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Top Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreats
Soltara Healing Center Gift Certificate
Best Seller
Open Dates
Nicholas says, "I'm grateful to have come to Soltara! I felt safe, at ease. The experience with ayahuasca allowed me to process internally better. I feel clearer; lighter. My favorite takeaway was the group u was with." See more
From $500
4.98
Ayahuasca Ceremony One night
Open Dates
Jeronimo says, "Calm,relaxing, nature! a place you can't forget to return. I wish to travel again..." See more
$750
4.89
1 Private Ayahuasca Journey in Costa Rica
2 Days Package
Tess says, "If you’re even thinking about doing a retreat with Mar… just go. Seriously. She is such a warm, healing presence, the kind of person you instantly feel safe around." See more
From $400
5.00
8-Day Trauma-Informed Shipibo Ayahuasca Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Top Rated
September 25 - October 2, 2026
Deborah says, "I had a truly blissful 7 days at Ananda Lodge. The owners Kimberly and Jason have created a beautiful space for the seeker to explore in their own way. Yes, the experience centered for me around the bliss-inducing and loving effects of huachuma but it was so much more." See more
$5,795
/ 8 days
4.99
Ceremonias privadas de Ayahuasca.
Flexible Dates
Jill says, "I did an individual session with Soledad and Shakti Healing. I received changa medicine and the whole experience from start to finish was beautiful. I loved how there was a ceremony honoring the medicine and healers." See more
$400
5.00
3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Costa Rica - 2 Ceremonies
October 23 - 25, 2026
Anuradha says, "Maria supported me with so much love and care throughout my journey. Her presence is gentle yet powerful, she carries such a beautiful, calming energy. The meditations she guided were deeply soothing and grounding, helping me release tension and come back into my body with ease and trust." See more
From €1,950
/ 3 days
4.86
The Reunion Experience | An Ayahuasca Journey
January 30 - February 6, 2027
Galina says, "The experience at the Reunion was absolutely out of this world. Literally:) An earthly paradise, tucked away from the worldly hustle and bustle, surrounded with lush tropical forest, teeming with abundant life, that gives way through winding paved paths to a soft sandy beach washed by the playful waves." See more
From $3,850
/ 8 days
4.90
Solstice - a weekend retreat
December 18 - 22, 2026
Jonas says, "Finding the right words to express my gratitude for the time spent at Florestral is difficult. The space is so powerfully held, the food is organic and delicious, the facilitators Nicole and Vismay are simply so powerful and knowledgeable, the nature is stunning, the songs." See more
From $620
/ 5 days
4.90
Ayahuasca - one day retreat in Cartago
Open Dates
Samantha says, "Harold's dark eyes sparkle as he speaks with you. But before we met he talked with us in Australia and explained thoroughly the whole process of three medicines." See more
$300
4.00
Top Ayahuasca Retreat Centers in Costa Rica
Choosing the Retreat that’s Right For You
Learn about the retreat center & ceremony facilitators
Go with the flow, but know who’s taking care of you. Ensure that you pick your perfect retreat by searching for the setting that aligns with your needs.
Understand the practical aspects of the retreat
Every transformation is a journey. Visualize the steps you’ll need to take before, during, and after the retreat so that the logistical part runs smoothly.
Ask Retreat Centers Questions Directly
Your comfort level is paramount for a safe and fruitful journey. If you feel drawn to a certain retreat, but the listing doesn’t provide all the information you need.
Feel free to inquire with the organizers or facilitators directly. The Contact option is available just under the Booking button on every listing.
Aside from getting the responses you need to put your mind at ease, opening a line of communication with those who will be taking care of you will enhance your intuition into whether you’ll be in good hands.
Another good way to get insight into details not mentioned in the listing is by checking the Review section — those who have already attended are best at pointing out the virtues and flaws.
Preparing for Aya Experience
Set an intention
Having a clear intention before the ceremony can make an incredible difference in how your experience unfolds.
Honor Aya with Respect
Maintaining psychophysical purity, or some form of dieta can go a long way in warding off unnecessary suffering once you drink.
Be Ready to Surrender
Make sure that your intentions are not actually your expectations. It’s in your best interest to let go of the illusion of control.
Ayahuasca Stories
Questions about Costa Rica Ayahuasca
How long do ayahuasca effects last?
The effects of ayahuasca typically unfold across distinct phases over 4-6 hours, though the full journey can last up to 8 hours for some people. Traditional Amazonian ceremonies usually begin in the evening and continue through the night, with the most intense period occurring 1-2 hours after drinking the medicine. The physical effects often start within 30 minutes, while the visionary phase commonly peaks between hours 2-4. After the main journey subsides, many experience a gentle "landing" period of 1-2 hours where insights continue to emerge. In traditional contexts, integration begins immediately after the ceremony and extends for days or weeks - this is considered an essential part of the medicine's work. Some retreat centers observe that certain participants may feel subtle energetic shifts for several days following a ceremony, though these are typically mild and manageable. Each person's experience with the medicine follows its own timing and rhythm. Traditional healers emphasize that the effects aren't limited to the ceremonial hours - rather, the ceremony opens a door through which healing and understanding continue to flow long after the acute effects have passed.