The article discusses the complex debate around "ayahuasca tourism" in the Amazon, where visitors seeking spiritual healing at retreats provide much-needed income to Indigenous communities. However, critics argue it risks exploiting local cultures and ecosystems. Meanwhile, another perspective suggests shamanic healing can be found closer to home (like the UK), avoiding the ethical pitfalls of traveling abroad. Letters from readers add nuance, with some defending the economic benefits and others condemning the cultural and environmental harm.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about psychedelic tourism—it’s a tightrope walk between economic survival for Indigenous communities and the risk of turning sacred traditions into a commodity. The debate reflects bigger questions: Who benefits from wellness trends? And can cultural exchange ever be truly ethical when money’s involved? It’s messy, but worth paying attention to.