21-day Intensive Plant Dieta Ayahuasca Retreat: US$2940+

A deep-dive into the ancient tradition of Shipibo Ayahuasca and Plant Dieta Healing with Peru’s leading Onánya Shamans: ideally suited for a more comprehensive healing treatment or shamanic learning advancement

A Caya Shobo 21-day Intensive Plant Dieta Retreat*, including 12+ Ayahuasca ceremonies and extended plant dieta treatment offers participants an opportunity to experience a much more immersive healing or learning journey in the way of Shipibo plant medicine with the Amazonian master plants.

Longer dieta stays are particularly beneficial for those with health concerns, guests who are interested in apprenticing in the Shipibo tradition or anyone who would love to learn more about plant medicine in general.

*Before attending a 21-day Intensive Plant Dieta retreat all guests are required to fill in the medical questionnaire and prepare accordingly. See our full preparation guidelines here. This is to help all of our guests feel safe and make sure you are ready for a deeper immersion into the medicine.

The Shipibo Shaman traditional way of working with Ayahuasca

Caya Shobo’s Maestros and Onanya Healers have dedicated their lives to learning and working with the healing powers of the medicine of Ayahuasca and the Amazonian master plant spirits. Whereas Ayahausca provides the shamans with ‘access’ to the spiritual world of the plants, it is other master ‘teacher plants’ that have been identified over thousands of years of shamanic investigation by the Shipibo people that are applied to actually treat and transform sickness and develop shamanic knowledge. This transformational ancient knowledge, gained through years of devoted study and rigorous disciplined dieting is what gives Caya Shobo’s Amazonian Shamans the enhanced ability to assess and enhance a participants’ emotional and physical wellbeing. 

After the first ceremony has taken place, plant dieta is personally prescribed for each individual’s particular healing needs and intentions. The optimal plant/s are chosen for each guest by the Shipibo shamans according to their ‘vision’ during Ayahuasca ceremony plus their extensive knowledge of the Amazonian plant medicine pharmacopeia. Some of the common master plants that are often prescribed in a 21 day Intensive Dieta retreat include Pinon Blanco, Bobinsana, Ajo Sacha, Marosa, and many other master plants known by the Shipibo for their remarkable healing and shamanic teaching capabilities. 

In the beginning, once the plant dieta has been established and opened, the energies associated with the plant dieta may be experienced by guests as different sensations arising in the body or mind. Or they may receive guidance in their dreams and ceremonial experiences of important aspects of the healing journey. For others the dieta process is more subtle and it can take multiple diets to fully ‘open’ a conscious awareness of how the master plants are working at transforming and evolving a dieter’s integrated system. 

It is common for many participants to at least start to better understand and comprehend the root causes of some of their challenges or physical and mental ailments as sickness and confusion is being cleared from their system. The path of healing with plants is slow, but gradually, as participants continue to build their relationship with their dieta plant/s, a deeper sense of progress and resolution of old patterns is often experienced, with a renewed strength and outlook on life emerging. 

A 21 Day Intensive Dieta Retreat is particularly helpful for more serious health concerns

Usually a 21 day Intensive Dieta retreat experience is excellent for guests struggling with high stress levels, or more serious health/emotional-related challenges such as anxiety, depression or chronic physical conditions.

A longer Plant Dieta allows more time for settling into the powerful healing and nurturing energy of the Amazon rainforest, and also for the energy of the master plants to penetrate more deeply into the dieter’s body’s organs and cells, as well as into the deeper levels of the psyche. Extended dieta is always more effective at clearing long-held negative patterns or behaviours, as well as providing a more thorough physical cleansing. There is greater opportunity for increasing overall health and vitality through the detoxification and energetic reconfiguration process of the master plants, and for accessing the more advanced learnings on the path of shamanic apprenticeship.

All-Inclusive 

With up to 12 Ayahuasca ceremonies, personalized master plant dieta and everything provided for you; including WI-FI access, dieta-friendly prepared food, flower baths, plant medicines as well as continued support from our highly experienced plant medicine facilitators; you can fully relax and immerse yourself in the retreat experience. 

