Testimonials

March 2012

Words cannot begin to describe the amazing journey that was provided by Romulo and his staff with Peruvian Magic. From the first day in meeting Romulo, there was a lightness and grace to his presence that made coming to another foreign country quite pleasing and comfortable. Never was there a moment of uncertainty or doubt in taking this trip with Romulo and Peruvian Magic. Romulo conducted this adventure with utmost professionalism, joy, and dedication to our needs while on this trip. The accommodations provided by Romulo were excellent from the hotel to the food to the transportation.
Perhaps the biggest worry for any traveler is that journey will be monotonous or non-fulfilling. NOT WITH ROMULO. Romulo engages one with in depth knowledge of the Incan civilization and the sites we visited, but also allowed us to explore on our own and have our own personal experience while visiting various sites. This was priceless. It enabled me to not only enjoy the history of the culture, but to have my own personal time to experience the culture within my own self and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of nature. In addition, Romulo provided us with ceremonies during the trip with some of his contacts that literally took my breath away. 
As for the Inca Trail Hike, Romulo provided me with the support and tender care in completing the 4 day hike. At times it seemed that I could not complete the task, but Romulo went out of his way to ensure that I had the support and motivation to complete the task. The food and porters during the Inca Trail was something that I shall remember most about the trip as they worked hard day and night to provide an experience that will last a lifetime. My deepest gratitude for such wonderful people.  This truly was a journey of unity, friendship, and care.
All and all, the professionalism, the care, the comfort level, and most of all the Adventure, made this trip easy and one to remember forever.
Thank you a million times Romulo for being such a priceless guide in my journey.
I highly, Highly, recommend Peruvian Magic in your journey to Peru.
With Gratitude,

Nishant Patel
New York, USA

 

April 2012

Peruvian Magic is truly magical from beginning to finish!!! From the first moment I contacted Romulo, he was very genuine and heart centered. The journey came together with such ease and blessings.

Romulo is much more than a tour guide; he is a spirit guide and friend. His true authenticity creates a beautiful loving blend for the amazing energy Peru has to offer.  Romulo taps into that divine energy and co-creates a journey that is tailored to your specific needs and desires.

When showing you the phenomenal ancient sites, he provides you with his inner knowledge and wisdom that you can not find anywhere else. I appreciate beyond words how he further provided us with the time to do our own meditations and work and the loving space to do it. Romulo’s understanding of energy and divine source creates a supportive environment to experience and expand within yourself.

I was able to see my own co-creation at work and receive many personal insights to allow for my own mastery to further unfold. I was also able to learn new ways of receiving and seeing energy and messages from the surroundings. This is something I will always be deeply grateful for.

 Romulo further set up ancient and healing ceremonies during our journey with close contacts of his. This was a very special part of the trip for me. I give much love and gratitude to Romulo and all the spectacular people we have met along the way while in Peru.

This journey will always hold a special place in my heart!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

BIG hugs and blessings

Rob Fournier

Michigan, USA

 

Machu Picchu was a dream of over thirty years. I had been mesmerized by a post card image that I happened to see in the 1970’s of this magnificent Incan site. I retired from 44 years of teaching in June and decided this past October, 2010, was the time to fulfill my dream. There was a big stumbling block, literally. Injuring my knee from a fall on the ice two years before, I had to walk with a cane. Any fear I had was soon assuaged by meeting Romulo Castilla.
From the moment I stepped off the plane in Lima, Romulo was there to lend a strong, helping hand. When I accidentally left my new camera on a bench in the airport, Romulo rushed away to recover it—thank goodness. After two days of knee pain though, I thought I had made a terrible mistake in coming. I had a healing session with Romulo at the end of the third day. From that point on, my journey grew more tolerable until, when “saying Goodbye” at the Lima Airport, I knew in my heart my dream had been realized.
I found it incredible that Romulo could dedicate as much support to me while still attending to everyone else’s needs in our group. His vast knowledge of the entire Cusco area and of Incan history was always impressive. He was patient and answered any question we had. You could always tell that you had his full focus.  His attention to every detail made all of us feel safe and secure. His choice of restaurants was impeccable. Each of the different restaurants seemed to suit our location time frame exactly making the day’s activities culminate beautifully.
I experienced Pranic healing from Romulo as well as one more healing session our last day in Lima--shortly before leaving for the airport. It was one of the most profound times of my life. I thank Romulo for sharing his “Peruvian Magic” skills with me. I will be forever grateful for his making my “Dream” a reality. I plan to go back to Cusco and would never entertain asking anyone but Romulo to oversee my new adventure. I would urge anyone to experience a loving, gentle, and enlightening journey with Romulo in the exquisite country of Peru.
With respect and love,

Betty Zager / Ohio
Oct. 2010

I have been to Machu Picchu once before however seeing it this time with Romulo it was like seeing it completely anew. I had such a special time seeing Peru with Romulo. He had such amazing practical, intellectual and spiritual insight and a real authentic connection to the land and to the people. I felt fortunate to experience life changing ceremonies in a profoundly powerful place that I might not otherwise had access to. We had a journey that really uncovered so much mystery and adventure in such a special space and enabled us discover our personal connection to the magical.
Mar/2009

