Tupak Wayra is a Bolivian healer from two indigenous linages: Quechua in the Amazon, and Aymara in the Andes. He is the cofounder of numerous organizations that work for the restitution and diffusion of indigenous knowledge such as: “Camino Ancestral Bolivia” (Organization providing ceremonies with plant teachers), “Ayllu Phunchhawi” (Practical workshops and investigations on ancestral music), Ayllu Qollañan (Education and Indigenous investigation) and Casa Ajayu (Cultual and Healing Center). He also leads distinct workshops about indigenous cultural history and knowledge. Alongside his community, he travels throughout Bolivia, organizing ceremonies to heal and spread indigenous culture.
“To cure ourselves we must return to our roots”; for this reason the healing ceremonies must always be accompanies by the wise words of Mother-Earth (Pachamama). The techniques utilized for healing can be teacher plants (Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Willka, and Tobacco), offering to sacred locations, teas from plants that heal specific diseases, and consultations with the sacred coca leaf (a very important master teacher plant in the indigenous Cosmo-vision that acts as our oracle).
Details of this retreat
Our 10-day diet provides individuals the opportunity to work with plant medicines in one of the Amazon’s most biologically diverse rainforests. Space is limited to 10 guests with 2 healers and 2 trained multi-lingual facilitators. Guests stay in spacious cabins with private bathroom/shower and spectacular views of the Aquicuana Lake. Our 10-day retreat includes 3 ayahuasca ceremonies, one san pedro (wachuma) ceremony and all the services mentioned below.
• Pre-Arrival Support
• Airport Pick-up on Arrival
• Transportation to Lodge
• Spacious Accommodation in Lake-Front Cabins
• All Food and Drink (Tasty, Healthy, Detox Menu)
• Consultation with Healers
• Multi-Lingual Staff Support
• Coca-Leaf Readings
• Small-Group Ayahuasca Ceremonies
• Tobacco Ceremony
• Medicinal Plant Diets
• Floral Baths
• Yoga Classes & Guided Meditation (Seasonal)
• Canoe/Boat Rides
• Guided Jungle Walks
• Integration Support
Plane: Riberalta is easily accessible by airways. There are many daily connections between the big cities of Bolivia with the airline Ecojet. Flights from La Paz cost about 900 Bs (130$) with either airline. From Cochabamba and Santa Cruz flights cost about 630 Bs (90$). For international travelers, we recommend guests fly into Santa Cruz and take a connecting flight to Riberalta. Some people have issues purchasing the flights online and we can help make the purchase if needed.
Bus: By bus the journey can be a bit unpredictable, especially during the rainy season. Nevertheless the trip is feasible and some guests choose to make the journey. The trip costs about 180 Bs ($ 25) from La Paz or Santa Cruz and should last about 30 hours in the dry season. The trip is arduous and not for the fainthearted but the landscapes are impressive. We do not recommend guests arrive by bus during the rainy season (December through March) as the road conditions can make travel impossible.
We meet guests at the airport, or bus station, in Riberalta and transport them to Pisatahua. If you have any questions about planing your arrival, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Accommodation
Pisatahua was carefully designed to maximize the comfort of our guests, while minimizing our impact on the environment. All cabins were constructed with sustainably harvested secondary-growth rainforest materials. We went to great lengths to minimize the removal of any vegetation and utilize energy efficient technologies. Cabins are clean and safe. They are fully furnished with with running water, private bathrooms, washbasins and showers.
Permaculture Garden Cabin
Our Permaculture Garden Cabin is our largest cabin located in the center of our permaculture garden cabins. This spacious cabin has 4 beds and is fully-furnished with nightstands, desks, chairs and ample closet space. We also provide fresh linens and towels.
The permaculture cabin is located about 20 meters from our shared bathroom facilities with modern toilets and showers. The cabin has an extremely high roof to maximize ventilation and it sits one meter above the jungle floor.
Lake-View 2 Person Cabin
Each cabin room comes equipped with 2 twin beds, shelving, solar-powered lighting, night-stands, an indoor hammock, a writing desk, chairs, and fresh drinking water. We also provide fresh linens, towels and laundry service.
Cabins are secluded from their neighbors and extremely spacious (30 square meters/ 323 square feet). They are fully furnished with with running water, private bathrooms, washbasins and showers. Cabins have high thatched-roofs and sit one meter above the jungle floor.
All cabins are situated facing the lake with enormous windows to maximize ventilation and views of the Aquicuana Reserve.
Lake-View Private Cabin
Cabins are secluded from their neighbors and extremely spacious (30 square meters/ 323 square feet). They are fully furnished with with running water, private bathrooms, washbasins and showers. Cabins have high thatched-roofs and sit one meter above the jungle floor.
Each cabin room comes equipped with 2 twin beds, shelving, solar-powered lighting, night-stands, an indoor hammock, a writing desk, chairs, and fresh drinking water. We also provide fresh linens, towels and laundry service.
