Ayahuasca Retreat
Colombia
"Where the medicine grows. Where the lineage lives."
Fresh Yagé (Ayahuasca) prepared on-site. Crudo, the cold-brew that exists nowhere else. 12-generation Camsá lineage. 7 nights, 8 days in the Colombian Amazon. Jungle luxury meets ancestral healing.
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Why MahaDevi
Yagé has been practiced in Putumayo for generations. This is where it comes from. This is where we are.
Putumayo
The Inga, Camsá, Kofán and Siona peoples have held Yagé ceremonies here for generations. The plants grow here. The lineages began here. The songs were composed here. When you come to MahaDevi, you come to the source.
Two Medicines, One Place
MahaDevi offers both fire-brewed Yagé and the rare Crudo, a suitable choice for beginners and those with a sensitive nervous system. Crudo cannot be transported. It does not exist outside Putumayo.
12 Generations of Living Lineage
Ceremonies led by Taita Miguel Mavisoy of the Camsá tribe, whose lineage spans twelve unbroken generations. His sweet-tasting medicine is well known in Colombia and abroad.
Fresh Medicine.
No Paste. No Compromise.
Taita Miguel grows and harvests the Yagé-Ayahuasca on his own land in Putumayo. Every batch is prepared fresh in the days before your retreat. No importing, no paste, no months-old medicine. You connect with something that was made with intention for you.
Freshness is not a luxury at MahaDevi, it is the standard.
Crudo: Colombia's Cold-Brew
Crudo is a raw preparation of Yagé made without fire. The ayahuasca vine is harvested, scraped and chopped by hand. The medicine is consumed within 2 days of making it, as it ferments quickly and cannot be stored or transported. It does not exist outside Colombia.
For people who are sensitive to plant medicine, or who are trying ayahuasca for the first time, Crudo is often a gentler starting point. The taste is mild, much closer to vegetable juice than the strong bitterness of cooked brew. It is gentler on digestion, easier on the stomach, and many people find the quality of experience cleaner and clearer.
At MahaDevi you have a choice. We offer both traditionally cooked Yagé and Crudo, and we prepare both fresh for every retreat.
If this is your first time, or if you have a sensitive system, we recommend Crudo. The taste is mild, it is easier on the body, and most people find the quality of experience clean and clear. It is a gentler way in, without being any less real.
If you have worked with ayahuasca before and feel called to the cooked brew, that is available too. The decision is made together with Taita Miguel based on your constitution, your intention, and what the ceremony calls for.
| Aspect | Crudo | Cooked Yagé |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | No fire. Scraped and chopped by hand | Slow-brewed over fire, many hours |
| Taste | Mild, closer to water or vegetable juice | Strong, bitter, dense |
| Body effect | Lighter on digestion and stomach | Often physically demanding |
| For beginners | Ideal, gentler entry point | Common but can feel intense |
| Where it exists | Colombia only. Cannot be transported | Available at retreats worldwide |
| Freshness | Must be consumed within days of making | Can be stored; often arrives as dried paste |
Beyond the Ceremonies
Two experiences that are unique to MahaDevi, specific to this part of Putumayo.
Medicine Maker
On select retreat dates, you learn alongside Taita Miguel how to prepare and mix Crudo medicine, from the technique, the plants, the process, to the traditions behind it. You learn directly from Taita. The medicine you prepared, you then get to experience in ceremony.
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Fin del Mundo
A guided hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Putumayo. Cold water, the sounds of the jungle, the open sky. A powerful way to reconnect with your body and the earth between ceremonies.
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Jungle Luxury
MahaDevi is in a cooler, low-mosquito zone near Mocoa, not in a remote jungle camp. The setting is designed for deep healing work. Private and shared cabins, all meals included, and care that makes the whole experience possible.
