Aya Retreat Guacamayo
Copacabana, Colombia
B+
Atmosphere
Features
💬 Guests Say
- Life-Changing Experience: Ayahuasca-retreat.com quotes, Oliver’s wisdom helped me surrender deeply.
- Safe Environment: Reddit (2025) notes staff, felt secure, well-cared-for.
- Stunning Location: Another retreat platform (2025) praises mountain views, very peaceful.
🚩 Incident Report
After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca), Quora, Tripadvisor, Google, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, and ICEERS reports—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime directly linked to Aya Retreat (Guacamayo) were identified.
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Theft: No reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen items at Aya Retreat.
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Sexual Misconduct: No allegations against Aya Retreat’s staff were found in online discussions or ICEERS resources.
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Crime: No police reports or violent incidents tied to Aya Retreat were found in Google News, Colombian media, or retreat forums.
Aya Retreat (Guacamayo) maintains a clean online reputation, with positive feedback on ayahuasca-retreat.com and Reddit emphasizing safety and authenticity. Their medical supervision, small group size (7-12), and facilitators like Oliver and Sergio align with their incident-free record.
🔍 Critical Notes
The analysis draws from Best Retreats, ayahuasca-retreat.com, Reddit, Quora, all retreat platforms, and checks on Tripadvisor, Google, and ICEERS. Aya Retreat (Guacamayo), potentially rebranding to Harmonica Ayahuasca Retreat, is located in Copacabana, one hour from Medellín, Colombia, offering 4- and 7-day ayahuasca retreats with 2-4 ceremonies, led by Sergio Henao (13+ years of experience, trained under Mama Concha of the Kamsá Biyá tribe) and facilitators Oliver, Kevin, and Jenna. They focus on holistic healing with activities like holotropic breathwork, ice baths, yoga, and sharing circles, set in a serene mountain setting with valley views. Facilities include shared or private rooms, organic meals (vegan/gluten-free options), and a post-retreat online community with weekly integration sessions. Reddit activity confirms ongoing operations.
Our Authentic Ayahuasca Retreat in the Mountains of Medellin
Accommodations
To make your journey to healing as effortless as possible, we offer:
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Private and shared bedrooms for before and after your ceremony
- Meditation space overlooking the valley of Medellin
Organic Meals
Nurture your soul and your body with our organic meals. When you visit our retreat, all your meals are included. We’re happy to accommodate vegan and gluten-free diets as well.
Ongoing weekly support
Change takes time, and we’re here for you throughout your healing journey. We provide weekly support calls free of charge to help you navigate your process, connect with a community, and integrate the profound shifts brought by Ayahuasca.
AYA Retreat, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Colombia, offers a transformative space for those seeking personal growth and deep healing through ayahuasca. Dedicated to providing authentic, safe, and culturally respectful experiences, AYA Retreat combines traditional shamanic practices with expert facilitation to guide participants on profound journeys of self-discovery. Led by skilled shamans and facilitators, each retreat incorporates a carefully crafted schedule of ayahuasca ceremonies, integration sessions, and complementary wellness practices, such as yoga and meditation, to enhance the holistic experience.
AYA Retreat places emphasis on participant safety and support throughout the process, creating an environment where individuals can explore their emotions, release past traumas, and gain clarity in a nurturing and serene setting. The center’s knowledgeable team guides participants in understanding and integrating their experiences, ensuring lasting personal insights that can be woven into daily life.
Whether attendees are looking to deepen their spiritual connection, resolve personal challenges, or simply explore the power of ayahuasca, AYA Retreat provides a sacred space for exploration, growth, and connection with nature. Surrounded by Colombia’s natural beauty, this retreat center offers a unique blend of traditional wisdom and compassionate care for those on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Our center is located in Copacabana, one hour from Poblado and Laureles, the expat hotspots of Medellín.
POV: Entering the Finca
We are on the side of the mountain with an incredible view of the valley.
Entering the property, you will find the perfect place to decompress. The property itself is 20 000 sqm (200 000 sq ft) and you will find everything that you are looking for.
We put a lot of heart into the place to create our paradise on earth. The perfect place to drink Ayahuasca in Medellin.
The Ceremony Space
We host the ceremonies in the main room called “the selva” (“the jungle”).
Shared Rooms
We have 3 shared rooms that can fit up to 9 – 12 people.
Private Rooms
Apart from the shared rooms in the main house, there are 5 more private rooms in the separate house on the property.
The Deck
With a great view overlooking the nature and the valley you will experience a sense of peace and tranquility.
The Oasis
A place to relax and journal next to our oasis, on the chairs or the day beds. This area is particularly beautiful at night.
Other Spaces
There are numerous communal spaces for participants to bond together as a group, or quietly sit by themselves if needed.
Transportation from Medellín
Uber / Driver
We organise pick-up from our trusted drivers from Selina Coworking Hostel in Poblado, Medellín. This is included in the retreat cost so we recommend taking this option. Alternatively you can take an Uber/Taxi to the retreat center.
Public Transport
You can go via public transportation to our place. Take the metro to Niquia, switch over to the Bus heading to Girardota and get off the Bus at Cocorollo (you will have to tell the bus driver). Then cross the road, when you will be at the entrance of El Limonar. There you can take a mototaxi up to the Finca which costs 7 mil Pesos.
Airport pick-up
We can organize a pick-up from the airport for you for 150.000 Colombian Pesos. It usually takes 1:20 hr from the Airport to our center. It’s best to have cash with you if you take this option.