It is important to us that our guests have the ability to focus on their own personal journey, so as to receive maximum benefits from the experience without having to worry about the everyday concerns they might have at home.

Allowing participants to feel safe and fully supported in this way enhances the physical and emotional benefits of this ancient medicine tradition and increases the likelihood of transitioning well back into Western society.

Full integration, ongoing care and support

Clients are encouraged to attend various workshops or talks held during the retreat to learn more from the Maestros and facilitators during the healing process and to minimise time outside the retreat to ensure the protection of the Plant Dieta. Engaging in workshops, asking questions about the dieta process, and respecting the medicine in this way enables for a much more thorough understanding and comprehension of the Shipibo tradition.

To assist with supportive physical therapies during your 21-day Intensive Plant Dieta retreat we also have Shipibo trained massage therapists on site. 

Location and travel information

Approximately 25 minutes Mototaxi ride from the International Airport of Iquitos, Caya Shobo offers All-inclusive packages, highly trained Maestros and Western plant medicine facilitators, comfortable, secure accommodations, delicious Ayahuasca appropriate meals and Wi-fi service. 

This makes it incredibly easy to fly to from anywhere in the world, with nearly all international airports flying to Lima (where it is easy to connect to Iquitos).

Please note that even if you are only planning on visiting us for a short stay you will still need to follow our Preparation Guidelines and complete our online Medical Questionnaire before attending.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR 21 NIGHT STAYS?*

• 12 Ayahuasca ceremonies with high-level Shipibo Maestro Onányas and expert Western facilitators
• Personalized Shipibo plant dieta prescription and treatment
• Daily plant therapies (repote sinus flush, clarifying eye drops, flower baths, etc)
• Discussions with Maestros, ongoing support from expert facilitators
• Accommodation in standard room with private bathroom (shared with 1 other)
• Dieta-friendly meals – special dietary needs easily attended to
• Wi-fi internet in common areas
• Expert support and care (and translation) from experienced Western facilitators (English, Russian, Spanish). All of our facilitators have a deep understanding of this medicine path, personally undertaking long-term master plant dietas regularly
• Post-integration assistance delivered online via our ZOOM monthly support calls
• Private Facebook Dieta Community
• Referral to expert psychological support as needed.
• Standard Room (with bathroom) – $1 included in regular 10 day retreat stay. Private Isolation Jungle Tambos are available for an extra $15 per day.

ISOLATION TAMBOS

These are for participants who wish to have a more private experience, which is ideal for extended plant dieta in isolation in the jungle. 

Jungle Tambo – $3255

Private Isolation Tambos are available at Caya Shobo

Not included / also available:

• Flights or other transport to/from center. Iquitos Airport/hotel pickup/drop-off is available
• Massage/Body-work treatments from experienced therapists available
• Perfumes, mapacho tobacco, dieta plant preparations available at affordable rates

• High speed wi-fi chip for your personal phone can be arranged for a small fee
• Day trips to plant and textile markets, or other adventures further afield such as Amazon river tours, visits to local animal sanctuaries can also be arranged

AYAHUASCA RETREAT SCHEDULE STARTS MONDAYS*

Please choose from one of the following dates:

PLANT MEDICINES PREPARED ON-SITE

Caya Shobo staff prepare medicines for participants by hand on-site. 

These include Ayahausca, Repote, various purgatives and many different Amazonian “teacher plants” prescribed for plant dieta healing and learning of Shipibo shamanism.

EYE DROPS (Albacilla)

Albacilla: eye drops used to assist participants to clarify eyesight and start the day fresh and bright after ceremony

Participants are encouraged to take these clarifying eye drops daily to assist with clearer visions during ceremony and to enhance intuitive perception.

FLOWER BATHS

Refreshing aromatic flower baths are included in every retreat package. They are held three times weekly and provide energetic cleansing benefits to participants during dieta and Ayahuasca treatment.

RAPOTE

Shipibo Amazonian shamans at Caya Shobo use  ‘Rapote’ made with mapacho tobacco and other plants to clear the sinuses and gently stimulate the mind.

