Roots & Vision: 7-Day Ancestral Odyssey from the Rainforest to Lake Titicaca’s Sacred Islands

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Coroico, La Paz, Bolivia
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Up to 12 in group
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Open Dates

Retreat Highlights

  • 🌿 Awakening in the Jungle (Days 1-3)
  • "Reconciliation with Matter and Spirit"
  • 1. The Central Concept: The Alchemy of the Elements
  • Unlike a conventional retreat, this one focuses on activating the elements in the physical and subtle bodies:
  • Grandmother Earth (Day 1): Healing of the skeletal and muscular systems. Recognizing our structure and observing physical postures.
  • Grandfather Air (Days 2-3): Lung expansion and mindful breathing techniques (DMT) to cleanse the mental channel and activate the respiratory system.
  • Grandfather Fire (Day 2): Transformation of the digestive system and opening of inner vision through physical manipura (third chakra) and fire baths.
  • Grandmother Water (Day 3): Emotional purification at the sacred sites of the Death Road (Cedro Mayo), releasing tension in the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
  • 2.Living from the presence of I AM
  • This event is not merely a geographical journey, but an energetic bridge that seeks to harmonize:
  • The Masculine (Sun/Fire) and the Feminine (Water/Moon).
  • The Strength of the Father and the Intuition of the Mother.
  • The abundance of the rainforest with the wisdom of the Andean highlands.
  • 3. High Vibration Experiences
  • The Whisper to the Star: A psychomagical act to plant intention and manifest desires under the Yungas sky.
  • Conscious Activations (DMT): Using expansive breathing to reach elevated states of consciousness.
  • Purification in Sacred Waters: A physical reality bath in Mayo Cedar to prepare the body before the medicine.
  • Space of the Ether: Personalized medicine sessions (Tarot, Channeling, Rapé, or Constellations) to address individual issues.
  • 🥗 Conscious Nutrition and Preparation
  • "Clean" Eating: Light dinners and lunches that honor the elements.
  • The Sacred Fast (Day 3): Preparing the temple to receive the medicine, allowing energy to focus on the vision.
  • 🌀 Medicine and the Fabric of Consciousness (Day 4)
  • "The Integration of the Realms"
  • 1. The Healing Ceremony
  • The Flight of Air: Use of expansive techniques to enter the central ceremony harmoniously.
  • The Fabric of Information: A process where the physical, emotional, energetic, and mental aspects unite. The systems worked on (muscular, lymphatic, digestive, and respiratory) are interwoven so that the information settles smoothly.
  • 2. Terrain Exploration
  • Awareness Walk: Exploring Copacabana, integrating the new way of being with the vibrational frequency of the highest navigable lake in the world.
  • ☀️ The Sacred Masculine (Day 6)
  • "Strength and Decision on the Island of the Sun"
  • 1. Encounter with the Sun and the Wind
  • Power and Direction: Deep work with sacred masculine energy. Focus on strength, personal power, a clear mind, and the ability to make decisions.
  • Opening Connection: Initial meditation to open direct contact with the immensity of the lake.
  • 🌙 The Sacred Feminine and Total Integration (Day 7)
  • "The Union of the Waters on the Island of the Moon"
  • 1. The Power of Intuition
  • Presence and Creation: Encounter with the sacred feminine, emotions, and the capacity to feel union with oneself and with the whole.
  • Closing Information: Final unification of everything that transpired during the retreat. The information from the Jungle (abundance) and the Highlands (magic) merges, definitively balancing the Masculine and Feminine within the whole body.
  • 2. Connection with the Temples
  • Temple Time: Free time for each participant to connect personally with the island's sacred sites, silently integrating their own inner healing.
  • 🙏 The Return and the Harvest (Day 8)
  • "Gratitude to the Four Directions"
  • 1. Final Offering
  • Sacred Farewell: An act of gratitude to the four directions for the experience received and the care of the spiritual and elemental guides.
  • Closing the Circle: Departure for La Paz with a renewed awareness, ready to sow what has been learned in daily life.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

You will be the physical bridge between the abundant, sun-drenched energy of the warm rainforest and the energy of the high plateau, blessed by the energy of Lake Titicaca.

In this reatreat you have the sacred presence of the jungle for your first blessing, wich will them take you to the islands of the sacred Titicaca. From that special place, connet with the possibility of uniting the fight of the condor and the eagle withing yourself and take both forces to fly higher.

The magic of working with medicinal plants is that they never cease to amaze you. Rapeseed, as an air medice, sustance,uplift and opens your mind. In this beatiful gatthering, we will also discuss its preparations afther learnig about and experiencing its properties.

