Darwin hails from Paoyan, born into the Mahua family known for their connection to the Noya Rao Tree (The Tree of Light). His journey as a healer began at a tender age of 8 when he joined Ayahuasca Ceremonies. In his early days, he formed close relationships with Noya Rao, Bobinsana and Nihue Rao, who are now his faithful allies. By day, Darwin brings joy and humor, while during nighttime Ceremonies, he channels power and healing, helping participants mend their hearts and discover their inner strength. With a knack for plant aromas and potent Icaros, he offers transformative experiences.
Gigi started her spiritual training in the Peruvian jungle, where she studied shamanic teacher plants and trees by doing dietas. Her passion is to help people form a deep connection with their own hearts. She takes in her guests’ wishes and intentions and uses songs and prayers to liberate the magic they carry inside. Gigi has hosted women’s ayahuasca retreats in Cusco and mixed groups in Tarpato and Costa Rica. She’s fluent in Spanish and English and will be there for you with love and patience throughout your stay.
Montserrat, devotes her energy to the service of our mother earth holding and honoring sacred spaces of ceremony. Her deep passion is to help to reconnect all beings to their true nature. With Compassion she watches over the participant and intuitively assists them when needed. She has a deep love for the plant world and the spirit of ayahuasca, she spent over a year in the Amazon jungle with shamans learning and witnessing transformative processes. She has as well been dieting with master plants that today are her great allies for the ceremonial work. She loves to dive deep into the unknown places in us, cleaning and transforming our inner soil, so the participants can afterwards plant and water the seeds of their hearts. She has trainings in the understanding of our nervous system and traumas, Certified Yoga teacher, Flow movement teacher, Permaculture designer, Spine Ayurvedic massagist and knowledge in herb medicine. Her loving heart, and joyful being will remind you that everything happens for a reason and that all is a process.
Aum Keita is a spiritual guide, Yoga teacher, meditator, life coach, permaculture enthusiast, eco-building architect specialising in treehouses, musician and singer with a great vision of making this world a peaceful and wonderful place for all the beings that live on it and for all those yet to come. His spiritual journey began as a child while traveling his entire life to more than 35 countries by learning the wisdom and knowledge from many wise masters and through his adventures. Apart from working many years with various sacred medicines, Aum has graduated a University masters degree in Yoga, Meditation and Holistic Health in India, spent a year practicing the ways of meditation from the Thai monks in Thailand and spent a year with the Shamans in the Amazon working with plant medicine and dietas. He is fluent in English, French, Tamil, Hindi and Spanish. He will be happy to be there for you and be part of your journey with his calm and loving presence.
Amalia hails from Alto Atahualpa deep in the Amazon forest along the Ucayali river, born into a family of healers. At the age of 20, she began her journey as a Medicine woman and midwife, inheriting wisdom from her elders. Amalia's gentle touch, embodied by her Shipibo name, "The feather that cures," shines through in her work. She brings the magic of flower baths, the essence of tobacco, and the power of profound Icaros to her healing ceremonies.
Details of this retreat
In our lodge, an oasis next to the Golfo Dulce and in the National Park of Piedras Blancas in Costa Rica, we work together with traditional Peruvian Shipibo healers and sacred plant medicine. The Shipibos are famous for their knowledge and centuries-old healing tradition with medicine plants and teacher tree diets.
This is included in your workshop package:
Pre-Pandorita-Call with Marquito or Cristo
Transportation from public dock in Puerto Jimenez to Pandorita and back
6 Ayahuasca Ceremonies guided by our Shipibo Shamans
Support during the workshop
Full board (vegan) and lodging
Massages
Body activation
Jungle walks in the National Park
Mangrove river tour by kayak
SUP, snorkeling and kayaking
Pick up in Puerto Jimenez: 10:30 AM
Drop off in Puerto Jimenez: 08:00 AM
All questions regarding preparation for the workshop and travel will be discussed in the Pre-Pandorita call.
Schedule
7.00 am Morning Yoga
8.30 am Breakfast
10.00 am Walking Trail
12.30 pm Lunch
2.00 Free time - beach, SUP, hammocks
4.00 pm Body Treatment
7.30 pm Ceremony
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Pandorita, National Park Piedras Blancas, Golfito, Puntarenas, Finca Saladero, un kilómetro norte de la escuela los ánimos
Directions
The best international flight connections are to San Jose.
You can rent a car from the Alamo car rental service (alamo.com) in
the capital San José and then return it in Puerto Jimenez. The trip along
the Pacific coast takes about six hours. The Alamo staff at the dropoff
location will be happy to take you the rest of the way to the marina.
