About Sowa Nete

Mission & Vision

Sowa Nete offers plant medicine ceremonies and retreats in Costa Rica.
Our vision is to awaken you to your highest potential and expand your consciousness, for you to become happier, healthier and follow your dreams, so together we can create a peaceful and harmonious world, where each one of us lives in gratitude, love and and takes care of our planet earth.
We understand that our mission is very important. Therefore, we provide a safe space, compassionate guidance and a personalized approach for each participant who joins us, ensuring that everyone feels supported and protected during their journey of inner discovery and spiritual transformation. Read More

Upcoming Retreats at Sowa Nete

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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Our retreat venue is nestled just 20 minutes from the vibrant Santa Teresa Beach, offering a secluded and private space designed to enhance your healing journey. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the ocean or lush jungle, the modern, open space creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Equipped with all the necessary amenities for your comfort, the setting allows for a deep connection with nature while providing the ideal environment for rest, rejuvenation, and inner exploration. Read More

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

You can expect a diverse menu featuring nourishing plant-based dishes, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein-rich legumes, and locally sourced fish. Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Sowa Nete, Manzanillo Beach, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Directions

Nearest international airport: Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria (SJO) Options to get to Santa Teresa: Upon arrival at San Jose International Airport (SJO), you will need to take a connecting flight to Cobano Airport (ACO). We ask that participants choose the 13:00 flight from SJO, arriving in Cobano at 13:30. Upon arrival, a taxi will be waiting to take you to the retreat location. This transportation is included in the total price of the retreat. Alternative Flight Times: If you choose a different flight time/day to Cobano, please note that the transportation from Cobano Airport to the retreat location will be at your own expense. Read More

Customer Reviews

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A Sacred and Life-Changing Journey
If you're considering an Ayahuasca retreat, Sowa Nete is something truly special — but it's not something to take lightly. This experience is not for everyone. You must feel called to it. It demands your full respect, intention, and seriousness. Ayahuasca is not a vacation, and Sowa Nete is not a wellness retreat — it is a space for deep, transformative inner work, beautifully and powerfully held by Mario and Carolina.

From the beginning, I felt that this wasn’t just about signing up and paying a fee. After submitting my reservation request, Mario scheduled a Zoom call — not just to answer my questions, but to truly understand who I was, where I was in life, and whether this was the right time and space for me to do this work. They are not in this for business. They are in this for service. If I hadn’t been ready, I have no doubt they would have kindly turned me away. Their integrity was clear from the start, and they treat this work with deep reverence.

The Experience:

My retreat was three nights with two ceremonies. Nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of the first night. It was the most challenging, disorienting, and emotionally overwhelming experience of my life. The medicine held up a mirror and showed me parts of myself I wasn’t ready to see — my ego, my fears, my lack of self-love. It was terrifying, yes, but also deeply necessary.

After the first ceremony, I swore I would never go back into that space. But Mario, Carolina, and the other participants held space for me in such a loving, grounded, and non-judgmental way. They never pressured me but gently encouraged me to trust the process and consider continuing the journey.

The second ceremony changed everything. With a day of rest, reflection, and surrender, I walked into that night ready to trust. What unfolded was the most beautiful and healing experience of my life — the kind of healing that years of therapy couldn’t have touched. It was as though the difficulty of the first night cracked me open, and the second filled me with light, love, wisdom, and a deep sense of connection — to myself, to others, and to something greater.

Mario and Carolina:

Their presence is what made this retreat safe and sacred. They are not just facilitators — they are guardians of this ancient wisdom. With roots in the Peruvian Amazon, they carry the traditions with respect, humility, and grace. Their knowledge is real. Their hearts are open. They knew how to hold space in both the darkness and the light. I felt safe in their care, seen in my vulnerability, and supported in every step of the process.

Final Thoughts:

If you’re feeling called to Ayahuasca and are ready to face yourself with honesty and openness, Sowa Nete is a place you can trust. But please, don’t go into this lightly. This work is sacred. It will challenge you. It may unravel you. But with the right mindset and the right guides — and I truly believe Mario and Carolina are among the best — it can change your life.

I’m forever grateful for their guidance and the community they’ve created. We will be connected for life. Read More

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Mario and his team is truly amazing!
This was my first time out of country and doing ayahuasca was something completely new to me. Mario and his team however did an amazing job at making sure I felt safe, welcome, and they would answer any questions I had regarding truly anything. During the ceremony. They would play lovely music and his team did an amazing job at helping people when ever needed and making sure everyone’s needs are meet. Love love love everything they have done for me <3 Read More

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