This retreat invites both your father's and mother's energies to become increasingly present and harmonious within you today.

Schedule

Day 1: Landing and Grandmother Earth
10:00: Meeting and pick-up at the La Paz Bus Terminal (Minasa)
13:00: Arrival in Coroico, welcome lunch, and grounding at Villa Bonita
14:30: Group presentation to the Spirits of the Jungle and ancestral opening
16:00: Physical Opening: Working with Grandmother Earth and postural awareness
19:00: Light, soul-nourishing dinner
20:00: Whisper to the Stars: Planting intentions under the night sky

Day 2: Breath and Vision (Air and Fire)
07:00: Conscious breathing and activations with expansive techniques (Grandfather Air)
10:00: Workshop: Integrating physical grounding with mental intention
13:30: Mindful lunch and period of rest
14:30: Opening of Grandfather Fire: Connection with the inner vision
19:00: Sacred bonfire and fire baths for purification

Day 3: Emotional Purification (Water and Ether)
07:00: Morning conscious activations and breathwork
10:00: Grandmother Water: Purification ritual at the sacred site of Cedro Mayo
14:30: Gratitude lunch to the Elementals
15:30: Opening of the Ether: Individual sessions (Tarot, Channeling, Rapé, Constellations)
18:30: Circle of recommendations and beginning of conscious fasting

Day 4: The Fabric of Consciousness (The Ceremony)
07:30: Final preparation: Breathing and expansion exercises
09:30: Central Sacred Medicine Ceremony (Psilocybin / Niños Santos)
15:30: Post-ceremony grounding meal and individual integration
19:00: Circle of words: Sharing experiences and weaving together insights

Day 5: Journey to the Heart of the World (Lake Titicaca)
07:30: Morning breathing practice and gratitude ritual
09:30: Departure for the sacred Lake Titicaca
12:00: Mindful lunch at a natural trout farm in Pungo
14:30: Arrival at Tiquina and presentation to the Spirits of the Lake
17:00: Meditative walk through Copacabana and community dinner

Day 6: The Sacred Masculine (Isla del Sol)
07:00: Sunrise meditation connecting with the energy of the Lake
09:30: Private sailing to the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol)
14:30: Encounter with the Sacred Masculine: Power, decision, and strength ritual
19:00: Integration dinner: Understanding the energy of the Father

Day 7: The Sacred Feminine (Isla de la Luna)
07:00: Opening meditation and elemental movement
10:00: Private sailing to the Island of the Moon (Isla de la Luna)
14:00: Encounter with the Sacred Feminine: Intuition and the power of creation
18:00: Unification Ceremony: Merging the Jungle and Highlands, Masculine and Feminine
19:00: Celebration dinner and farewell ceremony

Day 8: The Harvest and Return
07:00: Final meditation of gratitude and closing of the circle
10:00: Offering and farewell ritual to the four directions
11:00: Departure from the Lake back to La Paz
12:30: Light lunch in Copacabana
16:00: Arrival in La Paz (Plaza San Francisco) and end of the journey
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Villa Bonita, Coroico, La Paz, Bolivia

Directions

◈◈◈ AIRPORT: El Alto International (LPB), La Paz. ◈◈◈ CONNECTION: Take an official taxi from the airport to the La Paz Bus Terminal (Minasa). Drive: 45–60 min. ◈◈◈ MEETING POINT: Our team will meet you at Minasa Terminal at 10:00 AM on Day 1. ◈◈◈ THE JOURNEY: Included private transport to Villa Bonita (2.5–3 hours), descending from the Andes into the lush Yungas. Included in your price. ◈◈◈ OPTIONAL: Private airport pick-up/drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee; please contact us in advance to schedule.

Accommodation

Our accommodation options are a journey in themselves, transitioning from the artistic comfort of the Yungas to the sacred simplicity of the islands: In Coroico (Yungas): We will stay at a center that blends nature and art. We offer private cabins designed for 3 or 4 people and a main house for groups of 6. All rooms boast panoramic views of the mountains and lush vegetation, allowing the pure rainforest air to be the first thing you feel upon waking. The architecture incorporates therapeutic colors and murals that maintain a high vibration during cleansing processes. In Copacabana: We will stay at a hostel strategically selected to offer the best view of Lake Titicaca. These spaces respect the natural environment and provide the necessary comfort to integrate the energy of the Altiplano before departing for the islands. On the Island of the Sun and the Moon (Community Tourism): Here, the experience becomes profoundly authentic. Guests will stay in family-run owned by island residents, creating a positive economic impact on the community. Tradition and Essence: These are simple and welcoming spaces that reflect traditional Andean life. Total Disconnection: Especially on Isla de la Luna (Island of the Moon), the rooms have no electricity or hot water. This detail is a cornerstone of the retreat, designed to foster a radical disconnection from technology and a deep personal connection, allowing the body to synchronize with the rhythms of the sun and moon in an environment of absolute peace.

