Soltara at Playa Blanca - Seven Night Ayahuasca Retreat with Peruvian Shipibo Healers
Playa Blanca, Paquera, Costa Rica
Up to 22 in group
May 4 - 11, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Ayahuasca ceremonies with highly-experienced Peruvian female & male Shipibo healers
- Intimate group sizes (maximum capacity 13 - 22 guests depending on location)
- Consultations with our healers (and translator)
- On-site integration workshops and sharing circles
- Yoga classes for all levels throughout your stay
- Pranayama breathwork and meditation sessions
- Floral baths with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our healers
- All meals in our conscious cuisine kitchen
- Transportation to and from the pick-up location near airport
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
At our Center, a seaside haven in the tropical jungle of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, we work with traditional Peruvian Shipibo healers and sacred plant medicine, as well as other traditional and modern healing modalities, to help you along this path of self-discovery. Our decades of combined experience holding ceremony and doing medicine work allow you to experience in-depth healing in a safe and loving environment. .
We are called to serve medicine in sacred ceremony with integrity, humility, and compassion. By creating a safe space and working only with experienced, well-intentioned healers and facilitators, we uphold the lessons of the medicines and build a foundation of mutual trust, authenticity, and respect. We are not gurus, preachers, or enlightened beings – our healers are maestros who humbly transmit the knowledge and healing energies of the plants, and our facilitators are devoted to helping guests face, process, and explore difficult experiences and emotions, handle projections, manage expectations, and surrender to the process. We strive to uphold the highest integrity in everything we do and be a beacon for responsible, safe, and ethical practices, such that our guests feel safe and supported to get the most out of their healing.
Getting Here
Directions
Please ensure you reserve your spot for your retreat with us prior to booking your flights. If you have any questions during the registration process or are concerned any health conditions (including bipolar, schizophrenia, or psychosis) may prevent you from attending a retreat, please contact us first.
We offer pickup on Day 1 of your retreat from a hotel near the San Jose (SJO) airport.
We recommend arriving the day before, and booking your stay at the recommended hotel in our confirmation email, in order to give you time to relax and settle in before beginning your journey to Soltara.
If you plan to arrive on Day 1, we recommend booking your flight to arrive by 9 AM that day, to allow time to get through customs (which can sometimes take up to 2 hours) and get to the pickup location in time for the shuttle. You will arrive at Soltara around 4 pm that day, after an approximately 2 – 2.5 hour ride through the beautiful rolling hills of Costa Rica, and catching a 2:30 pm ferry ride across to Gulf of Nicoya. We are located about 10 minutes from the ferry port.
If you are returning to SJO, please book your departing flights after 3:30 PM. You will be returned to San Jose by 12:30 PM.
We look forward to supporting you in an immersive experience in nature, community, and medicine!
Accommodation
We offer different room options and pricing to ensure that a high-quality healing experience is accessible for a variety of budgets.
Double Shared Suite (2 King Beds)
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(Price listed is price per person) | Our shared double suites offer spacious and beautiful accommodations for up to 2 guests of the same gender. One can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. This room has a large balcony to relax in comfort against the stunning backdrop of three different islands and a sunrise over the ocean, as well as:
An en-suite bathroom with a spacious private shower overlooking the surrounding tropical forest
A gorgeous outdoor balcony with comfortable seating area overlooking the forest and Gulf of Nicoya
A writing desk/creative space
Air-conditioning
Orthopedic beds & luxury linens
Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor & personal artisanal touches
Daily room service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service (on request)
All of our accommodations also include all meals, medicinal plant ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
Couples Suite (King Bed(s) | *Price for 2*)
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*Select "2 guests" when choosing this option. This will not change the total price, and will ensure that your partner receives their own registration form to complete.*
| For couples who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, this luxury suite features 1-2 king-size beds (registration books entire room) with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and Gulf of Nicoya, and plenty of space to relax in comfort against the stunning backdrop islands, water, and tropical forest. This suite allows couples to share a bed or each have their own while on retreat. In addition, this option also includes:
An en-suite bathroom with a spacious private shower overlooking the surrounding tropical forest
A gorgeous outdoor balcony with comfortable seating area overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya and surrounding mountains
A writing desk/creative space
Air-conditioning
Orthopedic beds & luxury linens
Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor & personal artisanal touches
Daily room service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service (on request)
All of our accommodations also include all meals, medicinal plant ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
The Canopy Suite (King Bed)
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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. With additional spaciousness compared to our regular private suites, relax in comfort with indoor and outdoor seating areas, plus room for yoga and meditation to support the integration of your healing. Wake to stunning sunrises over the ocean in the mornings, and watch the entire surrounding tropical forest turn a beautiful golden hue to greet the day. For singles and couples who prefer spaciousness and privacy during their journeys, this luxury suite features a king-size bed with Soltara's best views, as well as:
An en-suite bathroom with a spacious private shower overlooking the surrounding tropical forest
A gorgeous outdoor balcony with comfortable seating area overlooking the forest and Gulf of Nicoya
A writing desk/creative space
Indoor and outdoor seating
Meditation/yoga space
Air-conditioning
Orthopedic beds & luxury linens
Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor & personal artisanal touches
Daily room service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service (on request)
All of our accommodations also include all meals, medicinal plant ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
Private Single Suite (King Bed)
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For solo travelers 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. This room also includes:
An en-suite bathroom with a spacious private shower overlooking the surrounding tropical forest
A gorgeous outdoor balcony with comfortable seating area overlooking the forest and Gulf of Nicoya
A writing desk/creative space
Air-conditioning
Orthopedic beds & luxury linens
Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor & personal artisanal touches
Daily room service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service (on request)
All of our accommodations also include all meals, medicinal plant ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes, fees, amenities, and more as described on our main retreat page.
Eco-Tambo (No A/C, Shared Bathrooms/Showers)
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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. Close to the Maloca ceremonial space and common areas and ideal for those with mild mobility issues, each Tambo has its own private balcony and spacious interior, with shared bathrooms and showers. Tambos do not have A/C, but because they are located under the canopy on the south side of the hill, they tend to stay cooler during the day and night than the rest of our center. These rooms include:
Private balcony looking out into the Costa Rican tropical forest
Electricity & ceiling fan
A writing desk/creative space
Orthopedic bed & luxury linens
Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor & personal artisanal touches
Daily room service & linen changes throughout your stay
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available upon request)
Full laundry service (on request)
All of our accommodations also include all meals, medicinal plant ceremonies, yoga and meditation classes, workshops, taxes and fees as described on our main retreat page.
Meals
Menu Types
We believe healing even takes place in the kitchen. We take on the mantra by the Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We honor the role of food in our lives and expand it beyond its primary purpose of bodily nourishment – food can be an avenue to dig deeper into ourselves, consciously looking at our patterns and mindsets surrounding not just what we eat, but how and why we eat what we do. Our eating habits don’t just affect our mental health, they also reflect it.
At Soltara, we aim to help you jumpstart this process of connection through conscious cooking on all levels. Diet is an important part of the healing process, both on its own and also to help prepare the mind and body for plant medicine work. We work closely with our shamans to prepare wholesome, delicious meals that adhere to the traditional dietary guidelines of working with ayahuasca. All of our meals are freshly prepared in-house by our loving kitchen staff. From fresh smoothies and juices every morning, to plant-based meals emphasizing local, organic, and sustainable produce, to lean proteins such a chicken and fish, we celebrate the rich local flavor of Costa Rican cuisine, and offer a chance to experience a connection to the land and culture while nourishing the body, mind, and spirit.
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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