All cabins are situated facing the lake with enormous windows to maximize ventilation and views of the Aquicuana Reserve.
Venue & Amenities
The Maloka is a large octagonal-shaped structure with a domed-shaped thatched roof made from palm leaves. Its spacious layout is entirely open with a 360 degree panoramic view. The Maloka is the largest building and ceremonial center of the retreat center. All ceremonies take place in the maloka and it also serves as a space for group-discussions, meditation, yoga and Tai Chi instruction. The Maloka is connected via a raised path to our dock and cabin on the Aquicuana Lake.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At Pisatahua we follow a traditional ayahuasca diet, as practiced by our healers and their ancestors. Our nutritional focus is to facilitate physical and mental detoxification.
What's Included
Pre-Arrival Support
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Transportation to and from EcoLodge
Spacious Accommodation in Lake-Front Cabins
All Food and Drink (Detox Shamanic Diet)
Personal Consultation with Healers
Multi-Lingual Staff Support
Coca-Leaf Readings
Small-Group Ayahuasca Ceremonies
Tobacco Ceremony
Medicinal Plant Diets
Yoga Classes & Guided Meditation (Seasonal)
Canoe/Boat Rides
Guided Jungle Hikes
Floral Baths
Integration Support
What's Not Included
Airfare
Health Insurance
Customer Reviews
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Indescribable experience
Coming to Pitasahua is one of the best decisions of my life!
I found pieces of myself I didnt even know were missing.
If you've heard Mother Ayahuasca's call, don't doubt any longer and come to this place.
If you are ready to face your fears, this place will help you transcend. My heart forever belongs in this place and with its people. Forever grateful !!!
Lindy & Myrthe
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Forever grateful
Well, that was definitely a difficult process, but I got so much out of it.
Being honest I don’t know how I could thanks Wara, the shaman, for the amazing work she did. She is the definition of kindness. She cared about us so well, going way beyond what we all expected of her. She is also a working beast, never stoping, to make sure you get what you truly need. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such a beautiful soul.
And Marlene, the volunteer assisting Wara during this retreat, was completing her perfectly. Looking out for us at all time. Always so considerate, with compassion and love.
The place is beautiful, the food was great (the strict diet wasn’t a problem for me at all), ceremonies felt safe and well handled, but Wara and Marlene are what made it so special for me. If my journey leads me to the medicina again, I’ll most definitely seek them out.
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What an experience
I really have no words to describe my experience - possibly one of the hardest most fulfilling , most rememberable times of my six month holiday. A huge thank you to the staff, Erik, new friends and above all Wara. My heart is full
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Never to old to learn
I at 59 was the elder of our small group, the whole experience taught me a lot about myself and the lives we all lead. A fantastic experience for myself and my wife and clearly the group we were with.
It was not always easy but 100% worthwhile.
Many thanks
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Wonderful experience!
Pisatahua is a magical place and experience. This is not a vacation; it is an opportunity for sacred ceremonial work. If you want to stay in a hotel with a pool, you can pay 4x as much and hope you have an authentic and positive experience. If you want to experience the transformational healing of master plants with a powerful and generous shaman, have your needs attended to by kind and attentive hosts, and stay in a location and with a lifestyle that honors the medicine and earth… this is the place! I feel so grateful I found Pisatahua!!!
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Permaculture Garden Cabin
$995.00
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Our Permaculture Garden Cabin is our largest cabin located in the center of our permaculture garden cabins. This spacious cabin has 4 beds and is fully-furnished with nightstands, desks, chairs and ample closet space. We also provide fresh linens and towels.
The permaculture cabin is located about 20 meters from our shared bathroom facilities with modern toilets and showers. The cabin has an extremely high roof to maximize ventilation and it sits one meter above the jungle floor.
Lake-View 2 Person Cabin
$1,295.00
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Each cabin room comes equipped with 2 twin beds, shelving, solar-powered lighting, night-stands, an indoor hammock, a writing desk, chairs, and fresh drinking water. We also provide fresh linens, towels and laundry service.
Cabins are secluded from their neighbors and extremely spacious (30 square meters/ 323 square feet). They are fully furnished with with running water, private bathrooms, washbasins and showers. Cabins have high thatched-roofs and sit one meter above the jungle floor.
All cabins are situated facing the lake with enormous windows to maximize ventilation and views of the Aquicuana Reserve.
Lake-View Private Cabin
$1,795.00
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Cabins are secluded from their neighbors and extremely spacious (30 square meters/ 323 square feet). They are fully furnished with with running water, private bathrooms, washbasins and showers. Cabins have high thatched-roofs and sit one meter above the jungle floor.
Each cabin room comes equipped with 2 twin beds, shelving, solar-powered lighting, night-stands, an indoor hammock, a writing desk, chairs, and fresh drinking water. We also provide fresh linens, towels and laundry service.
All cabins are situated facing the lake with enormous windows to maximize ventilation and views of the Aquicuana Reserve.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.
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