Pucallpa, Perú
Retreat Overview
Location: Pucallpa, Perú
Dates: 18 Jan to 7 Feb/ 22 Feb to 14 March
Duration: 21 days
Maximum participants: 12
The retreat includes
8 Ayahuasca ceremonies
3 San Pedro ceremonies
Extended master plant dieta process
Individual plant guidance
Plant baths and energetic work
Integration support
Two meals per day
Accommodation in nature
The small group size ensures a safe and personal environment for each participant.
15 days of master plant dieta, followed by 6 days of integration and post-dieta practice
Master Plants Used in This Retreat
The 21-day program is designed for participants ready to work with deeper or more demanding master plants — those traditionally understood to require a longer period of dieta to form a strong connection.
Plants used may include:
- Chiric Sanango
- Noya Rao
- Bobinsana
- Ajo Sacha
- Chuchuwasi
Participants working with more complex teacher plants such as Chiric Sanango or Noya Rao benefit from the additional time this program provides, allowing the purification and connection process to unfold more gradually and completely than in a shorter dieta.
The dieta may include:
- Daily ingestion of the plant
- Plant baths
- Energetic plant blessings (sopladas)
- Personalized guidance according to each participant’s process
Why 21 Days
A longer dieta isn’t simply “more of the same” — it changes the shape of the process itself:
- A slower purification phase. The first stage of the dieta (adjusting to the food, the silence, the isolation) is given more room to unfold naturally rather than being rushed.
- Deeper plant connection. Traditionally, more complex or powerful teacher plants are understood to reveal themselves gradually — several ceremonies and many quiet days are often needed before the plant’s teaching becomes clear.
- More time for integration. With more days between ceremonies, there’s more space to sit with what surfaces before moving to the next stage.
- A more complete closing. Longer programs allow for a more gradual reintroduction to food and daily rhythms before departure, which supports the transition back to ordinary life.
This program is structured in two parts:
- Days 1–15 — The Dieta. The intensive master plant dieta itself: dieta food, isolation and silence, and six ceremonies (five Ayahuasca, two San Pedro), closing with the final ceremony on Day 15.
- Days 16–21 — Integration and Post-Dieta Practice. Rather than departing immediately, participants remain for six additional days of integration and healing practice, which includes three further ceremonies (two Ayahuasca, one San Pedro).
The Retreat Environment
The retreat takes place in the jungle of the shipibo community, in a protected area that the community has given to Guillermo and Daniel Lopez Rodriguez , members of our team .
Accommodation options include:
- Private Bungaloo
- Nature-based accommodation
The retreat is limited to 12 participants.
Participants receive:
- Emotional support
- Individual guidance
- Integration assistance
- Safe ceremonial space
Preparation Before the Retreat
Preparation helps the body and mind enter the process more smoothly. Because this is a longer and more demanding dieta, we recommend beginning preparation two weeks before arrival rather than one.
Preparation guidelines include:
- avoid alcohol for two weeks
- avoid pork
- avoid sexual activity for at least 48 hours before arrival
- avoid certain medications
Participants cannot attend if currently taking:
- antidepressants, antipsychotics, ADHD medication, sleep medications, anxiolytics
Detailed medical guidelines will be shared during the application process.
Integration After the Retreat
Integration is an essential part of the process, and given the depth of a 21-day dieta, we recommend participants take this especially seriously.
Participants receive:
- an integration call after the retreat
- access to a private community group
- continued guidance if needed
Post-dieta guidelines (see general Dieta page for full details) apply for a minimum of two weeks after the retreat for diet and substances, and one month for sexual activity — we recommend extending this given the depth of plants worked with in this program.
Possible Program Overview
A more detailed program will be provided during the retreat.
Day 1 — Arrival, opening circle, settling into the space
Day 2 — Ayahuasca ceremony (1st)
Day 3 — Ayahuasca ceremony (2nd) — two ceremonies in a row
Day 4 — Rest and personal process
Day 5 — San Pedro ceremony, daytime, in nature
Day 6 — Rest and integration
Day 7 — Ayahuasca ceremony (3rd)
Day 8 — Ayahuasca ceremony (4th) — two ceremonies in a row
Day 9 — Rest and personal process
Day 10 — San Pedro ceremony, daytime, in nature
Day 11 — Personal process and plant work
Day 12 — Rest and personal process
Day 13 — Integration and reflection
Day 14 — Ayahuasca ceremony (5th)
Day 15 — Ayahuasca ceremony (6th) — two ceremonies in a row, closing ceremony of the dieta
Day 16 — Rest and transition into the integration phase
Day 17 — Ayahuasca ceremony (7th)
Day 18 — Rest and integration
Day 19 — San Pedro ceremony
Day 20 — Ayahuasca ceremony (8th) — closing ceremony of the retreat
Day 21 — Closing circle and departure
“Who This Retreat Is For”
This retreat is for people who:
- feel called to work deeply with plant medicine
- are ready for an extended period of self-exploration and transformation
- have some capacity for prolonged isolation and discipline
- are willing to follow dieta discipline for the full duration
“Who This Retreat Is NOT For”
This retreat is not suitable for people who:
- cannot stop incompatible medications
- are looking for a recreational experience
- are not willing or able to commit to 21 days away from daily responsibilities
- are attempting a master plant dieta for the first time and prefer a shorter introduction (the 15-day program may be a better starting point)
What Can You Expect From This Experience?
