Soltara Healing Center

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About Soltara

Soltara is a world-class, immersive Ayahuasca retreat and healing center, operating two incredible locations in beautiful Costa Rica: Soltara Healing Center at Playa Blanca and Soltara Scarlet Valley.

In the tradition of their Indigenous Peruvian Shipibo healers, Soltara combines sacred plant medicine ceremonies, supportive embodiment practices, modern clinical psychology, and a unique integration program to empower each guest in their individual healing journey.

Soltara Healing Center

Playa Blanca, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Soltara Healing Center at Playa Blanca, Costa Rica is a sunshine dream – a natural paradise immersed in lush rainforest, with incredible ocean views – not a bad spot to find your peace.

Wake each morning to rolling waves in the distance, birds singing, and monkeys playing in the trees above. Relax with a book or walk down to the beach for a swim in the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya.

Ayahuasca awakens our heart and opens our eyes to the beauty of the natural world – there is no better setting for this experience. Soltara is excellent choice for a Costa Rica Ayahuasca retreat.

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Arrival, Duration, Departure

6 Day, 3 Ceremony Retreats
8 Day, 4 Ceremony Retreats
13 Day, 7 Ceremony Retreats

Transportation is included to and from San Jose, Costa Rica.

Participants

Retreat group sizes are limited to 20 – 22 guests, intended to create a more personal and connected healing experience, with individual attention from healers during ceremony. Guests will arrive as strangers, make lasting connections, and leave as friends.

Features

The grounds include onsite swimming pool, stardeck with sunrise views, beach access, fully stocked gym, yoga palapa, fire circles, open-air shala, and even hammock areas.

Accommodations

Enjoy luxurious private or shared lodging with air-conditioning, private baths, and king-sized beds. The eco-luxe rooms each offer unique views and amenities, accommodating individual budgets, from ocean vistas to immersed in the tropical forest canopy.

Meals

Enjoy jungle fruit juice each morning. Ayahuasca-friendly meals are fresh, organic, delicious, locally-grown and sourced.

Support

A full year of holistic support, from intake to integration, guided by trauma-informed facilitators and anchored in ceremony with Shipibo healers.

Participant Reviews

“The most healing experience I’ve ever had, at the most beautiful retreat center (I was at the Costa Rica location). Everything about Soltara is incredibly thorough, insightful, mindful, and exquisitely done. From the facilitators to the chefs to the cleaning staff to the guards – everyone is kind hearted, detail oriented, and talented.” 

Natalia Cavaliere

“My time at Soltara Healing Center in Playa Blanca was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for in a way that immediately put me at ease. The staff and facilitators (Bonnie, Nicholas and Frida) aren’t just professional, they’re incredibly genuine, compassionate, and present. You can feel that they truly want the best for everyone who comes through the doors.

The setting is absolutely stunning. Being surrounded by nature, hearing the sounds of the jungle, and looking out over the water created such a peaceful atmosphere. The food was delicious and nourishing, and the accommodations were comfortable, which made it easy to focus fully on the healing process.

The ceremonies themselves were powerful and deeply moving, I did struggle to connect in a few and the team certainly helped me through that. The Shipibo healers carried such wisdom and authenticity, and the facilitators made me feel safe and supported every step of the way. I never once felt alone in the process, I knew I was in good hands. The integration circles were just as important as the ceremonies, giving me space to reflect, share, and make sense of everything that came up.

I left Soltara with a sense of healing, and connection that I’ve been searching for years. Beyond the experiences during the retreat, I now have tools and practices to carry forward into my daily life.

If you’re considering going to Soltara, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s a place of real healing, love, and transformation, and I’m so grateful I chose to take this journey there.” 

Alexandra E

“As a person of color, I felt some initial anxiety about how my presence and experiences might be received in a healing space like this. What I found at Soltara, however, was an environment grounded in inclusivity, respect, and genuine care. The community that formed among participants quickly became a source of strength, allowing me to feel safe and supported as I engaged with the work.

The facilitators and Shipibo healers created a compassionate and culturally sensitive container that enabled me to not only explore personal challenges but also to begin addressing the deeper layers of generational trauma carried within my family and community. This thoughtful approach made the healing feel both personal and collective in nature.” 

Sarah J

“Soltara holds a sacred, intentional space where the medicine is treated with deep respect. The facilitators, Shipibo healers, and the entire staff brought a rare combination of professionalism, heart, and spiritual depth. I felt safe, supported, and seen throughout the journey. This is not a retreat—it’s a rite of passage, and I’m leaving with more clarity, gratitude, and connection than I ever imagined possible.” 

Rohit Iyer

“Even if I really tried, it would be hard to find things to complain about at Soltara: the location is amazing, so are the rooms and other facilities. The nature, the delicious, fresh local food and incredibly professional facilitators. It would be hard to think of what else could be done to make Soltara a more safe and healing place.” 

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