Medically reviewed by Dr. Mikel Alfredo Velázquez Pérez, Emergency & Critical Care Physician, Bassé — October 2026. Educational only; not medical advice.

Is There an Ibogaine Clinic in Cancún?

Many people search for “Ibogaine Cancún” because Cancún is the airport they fly into. Our clinic is not in the hotel zone. It sits in the Riviera Maya jungle, about 30 minutes from Tulum and about one hour from Cancún International Airport. We say this plainly because the distance matters when you plan travel, and because a quiet jungle setting is a large part of why guests choose us. Most visiting family members stay in Tulum, which is closer.

Ibogaine Treatment Near Cancún at a Glance

Clinic: private, boutique Ibogaine clinic in the Riviera Maya jungle
Nearest large airport: Cancún International (CUN), about 1 hour
Other airport: Tulum International (TQO)
Program: 8 days and 7 nights
Price: $13,500, the same for every condition and booking date
Deposit: $5,000, payable by wire transfer
Rooms: 6 single rooms, private bathroom, balcony
Medical: 24-hour care, daily EKG, physician on site
Included: airport transfers both ways, meals, full blood panel and liver panel, daily massage, onsite somatic therapy, 60-minute integration session, 30-day aftercare course

Why People Fly Into Cancún for Ibogaine Treatment

Ibogaine is a Schedule I substance in the United States, so Americans who want medically supervised treatment generally travel abroad, most often to Mexico. Cancún International Airport has nonstop flights from many US and Canadian cities, which keeps the trip short for someone who may already be struggling. You can also fly into Tulum International Airport. Our team meets you and drives you to the clinic, and takes you back at the end. Private transfers are included in the price.

Is Ibogaine Treatment Near Cancún Safe?

Ibogaine carries real risks. It can affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation), so safety depends on screening and monitoring, not on the city. Published research links Ibogaine to serious cardiac events, especially when medications are undisclosed, potassium or magnesium is low, or the heart is not monitored. No screening can guarantee 100% safety. It lowers the risk significantly.

What a Safe Program Should Have

Medical history and medication review before acceptance: every guest is screened by our team before acceptance
Heart and lab tests: full blood workup, liver panel, and EKG
Heart monitoring while Ibogaine is active: continuous ECG monitoring
A physician, not just a nurse: a physician on site, ACLS-certified
Emergency readiness: IV capability and resuscitation equipment on site
Never alone: guests are never left alone during treatment
An honest “no”: if Ibogaine is not safe for you, we tell you

Ibogaine is not approved by the US FDA and treatment involves informed consent. We explain the risks in full before you decide.

Who Is a Candidate, and Who Is Not?

Not everyone can be treated. Contraindications include cardiac conditions, liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain psychiatric histories, and use of certain medications without a supervised taper. Some medications, such as SSRIs, SNRIs, stimulants, lithium, and opioid maintenance drugs, must be tapered or stopped before treatment. Your prescribing physician manages any taper. Never stop a medication on your own. The best first step is a free, confidential conversation with our team, with no obligation, to find out whether Ibogaine is right for you.

What Conditions Do Guests Come For?

Trauma and PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, substance use (opiates, kratom and 7-OH, alcohol, stimulants), and chronic pain. Research is promising but still limited, and Ibogaine is not a guaranteed cure. Learn more: Ibogaine for opioid addiction, Ibogaine for PTSD, Ibogaine for depression, Ibogaine for alcohol addiction, and Ibogaine therapy for veterans.

What to Expect During an 8-Day Stay

Before you travel: a call with our team, medical screening, and a review of every medication. You are told whether Ibogaine is right for you before you travel.
Arrival: private transfer from the airport, a check-in with our physicians, and your own room.
Preparation: blood workup, liver panel, EKG, and time to settle in. Daily rituals and bodywork support preparation.
Ibogaine session: the active session typically lasts 12 to 24 hours, in a private room with medical staff present. Withdrawal relief often begins within 90 to 120 minutes. Many guests describe an intense, dream-like “life review.” Expect altered balance, sensitivity to light and sound, and fatigue.
Recovery and integration: EKGs continue daily. Onsite somatic therapy, coaching, yoga and gentle movement, and a 60-minute private integration session.
Going home: private transfer back to the airport, plus your 30-day integration and aftercare course.

Some guests need more than 8 days, depending on medical need. Extra days are prorated.

How Much Does Ibogaine Treatment Near Cancún Cost?

Bassé’s standard program is $13,500 for 8 days and 7 nights, whatever condition you come for and whenever you book. Most guests qualify for our week-long program. If detox is needed, the program is longer and costs more. We prorate the additional nights. The price includes:

Private single room with king bed, bathroom, balcony and pool access
Airport transfers both directions
24-hour medical care, daily EKGs, full blood panel and liver panel
All necessary medications and monitoring
The Ibogaine dose(s), as determined by the presiding physician
Psychotherapy, coaching, daily massage and onsite somatic therapy
Meals and filtered water
A 60-minute private integration session and a 30-day integration and aftercare course

There are no additional fees on site. We do not bill insurance, and Ibogaine is not covered by US insurance. Partial scholarships through nonprofit partners are limited and first come, first served. Prices across Mexico vary widely and clinics include different things, so ask any clinic for a written list of what is included.