- Private and shared cabins with modern hot showers and electricity
- Pool and natural jacuzzi surrounded by jungle
- All meals included, nourishing and locally sourced
- Wi-Fi and 24/7 on-site security
- Hospital José María Hernández 30 minutes from the retreat
Your Retreat
What's Included
• 14–30 days preparation before arrival
• 7 nights, 8 days at the retreat in Putumayo
• 30 days post-retreat integration support
The Three Phases
- PDF preparation guides
- Guided meditations
- One-on-one preparation session
- Group preparation call
- Group breathwork session
- Access to facilitators anytime
- Support with booking hotels and flights
- All meals and accommodation
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Mocoa
- Dragon's Blood purge ceremony
- Three ayahuasca ceremonies (cooked & Crudo options)
- Rapé/Hapé ceremony with music and fire
- Sound healing and breathwork sessions
- Sharing circles
- One-on-one sessions
- Hike to Fin del Mundo waterfall
- Psychosomatic breathwork with Sananga
- Mambé and Ambil circles
- Integration talks
- Cacao ceremony and gratitude circles
- Available for additional fee:
- Day ayahuasca ceremony in nature
- Massages
- Group integration call
- One-on-one integration sessions
- Group breathwork
- Final group call
- Integration manual
- Priority access to facilitators
- Community access
- Ongoing access to Mahadevi community calls
Not Included
Please arrange these separately before your retreat.
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Hotel accommodations before or after your retreat dates
Retreat Pricing & Availability
Choose Your Accommodation
Select the option that suits you and apply to reserve your place.
Retreat Dates
Availability
February 14th – 21st (2026)
March 22nd – 29th (2026)
July 24th – 31st (2026)
August 16th – 23rd (2026)
September 6th – 13th (2026)
November 1st – 8th (2026)
December 6th – 13th (2026)
Accommodation & Pricing
A Week Designed to Take You Somewhere New
Every day at MahaDevi has a purpose. Rest when the medicine asks you to rest. Go inward when it is time to go inward. Walk into the highland Amazon when the forest calls you out.
Each day is structured so you never have to think about what comes next. Your only job is to show up.
Taita Miguel Mavisoy and the MahaDevi Team
Our ceremonies are led by Taita Miguel Mavisoy of the Camsá tribe, whose lineage spans twelve unbroken generations. He received Yagé for the first time at six months old, guided by his parents, who are both respected healers in the Camsá lineage. Miguel became a Taita and started serving ayahuasca by age 14.
Each retreat is also joined by other medicine men and women from the Inga, Kofán and Siona traditions, who take part in ceremonies alongside Taita Miguel. The ceremonies are led from the Camsá lineage, held within a space that draws from the broader indigenous traditions of Putumayo.
The MahaDevi team includes Yasha, our founder, who holds the safety framework and logistics for every retreat, and Ania, our lead facilitator and head of integration, who provides the structured support you carry home.
Taita Miguel
Ceremonial Leader · Camsá Tradition12-generation lineage. Known for his warmth, his presence in ceremony, and the notably sweet taste of his brew. The ancestral heart of every MahaDevi retreat.
Yasha
Founder & DirectorHolds the safety framework, logistics, and the container for every retreat. ICEERS trained. Your experience is looked after from first contact through integration.
Ania
Head of Integration · Lead FacilitatorCreates the space in ceremony and holds you through integration. The bridge between the Amazon and daily life, providing the practical support that makes the medicine land.
Safety and Medical Screening
MahaDevi requires comprehensive medical and psychiatric screening before any participant is accepted. Our medical considerations page covers contraindications in full. The framework below applies to every retreat, without exception.
Before the Retreat
14–30 days of structured preparation including group calls, breathwork, and full medical and psychiatric screening.
During Ceremony
Trained facilitators present throughout all ceremonies. Hospital José María Hernández 30 minutes away.
After the Retreat
30 days of post-retreat integration, one-on-one sessions, and lifelong community access.
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Real Ayahuasca Retreat Reviews
Read the honest experiences of those who found clarity and connection at MahaDevi. From the safety of our container to the depth of our integration support, discover why participants trust us with their journey.
An extraordinary and deeply rewarding journey. I'm so grateful my first experience was with MahaDevi. Ania and Yasha truly feel like family and created a space that felt like coming home.
Brante My very first night of ceremony at MahaDevi was absolutely spectacular. Ania and Yasha created an unforgettable experience with breathtaking surroundings, incredible support, and powerful shamans. If you're on the fence, don't think twice, you won't regret it.
Lester My first retreat with MahaDevi in July 2025 was truly transformative. Yasha and Ania went above and beyond to create a safe, supportive space with exceptional medicine, nourishing meals, and personalized care. From seamless travel to powerful ceremonies and ongoing integration, I felt held every step of the way.
Chad An extraordinary and deeply rewarding journey. I'm so grateful my first experience was with MahaDevi. Ania and Yasha truly feel like family and created a space that felt like coming home.
Brante My very first night of ceremony at MahaDevi was absolutely spectacular. Ania and Yasha created an unforgettable experience with breathtaking surroundings, incredible support, and powerful shamans. If you're on the fence, don't think twice, you won't regret it.
