The Huachuma Foundation is dedicated to the conservation, education, and cultural preservation of various cacti species commonly known as Huachuma and San Pedro (Trichocereus genus, including pachanoi, peruvianus, bridgesii, and scopulicola varieties) and their traditional heritage.
To protect the Huachuma cactus from extinction while preserving the cultural and historical knowledge surrounding this important species for future generations through conservation, education, and responsible stewardship.
Conservation: Active cultivation and protection of the Huachuma cactus species through habitat restoration, sustainable growing practices, and preservation gardens in Peru and other suitable climates.
Education: Comprehensive educational programs about the botanical, historical, and cultural significance of Huachuma. We provide resources for researchers, botanists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in learning about this remarkable cactus species.
Cultural Preservation: Documentation and preservation of the traditional knowledge and cultural practices associated with Huachuma, working respectfully with indigenous communities to ensure this heritage is maintained.
Research: Supporting botanical and anthropological research to expand scientific understanding of Huachuma’s ecology, cultivation requirements, and cultural history.
Responsible Information: For those in regions where traditional practices are legal (such as Peru), we provide educational resources about respectful engagement with cultural traditions, always emphasizing safety, legality, and cultural sensitivity.
Help us preserve this threatened species and protect an important part of human cultural heritage. Through your support, we can ensure the Huachuma cactus continues to thrive in its native habitat while maintaining the cultural knowledge that has been passed down through generations.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we successfully crowdfunded the opening of a Huachuma Cactus Preservation Garden in Taray, Peru, nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Andes. This is a significant milestone for the foundation and for the long-term survival of this sacred species.
The land has been prepared with terracing and protective walls, and we are actively planting thousands of cacti on site in partnership with Miguel Mendiburu and our local team. The garden serves as a living sanctuary, a place where the plants can grow undisturbed, propagate freely, and be tended with the care and reverence this species deserves.
Our vision for the site extends beyond preservation alone. We are developing it into a community gathering space for workshops, educational programs, and cultural events that honor the traditions and indigenous knowledge connected to Huachuma. The goal is a place where conservation and living culture meet.
Beyond the Sacred Valley, we are also expanding our preservation efforts to other regions, working to establish additional cultivation sites and partnerships that can help protect Huachuma across a broader range of its native habitat.
This is ongoing work and there is much more to do. If you’d like to be part of it, we welcome your support.
Join the Huachuma Foundation for an immersive 6-month exploration into the profound world of Huachuma. This online gathering offers a unique blend of historical, scientific, spiritual, and practical knowledge, guiding participants through the multifaceted aspects of this sacred plant medicine.
Offered on a donation-basis, with a suggested donation of $108, participants will receive:
Our January 2026 cohort is underway but you can still join and catch up with the videos of our prior calls.