Alternatively, you can take a domestic flight to Puerto Jimenez with
Sansa Airlines (beautiful 45 min flight). From the airport, the marina can be
reached by taxi or a 10-minute walk. There we pick you up and go by boat (30 min) and get welcomed by dolphins and wales:-)
Accommodation
At Espiritu Pandorita, we offer a special and exciting experience for all our guests. We can't wait to meet you and be part of your journey, providing a cozy place to stay and delicious food to enjoy. We provide various room choices and pricing options, ensuring that a top-notch healing experience is available to suit different budgets.
$3100 Experience in our glamping the magical jungle energy and loving animal voices. Extend your Ceremonia in your comfortable bamboo bed. Wake up with a dreamlike view of the ocean. Constantly in the refreshing air - your Avatar will rejoice! Pure Pandorita feeling. Glamping is available for single occupancy only . Workshop price: $2900 per person + 5% taxes.
$3500 Our Pacific Ocean Bungalow is beautifully nestled in the garden landscape. You will love the flowery atmosphere. Lies next to our freshwater mountain stream and close to the Beach house. For Avatars on the sweet medicine path.
$4000 Tree House- the name says it all. Magical nest to hatch you. The rustling of the trees will energize your avatar. With marvelous balcony, which invites you to reflect on the wonders of our Mother Earth. Occasional visits of curious Pandorita monkeys not excluded. The daily stairway to heaven will strengthen your legs and heart. Workshop price for double occupancy: $7500 for 2 people + 5% taxes.
Our brandnew beach house is a stunning location which will give you the most incredible sunset views. Shower and bathrooms included and wifi access. For a couple of people it costs USD 8500 / 3 People USD 12500 / 4 people USD16000
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
On the crystal waters of Golfo Dulce, awakened by the vibrant sounds of the jungle, you will discover the fascinating plant and animal life surrounding you, day after day. Until, in the evening, the crimson sun dips into the ocean.
Espiritu Pandorita offers a unique, adventurous, and instructive experience to all its visitors. We look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on your journey by providing a cozy place to stay as well as fantastic food.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We offer delicious vegan food. Our meals are fresh, healthy, balanced and full of flavor. Dishes are prepared from scratch and whenever available herbs, roots and fruits from our gardens.
What's Included
6 Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by experienced Peruvian Shipibo healers
Intimate group sizes with personalized attention (maximum 12 guests)
Skilled facilitators with decades of experience in ceremony and healing support
Consultations with healers and translator services available
On-site sharing circles to support your healing journey
Fresh prepared locally-sourced organic and vegan meals
Transportation to and from the public port near the airport in Puerto Jimenez
Yoga and meditation sessions for physical and mental well-being
Daily body activation sessions to invigorate and energize your physical being
Nature immersion with multiple walking trails in a biodiverse region
Unlimited use of our nature trails, kayaks, stand up boards and snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
Air Fare
Customer Reviews
4.87 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
Verified
Pandorita is next Level
Pandorita was a very profound, healing experience for me, it touched me deeply – and I am still in inner contact with this special energy from this special, wonderful place. The place is located directly on the Pacific Ocean within a peninsula, the sea is very calm and peaceful, just like the whole place.
I felt wonderfully looked after, the treatments and activities were great, the food was just right, naturally fresh, made with love and with the consistency needed for a respectful implementation of such a power workshop.
Our group was the focus, it was all about us and our process. I particularly noticed how everyone stepped back to give us the best possible experience and healing. I already had experiences, but they are not comparable to my experiences here on Pandorita. A lot of healing happened to me here that I could not have imagined.
One of the best and most important times in my life so far. Thank you all 🙂
5.0
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Safe and professional Center
I, Bianca, was in the same workshop as the lady who wrote the review on April 24, 2024. When I read this, I felt the need to share my impressions of the encounter with her and also to clarify, how safe and professional this center is.
On the very first day, she told me and probably also some other guests that she had lied during the info pre-call with the Pandorita team. She had been rejected by several Ayahuasca centers and had therefore lied about her psychological state of health during the call in order to avoid being rejected again. In addition, the way she was acting during the first two days weren‘t really introspective, but more like she just wanted to „have a good time“. She also kept bringing up her desires for possible sexual encounters during the retreat, eventough this is a complete no-go whilst working with the medicine and participants are asked to adhere to this rule such as other safety precautions like not taking medications etc. She joked about starting an Ayahuasca Sex Cult there.. When her second ceremony didn‘t go like she wanted, she started blaming the shamans, that they are illiterate people and that they are no doctors.. Some of the things she said seemed quite racist to me.. I felt that she - eventough she wanted to try the medicine - was not ready to face the depths, shadows and fears the medicine can bring up and experienced a panic attack or just was in extreme fight- and flight-mode.