A $5,000 deposit secures your stay. We require 7 days notice to change, cancel or reschedule this reservation, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable.

See our full Ibogaine treatment cost guide.

How to Choose an Ibogaine Clinic Near Cancún: 8 Questions to Ask

Who reviews my EKG and medications before I’m accepted? Heart rhythm is the main risk.
Is my heart monitored the entire time Ibogaine is active? Risk is highest in the active window.
Is a physician on site, or only on call? Minutes matter in an emergency.
What is the emergency plan and the nearest hospital? Ask for it in writing.
What exactly does the price include? Tests, medications, transfers and extra days are common gaps.
What aftercare is included, and for how long? The weeks after treatment protect the result.
Will you tell me if I’m not a safe candidate? An honest “no” is a safety feature.
Is the facility registered with Mexican health authorities? See the legal section below.

Is Ibogaine Treatment Legal in Mexico?

Under Mexico’s General Health Law, Ibogaine is not listed as a narcotic or a psychotropic, so it is not a controlled substance there and a registered clinic can use it in treatment. Residential addiction treatment centers in Mexico must file a notice of operation with the health authority, appoint a licensed physician as the facility’s health officer, and register with the national addictions commission. In the United States, Ibogaine remains a Schedule I substance.

Can I Bring Someone With Me?

You are welcome to travel with someone, but we do not allow visitors to come and go during your stay. Our clients have the best outcomes when they have the time and space to go through their own personal process, free from outside distractions. Most family members stay in Tulum, which is closer. Our team keeps your support person updated.

Your Room and the Clinic

Six single rooms, each with a private bathroom and balcony, facing the pool at the front and the jungle at the back. There is an indoor and outdoor kitchen and eating area, an upstairs covered lounge, and plenty of places to connect with nature. Think boutique hotel with clinical safety built in.

Aftercare and Integration

Every guest gets a 60-minute private integration session led by Kat Courtney and a 30-day integration and aftercare course. Treatment opens a window, and aftercare is what protects it. Learn more about aftercare.

Getting Here: Your Checklist

Fly into Cancún (CUN) or Tulum (TQO) and tell us your flight so we can arrange your transfer
A passport valid for your stay (check current entry rules on official government sites)
A full list of every medication and supplement. Do not stop anything unless your physician tells you to
Time off work and a quiet few days after you get home
Support lined up at home, such as a counselor, support group, or your own doctor
Tell us about any heart condition, fainting, or family history of sudden cardiac events

Ibogaína Cerca de Cancún (en Español)

Bassé es una clínica privada de ibogaína con supervisión médica en la selva de la Riviera Maya, a unos 30 minutos de Tulum y aproximadamente una hora del Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún. El programa estándar dura 8 días y 7 noches e incluye atención médica las 24 horas, electrocardiograma diario, traslados al aeropuerto y un curso de integración de 30 días.

FAQs

Is there an Ibogaine clinic in Cancún?

Bassé is a private Ibogaine clinic in the Riviera Maya jungle, about 30 minutes from Tulum and about one hour from Cancún International Airport (CUN). Most guests who search for Ibogaine in Cancún fly into CUN or Tulum airport (TQO).

How far is the clinic from Cancún airport?

About one hour. Private transfers both ways are included.

Which airport should I fly into, Cancún or Tulum?

Either works. Cancún has more flights. Our team arranges your transfer from either.

How much does Ibogaine treatment near Cancún cost?

$13,500 for 8 days and 7 nights, all-inclusive, with no additional fees on site.

How long is the program?

8 days and 7 nights for most guests. If detox is needed, the stay is longer and the additional nights are prorated.

Is Ibogaine treatment in Mexico legal?

Yes. Ibogaine is not listed as a narcotic or psychotropic under Mexico’s General Health Law, so a registered clinic can use it in treatment.

Is Ibogaine treatment safe?

It carries real risks, mainly to heart rhythm. Safety depends on screening and monitoring: blood workup, liver panel, EKG, continuous ECG monitoring, a physician on site, and honest screening. No screening guarantees 100% safety.

How long does an Ibogaine session last?

The active session typically lasts 12 to 24 hours, with withdrawal relief often starting within 90 to 120 minutes.

Who cannot take Ibogaine?

People with certain heart conditions, liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain psychiatric histories, or certain medications that cannot be safely tapered. Our physicians decide after screening.

Do I need to stop my medications first?

Some, yes (for example SSRIs, SNRIs, stimulants, lithium, opioid maintenance drugs). Your prescribing physician manages any taper. Never stop on your own.

Can someone come with me?

You can travel with someone, but we do not allow visitors to come and go during your stay. Most family members stay in Tulum.

What if screening says I am not a candidate?

You are told before you travel whether Ibogaine is right for you. Our team reviews every case individually.

Is the deposit refundable?