In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a city exists that is uniquely inaccessible by road—only reachable by air or the mighty Amazon River. This is Iquitos, Peru, where I embarked on a journey to uncover the secrets of a mysterious brew known as ayahuasca. This ancient psychedelic drink, rich in the hallucinogen DMT, has been a cornerstone of shamanic rituals for thousands of years, promising profound spiritual experiences and a deeper understanding of the self.