Also from my point of view, the facilitators took great care of her and did everything possible to make her feel safe, they tried to talk her down also the morning after, all whilst also being very considerate towards the rest of the group and asking us how we were doing after her outburst and making sure that we also felt safe and being cared for.
Her journey back was organized for her after having had mutiple discussions also with the professionally trained medical doctor of the retreat who was not on site but on call in Switzerland.
Once she left, the energy shifted and we all could dive deeper into our processes and just focus on what we came here for. Everything happens for a reason and I am sure Grandmother Ayahuasca had orchastrated this exact situation for all of us.
When it comes to my own experience on Pandorita, I had the most magical, healing and beautiful time ever. Not saying that it was not hard, but after having studied the information on the website and the information call with the kind hearted spirit that is Marco, I knew what I was letting myself in for and that this was the exact right place to heal and at the same time be surrounded by paradise. Before the first ceremony we were also thoroughly briefed on site. I knew about the symptoms to expect when taking MAO inhibitors, such as dizziness, agitation, hot or cold flashes, increased blood pressure or a pounding heart. In addition, after the first ceremony, the dose for the next ceremony was determined in consultation with each guest. The shamans were extremely powerful and highly skilled masters of the medicine and knew exactly how to treat each and every one of us.
I could not have had a more perfect first Ayahuasca Retreat and have to give it 5 stars plus!
The workshop was a deeply impactful experience and helped me a lot for my physical and mental health and also when it comes to my spiritual development. The ocean, the jungle and the wildlife are breathtaking, the Shipibo shamans are loving healing artists from an ancient tradition with magical icaros, and the facilitators are kind-hearted, devoted souls with a lot of experience. The massages, yoga sessions and food all complimented this amazing work with ayahuasca. It had inspired me to dive even deeper into the medicine that I ended up going to Peru and do a dieta and have ever since regularly partaken in more Ayahuasca ceremonies. Whenever I have the possibility again I will definitely come back to this beautiful sacred paradise!
Thank you for everything Pandorita!
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Asthma attack during ceremony, no first aide
July 2023, I left on Day 4 of my 11-day retreat after surviving the most frightening night of my life.
In the second ceremony, the Shaman doubled my dose from the night before. I knew I was in trouble because I heard my higher self clearly say, that if I didn’t get out, I would die. Physically I was having trouble breathing, I was too hot, my mouth was too dry. I was dehydrated. They told us to stop drinking at 3 pm and it was well past 8 pm, around 90 degrees with what felt like, 100% humidity.
I called Gigi over and told her I needed help getting out, but she tried to talk me into staying even though earlier they said we could leave. I knew I needed out, so I called Aum over. I couldn’t walk by myself.
He and someone else helped me out, I could barely walk and then collapsed outside the building. They surrounded me and I begged them to give me space, as I couldn’t breathe. They also blew essential oils in my face which I told them I didn’t consent to as I couldn’t breathe! I begged for a doctor, and they offered the sweet man who was a doctor in acupuncture, but I asked for a medical doctor. Pandorita is too remote and couldn’t get medical help for me. I begged them to call my emergency contact, which they didn’t because they didn’t have his number on file.
So I knelt in the grass, falling in and out of consciousness because they had given me too much of the “medicine.” I begged them to keep the ants from biting me because I couldn’t brush them off my body myself.
They didn’t give me first aid other than Aum checking my pulse. They didn’t offer coconut water to rehydrate me or even walk me to the showers to cool me down. I wanted an oxygen mask and a saline drip, and of course, they didn’t have that.
I was just there suffering, struggling to breathe, hoping I wouldn’t die.
5 am the next morning, not remembering how I got there, I woke up in my bed, alone, still high. I slowly struggled to get to the bathroom which was about 100 yards from the campsite. Then made my way down to the kitchen, through WIFI, and called my emergency contact. He coached me how to take care of myself. Get water. Find food to raise my blood sugar.
Afterward, I finally had the strength to make my way up the hill to where Gigi, Aum, and Montserrat slept. I was beyond angry. I wouldn’t go inside. I expected that I would be kept safe, not that I would have to beg for them to take care of me while they tried to intuit how to help.
