1 Private Ayahuasca Journey in Costa Rica

Finding the right retreat for our Ayahuasca experience was a careful process, but during our first video call with Madrediosa, we instantly felt a sense of genuine authenticity that put us completely at ease. As a registered nurse and a vegan long-distance runner, approaching healing from a holistic perspective is vital to our household. While we had prior experience with plant medicines like San Pedro, Kambo, and psilocybin, we knew Ayahuasca required immense trust. Mar proved to be the absolute right choice. She is a remarkably kind and loving facilitator who guided us safely back to our hearts.
We wanted a true jungle environment to disconnect from our daily lives and reconnect with ourselves and the world. The setting delivered completely. The lush nature, the dancing stars, and even the intense rain on the day of our first ceremony elevated the entire experience. We strictly followed the physical and emotional protocols, and the two sessions we had with Mar went far beyond our expectations.
The healing we each received was uniquely profound. It lifted the heavy weight of unspoken trauma and daily micro-aggressions, bringing a sense of lightness and relief that hadn’t been felt in twenty years. It washed away the anxieties of the daily "rat race" and replaced them with an overwhelming sense of wonder, discovery, and community. Looking up at the stars, we experienced a breathtaking realization that our lifelong search for "meaning" was finally over. The meaning was simply to take a breath, appreciate the present moment, and extend radical empathy to everyone around us.
Mar, thank you for your incredible generosity and for sharing your light. You helped us remember that we have the power to direct our attention to what truly matters. We are still integrating the depth and the profound impact this had on our minds and souls, but we are leaving lighter, more present, and forever grateful. We are still on a cloud, and with zero regrets, we know we will be back.

Mar is such a kind and beautiful soul. I have learned so much about myself on this beautiful aya journey. I’ve also made incredible life long friendships/ relationships I will cherish forever. The place is absolutely stunning with such a short walk to town and the beach. 10/10 would recommend this life changing retreat.

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Madrediosa. From the moment we arrived, we felt a deep sense of peace—the environment is beautiful, grounding, and filled with positive energy. It’s a truly special space that feels intentionally created for healing, reflection, and connection.

The ceremony itself was beyond anything we could have imagined and ended up being a life-changing experience for both me and my boyfriend. We came in with open minds, but what we experienced went far beyond our expectations. It brought deep emotional clarity, powerful insights, and a sense of renewal that’s hard to fully put into words.

Throughout the entire journey, we felt completely safe, supported, and cared for. The guidance during the ceremony was intuitive and reassuring, allowing us to fully trust and surrender to the process. Even outside of the ceremony, the host was present, compassionate, and genuinely invested in our well-being, which made the experience even more meaningful.

Since then, we’ve both noticed a deep inner shift—more clarity, emotional openness, and a stronger connection to ourselves and each other. There’s a lasting sense of peace and understanding that we now carry into our daily lives.

We are incredibly grateful for this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone who feels called to this kind of journey. 🙏

MADREDIOSA Guided my experience with compassion and patience from beginning to end. She was extremely insightful And created a safe space for me to have an unforgettable experience. If you want To go on an Journey of Of self discovery and mind expansion using these traditional sacred medicines I would Highly recommend her. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

Madrediosa…. This was the highlight of my 20 day Costa Rica trip.

I booked the 6-day private aya medicine retreat on retreat guru. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I wasn’t prepared to step into such a warm, welcoming and vibrant oasis to be able to call home for a week.

The space itself is simple, but beautiful and intentional. The location is incredible. Super peaceful, deep jungle vibes but you can still hear the waves rolling in at Playa Cocles and you can walk into town. Perfection.

Mar, the host and spirit guide, is the best part of it all. She is a joyous lunatic in all the best ways ❤️ . Such an incredible light of a human being, vibrant, fun energy and made me feel not only welcome but genuinely cared for the whole time. We spent days together, got to meet a handful of her amazing friends and she made the experience something I will never, ever forget.

It was the perfect blend of holding space for my emotions, lifting my spirit up to appreciate the beauty all around us, and LOTS of laughter. I did the 6 day aya medicine retreat. If i could do it all again i would have stayed there the whole time. It was so intimate and genuine. I am so glad I chose Madrediosa over the large group retreats in CR. If I could do it all again i wouldn’t change a thing, except maybe never leaving lol.

All of Costa Rica was beautiful and fun, but this was my little utopia and I truly miss it already. I will absolutely be coming back just to visit Mar and Madrediosa.