Ayahuasca Retreats in Costa Rica

Small-group ceremonies with a family of facilitators in the mountains near San Isidro del General

Step into a profoundly transformative journey with our sacred traditional plant ceremonies.

For those called to explore the depths of consciousness through an authentic path, we offer unwavering support every step of the way. Recognizing the deeply personal and courageous nature of this exploration, we've lovingly cultivated an intimate sanctuary where you will be deeply seen, truly heard, and gently guided throughout your experience.

With a maximum of five guests per retreat, you'll receive the dedicated attention and heartfelt care you deserve as you embrace the profound healing potential of the sacred plant.

From Seed to Cup: Our Sacred Commitment

Rooted in deep reverence, our commitment extends to the very essence of our ceremonies: the medicine itself. Here, on the nurturing land that cradles our transformative gatherings, we lovingly tend, sustainably harvest, and prepare the plants for our sacred brews. This intimate connection to the earth and the spirit of the plant, honored from seed to cup, ensures its purity, potency, and vibrant energetic integrity, crafted with traditional wisdom and heartfelt respect.

Grown On-Site

We lovingly tend our sacred plants right here on our nurturing land

Sustainably Harvested

Respectful harvesting when the time is right, honoring plant wisdom

Traditionally Prepared

Sacred brews crafted following traditional methods with intention

Comprehensive Support Throughout Your Journey

Your journey with us begins even before you arrive. We offer comprehensive preparation resources, thoughtfully designed to support you physically, mentally, and spiritually as you prepare to embark. We warmly encourage you to connect with any questions that arise during this important time of intention-setting.

The Ceremony Experience

Within the embrace of our peaceful sanctuary, you will participate in profound ceremonies meticulously crafted for deep self-exploration, personal integration, and profound healing. Guided by our experienced facilitators, who hold a deep and abiding respect for the sacred plant and the unfolding journeys of each participant, you will be held with compassion through every moment. Our dedicated support team ensures a safe and nurturing space for your experience, allowing you to open to the process with peace of mind.

Integration: Embodying Lasting Transformation

Understanding that integration is key to embodying lasting transformation, we offer dedicated integration sessions as an integral and cherished aspect of our program. This vital support empowers you to gently weave your insights and healing into the fabric of your daily life.

Your Safety is Paramount

Know that your safety and well-being are paramount. From your initial preparation to your return home, our comprehensive support is designed to provide unwavering security and care throughout this deeply sacred and personal journey.

What Sets Our Retreat Apart

Maximum Guests

Intimate groups ensure personalized attention and deep connection

10+

Years Experience

A decade of dedicated family service in sacred plant healing

100%

On-Site Medicine

From seed to cup, grown and prepared on our sacred land

24/7

Support

Comprehensive care through your whole experience

Ayahuasca Retreats in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Book

Most people who write to us have the same four questions before anything else: what it costs, whether it is legal, what a first ceremony is like, and what to do if they only have a night or two. Here are the short answers, with a full guide behind each one.

What an ayahuasca retreat costs here

Our 4-day retreat includes two ceremonies and our 6-day retreat includes three, and both are priced all-inclusive: accommodation, every meal, the ceremonies themselves, integration sessions and pickup from San Isidro del General. A one-night ceremony is available for people who already know the medicine or are short on time, and private retreats for your own group of up to five are quoted on request. Current prices and the dates open for booking are always on our dates and pricing page, updated daily from our booking calendar.

Read the full cost guide →

Is ayahuasca legal in Costa Rica?

Taking ayahuasca in Costa Rica is not a crime. Costa Rican law does not penalize the consumption of any substance, and neither the plants nor the traditional brew appear on the list of controlled substances. What the list covers is DMT as an isolated or synthesized compound, and what the law punishes is trafficking. No law regulates or licenses ceremonies, and the Ministry of Health does not recognize ayahuasca as a medical treatment, which is why we hold our ceremonies as a traditional practice and make no therapeutic claims. What remains illegal almost everywhere is carrying ayahuasca across a border.

Read what the law actually says →

Your first ceremony

Most of our guests are first-timers, and three things matter more than anything else for them: how many people are in the room, whether the retreat screens your health before taking your booking, and whether a sober facilitator stays with you all night. Our groups never exceed five guests, every guest completes a health application before any booking is confirmed, and Erick Saldaña or a member of his family is present for the entire ceremony. For a first experience we recommend the 4-day retreat with two ceremonies: the first night is often about arriving, the second is where most people go deeper.

Read the guide for first-timers →

Short on time? The one-night ceremony

If you are already in Costa Rica, or you know the medicine and only have a night to spare, we hold one-night ceremonies on select dates. You arrive in the afternoon, share a light meal, sit in a single ceremony with the same facilitators and the same group limit of five, and rest and eat with us the next morning before you leave. It is a complete ceremony, not a shortened one, but it leaves no time for integration on site, so we suggest it mainly for returning guests or for people staying nearby on the southern Pacific coast.

See how the one-night ceremony works →

Whichever format you choose, two things come first: a seven-day preparation diet and a review of every medication you take, explained on our preparation page, and the health screening that rules some conditions out, explained on our safety page. If you are unsure whether a ceremony is right for you, write to us before you apply and we will tell you honestly.

Begin Your Sacred Journey

Ready to embark on a profound transformation? Start your application today and join our intimate community of healing. We are honored to support you on this path.

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Voices of Transformation

“This experience was life-changing. The care, the authenticity, and the depth of support I received went beyond anything I could have imagined. I found healing I didn't know was possible.”

- Recent Guest