Under the guidance of Indigenous Peruvian Shipibo healers, we combine plant medicine ceremony, supportive embodiment practices, and a unique integration program to empower each guest in their healing over the long term.
Our decades of combined experience holding ceremony and doing medicine work allow you to experience in-depth healing in a safe and loving environment.
Immersed in the seaside tropical forest of Costa Rica, or the breathtaking mountains of the Sacred Valley, Peru, we offer retreats of varying lengths, and lodging options, allowing you to find what works for you in order to step fully into your authentic self.
3 or 4 ayahuasca ceremonies led by experienced Shipibo healers and trauma-informed facilitators.
Preparation support, lodging, meals, all activities, and aftercare included.
Enjoy 5 nights, 6 days, or 7 nights, 8 days in our immersive retreat space in the Sacred Valley of Peru or Playa Blanca in Costa Rica.
Drop into a safe haven for healing mind, body, and spirit in intimate group sizes.
Reduce your initial costs with a customized payment plan.
We are grateful to have the support and guidance of renowned luminaries in the field of plant medicine, psychedelic science, shamanism, psychology, and healthcare. Our board of advisors help guide our mission, ethos, programming, and contributions to the global renaissance of holistic healing.
Nestled in the heart of the Andes, where majestic mountains converge with verdant landscapes, we invite you to breathe deeply and be fully here as you connect to the natural rhythms and healing lands supporting our deeply intentional retreat programs in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of natural beauty, ancient history, and rich cultural heritage of this region, as our beloved Shipibo Maestros and trauma-informed facilitators create a container of safety, presence, and connection to support your healing.
As we enter into sacred space together, let this land be a portal to catalyze the ceremony of your life.
Soltara Healing Center is located on the calm and pristine Gulf of Nicoya in the mountainous jungle of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula.
Possessing the highest density of biodiversity of any country in the world, it is also labeled as one of the 5 “blue zones”, a term coined by National Geographic author Dan Buettner, describing places where a high percentage of the population lives active lives over the age of 100.
Despite spending only a fraction of what many countries spend on healthcare, Nicoyans are twice as likely to reach a healthy age 90 compared to Americans, and seven times more likely to reach age 100 than a Japanese male (Okinawa, Japan is also considered a blue zone).
The secret lies not just in quantity, but in quality of life – and make no mistake, those living longer are still enjoying the riches of life!
Beneath the jungle canopy, cleansed by the waters of the Rio Lajas, step into sacred ceremony guided by Indigenous Shipibo healers and surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica’s wild spaces.
Harmonize with the abundant natural surroundings of a wildlife reserve as our beloved Shipibo Maestros and trauma-informed facilitators create a container of safety and healing. With sustainable, modern Zen architecture, open-air pagodas, a private waterfall, and tropical gardens that allow for a full jungle immersion, our retreat space near Montezuma, Costa Rica is lovingly designed and stewarded to reconnect you to your inner healer, and the living ecosystem we are a part of.
Since our inception, Soltara has been blessed to call the healing lands of Costa Rica and the Nicoya Peninsula our home. Our bond with this land and its people has only deepened over the years, and we are honored to offer this intimate jungle retreat space to support your journey into the aliveness within and around you.
At Soltara, we hold a high standard for every aspect of the healing process. We believe all those who feel called to work with the medicine at an ayahuasca retreat, regardless of where they choose to partake, should understand the current knowledge, traditions, and recommendations, both spiritual and medical, in preparing for such an experience.
Ultimately, the goal of your ayahuasca retreat preparation & integration (post-retreat) work is to help you potentiate your experience with the medicine. You’ve invested your time, energy, resources, and commitment to your healing, and we encourage you to see your efforts as an investment in yourself and in devotion to the plants & the Shipibo tradition that stewards this work.
Our holistic before and after-care offerings are here to help you realize and connect to the answers and agency you already have within you.
“The views are amazing yeah. And the food is also equally amazing if not more, but the best part of Soltara is the staff. Everyone on the team there excel at what they do to promote a healthy experience. I went there for the medicine but I'm going back in the future, for the caring people I met when I got there.”
“Just finished my 7-day retreat at Soltara. It's been a life-transforming experience, beyond all expectations. It was important for me to feel safe and trust the expertise of the amazing, hard-working staff. My deepest gratitude to facilitators, and the shamans for their dedication to plant medicine in such a powerful way. If you are considering to have an Ayahuasca ceremony, Soltara is THE PLACE to do it. You are in good hands. The resort is beautiful, food incredible, and you get to look at the magical night sky from the star deck every night! Will be back, for sure.”
For solo travelers who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private single rooms offer intentionally designed accommodations with abundant natural light and views of the gardens and breathtaking Andean mountains.
For couples who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, this lodging option offers intentionally designed accommodations with abundant natural light and views of the breathtaking Andes mountains and gardens surrounding the retreat space.
Double Shared Room Our shared double rooms comfortably accommodate two guests of the same gender. Each room offers intentionally designed accommodations with abundant natural light and views of the breathtaking Andes mountains and gardens surrounding the retreat space.
2 King Beds - Our shared double suites offer spacious and beautiful accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender.
1 or 2 King Beds | Registration books entire room - or couples who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, this luxury suite features a king-size bed with Soltara’s best views, and plenty of space to relax in comfort against the stunning backdrop of three different islands and a sunrise over the ocean.
1 King Bed - For singles who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, our private single suites feature a king-size bed with gorgeous ocean views, allowing you to relax in comfort and privacy against the stunning backdrop of three different islands and a sunrise over the ocean.
1 King Bed - Seated at the highest point on our property, this premium suite looks out over the forest canopy with breathtaking 270-degree views of the mountains, ocean, and tropical forest.
1 Queen Bed | No A/C | Shared Bathrooms - Our economical option is our Private Eco-Tambo. Designed for individuals who prefer privacy and desire an economical option, these are beautiful wooden tambos (huts) surrounded by Costa Rican tropical forest.
These stand-alone eco-chic houses are designed to harmonize with the natural environment, providing a comfortable and connected experience with Nature.
Each of our Jungle Lofts places guests at eye level with the forest canopy and her passing monkeys, singing tropical birds, and scented floral trees. Enjoy plenty of room to perch yourself on a hammock with your favorite book, or a pair of binoculars.
Our shared lofts comfortably accommodate two guests of the same gender. Each of our Jungle Lofts places guests at eye level with the forest canopy and her passing monkeys, singing tropical birds, and scented floral trees.