AZUCENA PURGATIVE

Azucena is a non-psychoactive plant from the Lily family that can act as an effective purgative / vomitivo when prepared correctly. It cleanses and purifies the digestive tract and the blood vessels. This plant treatment is often recommended by the master healers at the commencement of a retreat for guests with a history of substance abuse or addiction problems.

One of our staff members preparing Azucena for a group Ayahuasca & 21 Day Intensive Dieta retreat.

Contact

Please email us if you need more information about Caya Shobo 10 day Ayahuasca Retreat stays .

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LOCATION: Caya Shobo Ayahuasca Healing Retreat Center

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ADDRESS: Carretera Iquitos-Nauta 14km

El Varillal

Loreto, Peru

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CONTACT:

Arin

team@cayashobo.com

Caya Shobo offers one of Peru’s most experienced and dedicated teams. 

We are the only western-operated Ayahuasca center endorsed by the Shipibo tribal council for the quality and authenticity of our master Onanya healers, our in-house brewed Ayahuasca and our traditional Shipibo plant medicine healing treatments.

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Participants rejuvenating after ceremony at the Lake, during a 21 day Intensive Dieta Retreat at Caya Shobo

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About the leaders:

The Shipibo shamans have been working with Ayahuasca for centuries; all of our Maestros are highly regarded in the medicine community, hail from renowned Shipibo medicine families, and hold decades of experience with Shipibo plant dieta.

Maestro Arturo Izquierdo Valles

Born in a small native community village down-river from Atalaya, Arturo started learning the medicine path at a very young age (under 10 yrs old) from his mother and father who are both Maestro Onánya healers of the Shipibo tradition. By age 18, while studying Teaching at university in Lima, Arturo was already holding healing ceremonies for his university professors.

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Now 40 years old, we believe Arturo is one of the most talented young Shipibo Maestros working in Peru today. Arturo holds an advanced technical knowledge of Shipibo healing and medicine plant dietas. Read more…

We welcome you to safely embark on this remarkable journey of personal, spiritual & medicinal discovery with expert guidance and care from our highly experienced team.

Maestro Walter Martinez Guimaray

Born in the small jungle village of Nuevo Loreto, 3 hours boat journey from Pucallpa in the Imiria National Forest, Maestro Walter opened his first dieta at age 15, and learned the way of the medicine with his father. He is now 55 years old, and lives close to Caya Shobo with his wife and 5 of his children.  

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We met Walter 4 years ago and immediately recognized his natural warmth and humility as a person, as well as his impressive capability as a Maestro healer. His beautiful, lower toned voice and variety of melodic Icaros… Read more…

Maestro Maricela Rios Inuma

Maestra Maricela was born in the Alto Ucayali river village of Roya, south of Pucallpa. Her father Nicolas Vardales is a well known Shipibo medicine man with a strong famileal lineage of medicine knowledge. At 13 years old, in receiving treatment for some serious health issues of her own, Maricela started to learn about the healing properties of Amazonian medicine plants. She continued dieting with different master plants until she started her learning path with Ayahuasca in her early 30’s.

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Now 47, Maricela is an experienced Shipiba Maestra of high level. Read more…

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Learn more about some of the other amazing Shipibo Maestro and Maestra Onánya healers that share their traditional healing knowledge with guests at Caya Shobo during plant dieta retreat.

* Please note:

• Confirmation of your 21 day Intensive Plant Dieta retreat at Caya Shobo is conditional upon review of your medical status, and may be subject to preliminary psychological evaluation. More serious healing cases may require a unique treatment and support plan or in some cases may not be able to be treated at Caya Shobo.  Please Enquire to discuss options for your particular healing needs. 
• It is necessary to follow certain food restrictions during the time you are participating in Ayahuasca Ceremony and while taking prescribed Dieta Plants, as well as certain restrictions regarding social behaviour and private relationships. Read our Preparation & Integration page for more information. 
• Women in the first days of menstruation are not able to participate in Ayahuasca Ceremony. During the first 2 days of your moon-time you will will be asked to take rest from ceremony and focus on connecting with your Dieta plants in quiet meditation.​  If your flow has significantly diminished by day 3, you may return to ceremony. Please ask if you have questions about this restriction.