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Top Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreats
Soltara Healing Center Gift Certificate
Best Seller
Open Dates
Glenn says, "I arrived at Soltara Sugar Beach with some specific intentions and outcomes. Boy, was I thrown for a loop. The property is beautiful, the rooms updated and comfortable and plenty of healthy and aya friendly food." See more
From $500
4.98
Ayahuasca Ceremony One night
Open Dates
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
$750
4.89
Aya Retreat- Female Shipibo Shamans - 7 days / 3 ceremonies
Last Chance
April 5 - 11, 2026
Anonymous says, "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." See more
From $1,840
/ 7 days
4.88
8-Day Trauma-Informed Shipibo Ayahuasca Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Top Rated
May 7 - 14, 2026
Anonymous says, "Ananda is such a beautiful space and they are bringing safe and informative programs to the plant medicine space. This women’s circle was so lovely and I can’t wait till they host again 💕" See more
$5,795
/ 8 days
4.99
Ceremonias privadas de Ayahuasca.
Flexible Dates
Ali says, "Three weeks before the ceremony, we had couple of back and forth messages, phone calls, video calls to go through the details of the ceremony with Soledad - all our questions were beyond answered." See more
$400
5.00
Ayahuasca Ceremony 3-Day Retreat Costa Rica
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Ryan says, "I fell in love with this place in just two days. I’m coming back right away. I cant express how grateful I am for Jim and his team. This was one of the best experiences of my entire life." See more
$880
/ 4 days
4.95
The Sanctuary Return: Huni Kuin Ayahuasca Retreat | Libélula | Costa Rica
Mar 26 - 27, 2026
Jesse says, "I had an absolutely incredible experience at Libélula, working with them both within their medicine ceremonies and through the personal development work offered outside of ceremony." See more
From $222
/ 2 days
5.00
5 Day DragonFly Retreat (Open Dates, Valle Diamante, Costa Rica) Intimate Small Group
5 Days Package
Ciji says, "When I first got to the retreat center, I learned that the location where I was staying was a new space for the retreat. La Casa de Mendez was an absolutely stunning place and I felt like that made the whole retreat experience richer." See more
$1,999
4.95
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.