This is a deep, extended personal process. Participants often experience:
- emotional release
- mental clarity
- insight into life direction
- release of stress and accumulated emotions
- physical detoxification
- reconnection with intuition
- a more complete and settled sense of closure with the plant, given the additional time
The process can be intense at times and requires openness, patience, and discipline over a longer period than the 15-day program.
What to Bring
Participants are encouraged to bring:
- A personal journal
- Pencils or colors for creative expression
- Spiritual or personal development books
- Comfortable clothing for nature
- Organic-only hygiene items
- Enough personal items for a longer stay (check with the team on laundry/resupply options)
Optional Private Therapeutic Support
For participants who would like deeper personal guidance during their process, we offer optional private support sessions.
Private sessions may include:
- emotional support and guidance
- integration of ceremony experiences
- personal reflection and life direction
- grounding and practical integration tools
Additional cost:500 eur
Sessions are scheduled depending on participant needs and availability.
Retreat Price
Regular price: 3500 eur for people that has never worked with us before
Community price: 2500 eur for our previous participants that has joined any TAITA INTI RETREATS
BOOK WITH 550 EUR DEPOSIT
Flights are not included.
Languages
The retreat is held primarily in English.
Support is available in:
- Spanish
- Dutch
- Swedish
- Danish
- English
Apply for the Retreat
Contact Naysha directly via WhatsApp.
The retreat is limited to 12 participants.
If you feel called to explore the wisdom of the plants and reconnect with yourself in nature over an extended period, we welcome you to apply.
Ceremonies are guided by
Guillermo and Daniel López — Master Plant Shamans. A traditional plant medicine practitioner from the Peruvian Amazon with many years of experience in master plant dietas and ceremonial work. They had been working for AYA MADRE and CASA SHIPIBA.
Naysha Silva — Shaman & Facilitator, Taita Inti Organization. Founder of Taita Inti, with over 17 years facilitating plant medicine retreats in more than 20 countries.
Torben —
With over a decade of experience in holistic body therapy, Torben supports your journey through mind, body, and spirit — helping guide healing from chronic pain, stress, and tension toward lasting inner balance.
Refund Policy
- Full refund for cancellations one month in advance, or the option to reschedule at no extra cost.
- No refund for cancellations one week before the retreat.
Refunds may take up to two weeks to one month, as payments are used in advance to secure venues, medicines, and travel arrangements. If unexpected situations arise (e.g. cancelled flights), we always try to find a compassionate solution.
Payments accepted via PayPal, Bank Tranfer and Cash
. For an invoice, please send your details — our business is registered in Peru.
Practical Information — Travel
Flights are not included in the retreat price, but we provide pick-up and drop-off at Pucallpa airport.
Booking your flights
- We recommend booking around November, when fares to Pucallpa tend to be at their lowest.
- Look for a flight to Lima (Jorge Chávez International Airport, LIM) first, then book a separate ticket for the connecting flight from Lima to Pucallpa (FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport, PCL) — this is usually more affordable than booking the whole route as one ticket.
- The Lima–Pucallpa leg is a short domestic hop, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, operated by Peruvian carriers such as LATAM, Sky Airline, and Star Peru. Flights run several times a day, so there’s flexibility in timing your arrival.
- Since this is booked separately from your international flight, we recommend leaving a comfortable connection window in Lima in case of delays.
Before or after the retreat
- Many participants build in a few extra days in Miraflores, Lima before or after the retreat, to rest and ease the transition.
- After the dieta, some participants also take the opportunity to travel on to Machu Picchu before heading home.
We’re happy to advise on timing if you’d like help planning the trip around the retreat dates.
First Time in Peru?
If this is your first trip to Peru, here’s what’s worth knowing before you go.
Visa Most nationalities (including the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia) can enter Peru visa-free for tourism, typically for up to 90 days. A smaller number of nationalities need to apply for a visa in advance at a Peruvian consulate — check your specific requirement before booking flights.
Vaccinations Yellow fever vaccination is recommended (though not a legal requirement to enter Peru) for anyone traveling to the Amazon region, including Pucallpa. It should ideally be taken at least 10 days before arrival. We also recommend speaking with a travel doctor about malaria and dengue precautions, since both are present in the lowland Amazon.
Altitude note Pucallpa sits in the lowland jungle, at a low elevation. If you’re planning to continue on to Cusco or Machu Picchu afterward, keep in mind those are high-altitude destinations (over 2,400m) — give yourself time to adjust rather than rushing straight there after the retreat.
Insurance We strongly recommend arranging travel/medical insurance that covers your trip.
Emergencies Facilities are in place to transport any participant in the event of a medical emergency.
Money Cash is advisable. ATMs are available locally — BCP is the recommended bank for withdrawals. Note that you can withdraw a maximum of around 4,000 euros per month from ATMs, so plan your cash needs accordingly if your stay is long or you’re combining this with further travel.
Connectivity There is no Wi-Fi at the retreat site. If a genuine emergency requires you to reach the outside world, we can help arrange access to a location with connectivity.
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