Never ONCE did they think that I might be having a medical emergency. And they were high, too. Although Aum claimed he hadn’t partaken. Gigi admittedly did.
I never had asthma before, but I have had it ever since, and only recently when after months of having a cough that wouldn’t go away, I went to a specialist who confirmed that the ceremony with the ayahuasca plus tobacco was the initial triggering event.
My lungs may be forever damaged.
And never mind the mental damage of doing such strong psychedelics and then having to leave in the way I did without anyone to process it with me. I was so lost when I came back to the United States.
And Pandorita did not offer a refund. They paid for one night in a hotel in Santa Jimenez and the difference in changing my flights. Marco’s words still echo in my ears, “You were the one who wanted to do ayahuasca.” I was. I did, I had for years since I heard what a remarkable and healing experience it was. I did all my research much like anyone who is reading my review.
I expected that I would be safe and I was not. Nothing that I experienced was what I had read about. And I am sad about it all. I wanted it to be great, and I nearly lost my life.
Ayahuasca is unregulated. There is no legal recourse. There are no safety standards. And if you have a bad experience, there’s a lot of victim blaming and shame associated surrounding your negative experience. Everyone talks about their great experiences, but you’re pretty much shamed into silence if you don’t have a good one.
5.0
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The Journey of a Lifetime
I recently had the life-changing opportunity to attend an ayahuasca retreat, and I cannot say enough about the incredible experience I had. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the compassionate and knowledgeable team of shamans and facilitators who guided us through this profound journey.
The ceremonies were incredibly powerful, and the medicine was undeniably strong. The traditional icaros sung by the shamans created a deeply immersive and healing atmosphere that allowed me to connect with the medicine on a profound level.
Beyond the ceremonies, the retreat offered a myriad of other activities that allowed me to immerse myself in the stunning natural surroundings. From snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs to kayaking through the serene waters, every moment felt like a true adventure. The jungle walks along the super trails were a highlight, as we were able to spot an array of incredible wildlife, including spider monkeys, capuchins, howler monkeys, tyra, scarlet macaws nesting, toucans, and coatls. It was a breathtaking experience to witness these animals in their natural habitat.
One of the most memorable experiences was the dolphin tour, where we were able to observe the grace and beauty of bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles in their natural environment. Additionally, the mangrove forest tour by kayak provided a unique opportunity to spot crocodiles and a diverse array of bird species, all while surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the mangroves.
Throughout the retreat, the food was exceptional, providing nourishment and sustenance for the profound journey I was undertaking. The meals were not only delicious but also prepared with care and consideration for the overall experience.
Overall, my time at the ayahuasca retreat was truly the journey of a lifetime. The combination of the powerful ceremonies, the nurturing environment created by the shamans and facilitators, and the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the surroundings made for an experience that will stay with me forever. I am immensely grateful for the deep healing and transformation that took place during this retreat, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone seeking a profound and meaningful inner journey.
5.0
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Thank you
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the incredible shamans, Amalia and Darwin. They are incredible. Wow 🤩 also the facilitators Gigi, Monserat and Aum are outstanding people.
The place is paradise! I have never been to a more pure place in my life. Perfect place for my rebirth. I will send all my friends and enemies😂
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$3100 Experience in our glamping the magical jungle energy and loving animal voices. Extend your Ceremonia in your comfortable bamboo bed. Wake up with a dreamlike view of the ocean. Constantly in the refreshing air - your Avatar will rejoice! Pure Pandorita feeling. Glamping is available for single occupancy only . Workshop price: $2900 per person + 5% taxes.
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$3500 Our Pacific Ocean Bungalow is beautifully nestled in the garden landscape. You will love the flowery atmosphere. Lies next to our freshwater mountain stream and close to the Beach house. For Avatars on the sweet medicine path.
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$4000 Tree House- the name says it all. Magical nest to hatch you. The rustling of the trees will energize your avatar. With marvelous balcony, which invites you to reflect on the wonders of our Mother Earth. Occasional visits of curious Pandorita monkeys not excluded. The daily stairway to heaven will strengthen your legs and heart. Workshop price for double occupancy: $7500 for 2 people + 5% taxes.
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Our brandnew beach house is a stunning location which will give you the most incredible sunset views. Shower and bathrooms included and wifi access. For a couple of people it costs USD 8500 / 3 People USD 12500 / 4 people USD16000
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The event is 100% refundable if cancelled 30+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 15-29 days before the start date. There's no refund for cancellation 0-14 days before an event.