A Living Testament to Mayan Healing, Compassion, and Ecological Kinship
In the heart of the Maya Region, where the sacred jungle breathes with ancestral rhythms, lives a refuge unlike any other—a sanctuary not only for human healing, but for the voiceless beings who share our world. The animal sanctuary of Abuelo Antonio Oxte, a revered elder and guardian of Mayan healing traditions, stands as a living expression of unconditional love, sacred reciprocity, and the philosophy that all life is sacred.
What was once a devastated site used for highway construction is today a restored Eden: 130 hectares of protected forest and reforested terrain, cultivated with care over the past 25 years. Every tree replanted, every path walked in silence, and every animal protected is part of the holistic vision of Abuelo Antonio Oxte, whose lifelong mission fuses ancestral Mayan healing with acts of daily reverence for all living beings.
At the heart of this sanctuary is a growing family of animals: beings who have been injured, abandoned, or orphaned—left behind by a world that often fails to recognize their dignity. Here, they are not objects of charity, but sacred relatives, each with a story, a soul, and a right to live in peace. The sanctuary is home to:
- Rescued dogs, many formerly abused or left on the roadside, now running free and safe in the forest.
- Turkeys, including one who is blind and receives daily care and hand feeding.
- Orphaned deer, raised with patience and tenderness in full trust.
- Elderly cows, living out their lives with dignity, untouched by violence or commodification.
- Chickens and ducks wander freely in a space where they are never consumed.
- Countless wild species, including reptiles, birds, butterflies, and small mammals, return to the forest through habitat restoration and protection.
What defines this place is not the number of animals, but the depth of care. The land is fully vegetarian, and no animal is exploited, consumed, or sold. Daily life is structured by intermittent fasting, silence, and meditation, aligning with ancestral Mayan principles that recognize animals not as inferiors, but as teachers and spiritual equals. In the cosmology that informs Abuelo Antonio’s work, animals are our elder brothers, sentient beings who embody wisdom, instinct, and presence. Their suffering is not peripheral—it is a symptom of humanity’s disconnection from the sacred.
This sanctuary is not funded by any institution. There is no state support, corporate sponsorship, or commercial tourism. Every bowl of food, every medical treatment, every rebuilt shelter is made possible through the unwavering dedication of Abuelo Antonio, who has never sought wealth or recognition—only harmony, healing, and the fulfillment of his life’s calling.
But now, in his late seventies, Grandfather Antonio Oxte cannot carry this alone. With advancing age, rising costs, and expanding needs, the sanctuary requires the support of those who feel the call to stand for the voiceless. This is a humble, urgent, and dignified invitation: to donate, to offer resources in the spirit of reciprocity, and to participate in the preservation of a living Mayan sanctuary where healing, compassion, and ecological integrity coexist.
Your support helps cover:
- Daily food, medicine, and veterinary care for the rescued animals.
- Sustainable water and electricity systems to support the sanctuary’s off-grid model.
- Structural improvements to shelters, fencing, and protected areas.
- Relief and well-being for Abuelo Antonio Oxte, so that he may continue to walk his sacred path with peace and dignity.
In the world of Mayan healing, the protection of animals is not separate from the healing of human beings—it is a continuation of the same thread. The sanctuary is not only a refuge, but a mirror of the values we must embody if we are to regenerate life on Earth: respect, protection, simplicity, and love.
This is a legacy in motion. This is a prayer made physical. This is the sacred labor of a man who has walked from Mexico to the Amazon, who has studied the wisdom of the Santo Daime and the Cotji people, who has practiced Pudzyáh, planted trees, composed poetry, and taught countless students how to live in right relationship with nature.
And now, it is our turn. The animals are waiting—not for pity, but for presence. Not for charity, but for solidarity. Through your donation, you become part of a living web of healing. You help sustain one of the last untouched cenotes. You nourish the rescued deer. You keep the blind turkey warm. You say, without words, that this Earth matters—and so does every life upon it.
May the sanctuary endure. May the animals thrive. May the love of Abuelo Antonio Oxte ripple outward in ways we cannot yet imagine.
The time to act is now.