Lester My first retreat with MahaDevi in July 2025 was truly transformative. Yasha and Ania went above and beyond to create a safe, supportive space with exceptional medicine, nourishing meals, and personalized care. From seamless travel to powerful ceremonies and ongoing integration, I felt held every step of the way.
Chad 
Why Putumayo, and Why It Matters
Not all ayahuasca retreats in Colombia are equal. Putumayo is the traditional heartland of Yagé. The Inga, Camsá, Kofán and Siona people have held these ceremonies here for generations. The plants are grown here. The lineages began here. The songs were composed here.
When you travel to MahaDevi, you are not visiting a retreat that adapted these traditions from somewhere else. You are arriving at the living landscape with its own intelligence, its own rhythms, and its own medicine.
The Spirit of the Amazon
The scarlet macaw has long been associated with the spiritual life of Amazonian indigenous communities. In Putumayo, it is a living symbol of the ecosystem that makes this work possible: the jungle that grows the medicine, holds the ceremonies, and has shaped these traditions for generations.
When you come to MahaDevi, you are not just attending a retreat. You are arriving into a living landscape with its own intelligence, its own rhythms, and its own medicine.
New to Ayahuasca? Start Here.
A free video course for people new to ayahuasca. If you're curious, researching, or trying to understand whether this is right for you, the Ayahuasca Framework covers what ayahuasca is, the neuroscience, how to assess readiness, and what separates a safe retreat from an unsafe one. No commitment required.
Common Questions About Ayahuasca Retreats
- What is an ayahuasca retreat?
- An ayahuasca retreat is a structured, multi-day program led by indigenous healers and experienced facilitators in which participants work with Ayahuasca (Yagé) in ceremonial settings. A legitimate retreat includes medical screening, preparation guidance, ceremony nights, and post-retreat integration support. MahaDevi retreats run 7 nights and 8 days and include 3 Yagé ceremonies, an optional 4th using Crudo, and 30 days of integration support.
- How much does an ayahuasca retreat in Colombia cost?
- MahaDevi retreats start from $2,200 USD for shared accommodation, including all meals, 3 ceremonies, two-way airport transportation, preparation support, and 30 days post-retreat integration. Full pricing is on the retreats page.
- Is ayahuasca legal in Colombia?
- Yes. Colombia has never prohibited Yagé. There is no legislation restricting its ceremonial use, and the Colombian government has provided institutional recognition of its cultural significance in indigenous practice. MahaDevi operates in a fully legal framework; no exemptions, no gray areas, no legal risk for participants.
- What is Crudo and who is it for?
- Crudo is a cold-brew preparation of Yagé, made without fire, using fresh plants harvested and consumed the same day. The taste is mild, much closer to water than the bitterness of cooked brew. It is gentler on the body and digestion, making it especially good for sensitive people and first-timers. Crudo ferments quickly therefore cannot leave Colombia. MahaDevi offers both Crudo and traditionally cooked Yagé.
- What is a Medicine Maker retreat?
- On select MahaDevi retreat dates, participants learn alongside Taita Miguel how to prepare Crudo ayahuasca. From technique, the plants, the process, to the traditions behind it, you learn directly from Taita. The medicine you prepared, you then get to experience in ceremony. Contact us for available dates.
- How long is the retreat and what is included?
- MahaDevi retreats are 7 nights and 8 days. Included: 3 Yagé ceremonies with Taita Miguel, an optional 4th Crudo ceremony, all meals, accommodation, two-way airport transportation, Fin del Mundo waterfall hike, Breathwork, Hapeh, Sananga and Cacao ceremonies, local market visit, 14-30 days preparation support, and 30 days post-retreat integration.
- Is MahaDevi suitable for first-time participants?
- Yes. MahaDevi is one of the only centers offering Crudo Yagé; a gentler, milder-tasting ayahuasca that is well-suited to first-timers and sensitive people. Groups are capped at 10-12 people. Every participant goes through a comprehensive medical and psychiatric screening before acceptance, with a 1:2 staff-to-participant ratio in ceremonies.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We keep groups small to ensure the highest standard of care. Check upcoming dates or speak with a guide to see if MahaDevi is the right path for you.
Medical Disclaimer: Ayahuasca is a powerful entheogenic medicine that requires thorough medical screening and qualified supervision. The information on this page is educational and does not constitute medical or legal advice. MahaDevi requires full medical screening of all participants prior to acceptance.