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
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Pool icon Pool
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Free Parking icon Free Parking
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Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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Retreat Spaces: In Coroico, enjoy artistic cabins surrounded by jungle and mountains with a sacred altar. In Copacabana, relax facing the immensity of Lake Titicaca. The experience culminates on the Islands of the Sun and the Moon with community-based tourism: traditional, family-run spaces that encourage disconnecting from technology. On the Island of the Moon, the absence of electricity and hot water invites deep purification and an essential connection with nature.

Meals

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Fresh, soul-nourishing farm-to-table vegetarian meals. Savor our signature artisanal ice cream and local rainforest flavors, mindfully crafted to support your sacred healing journey

What's Included

  • Accommodation for the duration of your retreat (3 or 7 nights) at our Yungas sanctuary and Lake Titicaca
  • All mindful vegetarian meals, seasonal fruits, and our signature artisanal ice cream
  • Private transportation for the entire journey starting from La Paz (Coroico, Tiquina, Copacabana)
  • Private boat transportation for exclusive ritual visits to the Island of the Sun and Island of the Moon
  • Sacred Medicine ceremonies including Psilocybin (Niños Santos), San Pedro (Wachuma), and Rapé
  • Expert guidance and facilitation by our experienced team throughout the entire process
  • Professional pre-retreat preparation session to set intentions and ensure safety
  • Individual 1-on-1 integration session (10 days after the retreat) to ground your experience
  • Purification rituals at the sacred water site of Cerro Mayo and meditative hikes to Cerro Uchumachi
  • Therapeutic support sessions including Family Constellations, Tarot, and spiritual channeling
  • Daily conscious breathing practices, expansive techniques, and Earth Dance movement
  • Entrance fees and community contributions for all ancestral ruins and sacred sites visited
  • Nighttime psychomagical sessions such as "Whisper to the Stars" for manifesting intentions
  • Materials for sacred bonfires, fire baths, and introspection activities
  • A safe, intimate, and supportive container for deep ancestral healing and transformation

What's Not Included

  • Airfare and international travel expenses
  • Travel and medical insurance (required for all participants)
  • Transportation to the Minasa bus terminal in La Paz
  • Additional private therapies or spiritual sessions outside the scheduled program
  • Laundry services (we recommend bringing comfortable clothing for 3 days)
  • Any additional snacks or beverages outside of the provided meals

Customer Reviews

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Sacred Medicine in a Magical Sanctuary
Villa Bonita is a magical sanctuary where nature, peace, and beauty captivate you from the very first moment. My experience during this retreat was truly life-changing; the sacred medicine of the Psilocybin mushrooms, combined with the beauty of the rainforest, provided the deep healing and clarity I was seeking. Every detail, from Ninfa's soul-nourishing food to the intentional care she puts into every moment, translates into high-vibration energy that stays with you long after you leave. I highly recommend this retreat for anyone looking for a professional, safe, and deeply profound spiritual journey!

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From Anxiety to Clarity: My Rebirth at Villa Bonita
I arrived at Villa Bonita carrying a weight I hadn’t realized was so heavy. The site itself is a botanical paradise; everywhere you look, there is a vibrant, lush sea of green, overflowing with exotic jungle plants and flowers that make the air feel alive. This natural beauty was my first healer, but the experience went much deeper. Even the food was a revelation, every vegetarian meal was absolutely delicious, prepared with such care that it nourished my body as much as the surroundings calmed my mind.
The "Niños Santos" provided a true rebirth. It wasn’t just a mental shift; it was a physical expansion where my chronic anxiety finally fell away, replaced by a crystalline clarity. Most importantly, for the first time in my life, I didn't just think about connection, I felt it in my bones. I understood, as a felt reality, how everything and everyone is deeply interconnected.
Under Ninfa’s safe and steady guidance, I felt my ego dissolve, allowing my true self to finally emerge. I'm leaving with a serenity I didn’t think was possible. If you are ready to explore the depths of your own consciousness in a place that truly holds you, this is it.

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