooted in humility, presence, and reciprocity.
Sacred Itinerary
A JOURNEY OF LEARNING, CONNECTION AND RESPECT
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Arrival & Grounding
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Arrive in Hermosillo, Mexico
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Group pickup and scenic drive to the Comcaac coastal village
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Welcoming into the community
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Orientation to the land, climate, and cultural protocols
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Evening grounding, rest, and preparation for ceremony
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Overnight near or within the village
Bufo & Ancestral Teachings
Early morning connection with the land during monsoon season
Meeting the Bufo alvarius toad
Hands-on learning of traditional extraction (milking) techniques taught directly by Comcaac grandfathers
Emphasis on respect, consent, and sustainability
Cultural teachings, stories, and shared time with elders
Bufo medicine experience (where offered and appropriate)
Integration, rest, and community time in the evening
Isla del Tiburón (Tiburón Island)
Boat journey to Isla del Tiburón, the sacred island and ancestral homeland of the Comcaac
Visit additional tribal villages
Second Bufo experience (optional, where appropriate)
We can also do Kambo for extra charge (paid to tribe)
Fishing, shared meals, and immersion in village life
Camping on the island under the desert sky
Closing of Bufo-related teachings and experiences
Evening & Return to Mainland
Boat return from Isla del Tiburón
Drive back toward Hermosillo
Participants flying out the next day can be supported with smooth departure
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Optional Extension
Visit personally permitted land
Drive back to San Diego afterward
Participants may also stay independently or depart earlier
Who This Is For
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Practitioners, facilitators, or serious students of Bufo medicine
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Those seeking direct learning, not commercialized experiences
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Individuals who value Indigenous sovereignty, humility, and reciprocity
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People comfortable with rustic conditions, heat, boat travel, and cultural immersion
Important Notes
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This is a small-group journey to preserve intimacy and respect
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Monsoon season brings heat, rain, and powerful desert energy
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The experience is guided by Comcaac elders and their protocols
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Participation is by alignment, not entitlement
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Spots are not held. Please reach out directly with any questions.
Refund Policy
Due to the nature of this trip, any refund request must be given 30 days' advance notice. If you do not give 30 days' notice, we will attempt to sell your spot or move you to another trip during the same calendar year.
Travel Policy
Ensure you have proper identification/visa to enter Mexico. You must be able to handle heat, rough weather, and boat conditions.