Thank you,

Steven Hazan
New york
Mar/2009

"Romulo Castilla and Peruvian Magic Journeys create an amazing opportunity to step into the heart of the Andean culture and Inca spirituality. Machu Picchu and the other sites of Peru are awe-inspiring in themselves, but sadly most people are just seeing them from the outside. We wanted a direct experience of Andean shamanism and spiritual values, and we searched for someone who could be trusted to provide that. Romulo is a healer and spiritual teacher himself, and he connects you with other genuine local healers and teachers in your journey. He knows the best places to stay and to eat, and he knows how to get you the experiences you were hoping for. Romulo went out of his way to make sure we had the most memorable experience possible. He really did work way beyond the requirements of our arrangements with him. He has a gentle and caring approach, and will be completely respectful of your own beliefs, values and plans. He made everything available, but never pushed us into anything. The other side of the trip is that Romulo is so well organised. He knew exactly how to get the most from the time we had in Peru. Trust his planning; tell him what you want, and then get him to make all the detailed arrangements; relax and enjoy his local knowledge. We got the best of both worlds with him; systematic and carefully planned western tour guiding, and warm, local Peruvian experience. Our time in Peru with Romulo is a cherished memory, and the learnings we got will be part of our way of being for the rest of our lives."

Dr Richard Bolstad and Julia Kurusheva
Transformations International Consulting & Training Ltd,
For NLP and Chi Kung Training
www.transformations.net.nz richard@transformations.net.nz
OCT/2008

Romulo Castilla, with Peruvian Magic Journeys, was our tour guide / translator in August 2008 for a 14 day tour that included Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Pachacamac, and Titicaca Lake, La Paz - Boliva. From getting off the jet at Lima, Peru to departing at the airport in La Paz, Bolivia Romulo provided us with personalized first class service, selecting excellent transport and hotel accommodations. He adjusted the tour itinerary at our request to form a special synergy for the group including our Shaman Hosts. His professional guidance insured our security and health throughout the tour. Each site visited was enhanced by his knowledge and insight into the Inca history and culture. Romulo?s truly puts his heart into providing a memorable tour that is a truly spiritual and magical experience.

Many BlesSings in Joy,

Rich

I'm a different person since my trip with Peruvian Magic Journeys. There has been a major shift occurring within my psyche. I know I'll always have the ambience of Peru resonating in my heart for the rest of my life. Romulo and Ruben were always gracious and consistently helpful with everything from hotel accommodations, airport red tape and procedures, handing us tickets at every Inca ruin and educating us about their native Inca culture. I appreciated their genuine concern for everyone in our group and the pride they both had for their heritage. It was astonishing to watch both Romulo and Ruben heal people with the slightest problems from altitude sickness to a sprained ankle with their Shaman gifts and faith.

I want to return to Peru someday and the Peruvian Magic Journeys will be my first phone call when I make my travel arrangements. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime and the discovery of exciting emotional and intellectual depths I never knew existed.

Genevieve Bowman

Dear Romulo:
This trip has affected me more profoundly than any other. Already I am planning to spend six months in Cusco and the sacred valley with the excuse of learning to speak Spanish.

Your gentle and wise leadership 'herding cats' each with their own desires and agendas, was masterful to watch. I greatly appreciated Rubens twinkle; profound archeological knowledge, and his shamanic nature made this a magical internal journey. I continue to hold these major transformational shifts and feel like a neo-shaman wearing my three large Peruvian crystals day and night. It was so wonderful to just 'be', knowing that YOU and Ruben were handling all of the logistics.

Much Love

Claire

I traveled to Peru with Romulo Castilla of Peruvian Magic Journeys as our guide in September of 2005. Traveling with a group of 30 people from all over the US, I was sure could be challenging. With Romulo as our fearless guide, the trip proceeded so smoothly and marvelously that it was a wonder to behold. The entire group, including Romulo and our shaman "p'aco" guide Ruben, even our bus driver Dante, felt like a great family.

The great thing about traveling with Peruvian Magic Journeys was that I never had to worry about where to go, what to do, where to sleep, how to get there, where to eat……absolutely everything was taken care of, and throughout the entire trip there was not a shadow of worry or doubt, for I saw we were in ever capable hands, and were treated consistently to the finest accommodations.

One of my favorite parts of the trip was looking around at other tourist groups and hearing what their experiences were like, or witnessing what kind of information they were getting on different historical sites, and feeling so honored that our group’s experience, through the help, knowledge, and foresight of Ruben and Romulo, seemed so much more real and enriched.

Peru being a trip that everyone needs to take in their lifetime, I would not hesitate to offer my highest applaud and recommendation to Romulo Castilla’s Peruvian Magic Journeys and all of his wonderful contacts and resources. This was the most life-changing, evolutionary and heartfelt experience of my lifetime, and Romulo’s patience, creativity and expertise made this possible! Thank you for being there for us Romulo!

Much Love.

Delasaria (Jennifer Lynn) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, US