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Rediscovering Your Sacred Roots

Do you feel the spark of a deeper spiritual practice already unfolding within you, but find yourself lacking the space to explore it further? Perhaps you have experienced moments of profound understanding with ancestral medicine and wish to integrate these revelations into your daily life, without the pressure of formal training or leadership roles.

This offering is for those who long to reconnect with the essence of yagé philosophy and ceremony in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not here to become a shaman or lead rituals, but to find a space where you can participate, reflect, share, and absorb the messages that ancestral medicines bring to us, while respecting tradition.

Many on this path feel a disconnect between their personal practice and the living traditions that sustain it. You long to immerse yourself in it, to learn about the land and sacred plants, to study how intention shapes the path, and what it means to commune with medicine, so you can bring that understanding back into your daily rituals.

At Camino al Sol, our facilitators offer a safe and respectful space where you can fully experience a traditional ayahuasca ceremony. You will learn about the thinking and traditions passed on to us by sacred plants and elder elders. Together, we will study the whys and wherefores of things, how intention shapes experience, and how we can find ways through medicine to improve our lives—in a practical way, rather than in a classroom.

Here, you will join a circle of fellow Guardians: people who value integrity, respect for lineage, and mutual support. We emphasize clear boundaries, trauma-informed care, and shared reflection, ensuring that everyone feels supported from preparation to integration.

After each ceremony, our gentle integration circles help you translate insights into real-world practices: simple rituals you can maintain at home, philosophical prompts to guide your journaling, and peer-to-peer sharing to reinforce what you’ve remembered.

This is not a training program—it’s an invitation to reconnect with the heart of the tradition in a container designed for contemplation, community, and heartfelt transformation.

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What Our Guests Say

True Ancestral Wisdom

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“Authentic medicine, not neo-shamanism. A place with extremely strong integration support for those who seek genuine traditions.”

Vlad
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A Return to Tradition

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“I’ve been returning for 7 years. The ceremonies are powerful, beautiful, and deeply steeped in the ancestral tradition I respect.”

Ross
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Guidance and Awareness

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“With the guidance of this community, I was able to simply exist without fear and achieve a beautiful and profound depth of awareness.”
David L. Stepan
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Our Healers

Our ceremonies are led by respected Taitas from the Muinane and Siona tribes of Colombia, who bring decades of experience working with sacred plant medicines. They are dedicated to sharing the ancestral wisdom of their traditions in a way that honors their cultural heritage while making these powerful healing modalities accessible to those who seek them with respect and sincerity.

All our Shamans are trained Healers and Elders who strictly follow traditions set forth by their ancestors. They prepare the medicine themselves according to sacred traditions, ensuring its purity and potency. View this video to learn a little bit more about Camino al Sol.

Diego Marmolejo

I am Diego, a traditional healer from Puerto Asís, Putumayo. I specialize in developing remedies for all types of illnesses and providing spiritual counseling. For more than 25 years, I’ve received teachings and ancestral wisdom from the elders of the Lower Putumayo region. I’m a husband and father of two children who are also on the path of yagé medicine.

Andrea Diaz

I am a woman, wife, mother, and community leader, dedicated to ancestral medicine. My work focuses on the holistic care of families and children, guided by sacred and medicinal plants. For over 25 years, I have practiced ancestral therapies such as body massage, herbal baths, specialized treatments for women, and group workshops.

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Samuel Vélez

I’m Samuel Vélez Arismendy, husband, father, and lifelong student on the medicine path. As an apprentice and practitioner, I accompany those who seek to grow, heal, and live with greater purpose. Above all, I’m a human learning how to truly live.

What You Can Expect

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be held in a space of safety, care, and deep intention. Each element of your journey is designed to support your healing, clarity, and transformation — all in harmony with nature and tradition.

  • Airport pickup
  • Ayahuasca ceremonies
  • Bed and bedsheets in shared cabin (optional upgrade to private cabins)
  • Plant baths for cleansing and energetic preparation
  • Homecooked meals
  • Time for reflection, rest, and reconnection with nature

Essential Details for Your Journey

The best diet is to eat light vegetarian food for 3 days before and after the Ayahuasca ceremony, with moderate-low levels of salt, sugar and fat. Raw food on the day of ceremony is most recommended.
Most important are NO PORK AND NO ALCOHOL.
The guidelines are:

Ensure you are well hydrated, but please avoid drinking too much water directly before or during Ayahuasca ceremonies.

NO red/heavy meats

NO strong alcohol, beer, wine

NO fermented or non fresh foods, cheese, miso, tofu or other fermented soy products, dried fruits, tamari or soy sauce, sauerkraut, pickled foods, protein extracts, processed or smoked meat products, yeast/brewers yeast

Moderate consumption of salt and sugar/honey – 3 days before and after.

In our Community, we deeply honor the menstrual cycle as a time of immense power and spiritual connection for women. During this lunar period, women are believed to be profoundly connected to the spirits, undergoing a process of cleansing and renewal. For these significant reasons, and to maintain the energetic integrity of our sacred space, women who are menstruating are not permitted to participate in ceremony. This is also due to the potential for adverse reactions when certain traditional medicines are used during this time.

We kindly ask that you plan your retreat dates mindful of your cycle. If your cycle begins unexpectedly early, you will be moved to a separate building for your safety and the well-being of others in ceremony. We will continue to care for you and offer other supportive therapies where possible. Our traditions view the menstrual cycle not as impure, but as sacred medicine—a powerful expression of the female connection to the universe’s rhythms. To understand more, read this blog post.

Upon confirmation of your booking, Camino al Sol will provide you with all necessary travel details. This includes guidance on:

Packing List: A comprehensive guide on what to bring, including comfortable clothing, personal toiletries, a journal, a headlamp, and appropriate footwear for our natural environment. Our team will be in touch regularly to ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival.”

Flights: Booking your flight to [Nearest International Airport, e.g., El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá or José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Medellín].

Airport Transfer: Information regarding our arranged pick-up service from [Specific meeting point/airport] directly to our serene retreat center in the Andes.

Visa & Entry: Any specific visa requirements for your nationality traveling to Colombia.

We offer several convenient payment options to accommodate your preferences:

Cash: We accept payments in Colombian Pesos (COP), US Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR). ATMs are available nearby in El Retiro or at Medellín International Airport (MDE). Look for the green Servibanca ATMs, which allow withdrawals of up to 2,000,000 COP per transaction.

Bank Transfers: You can also make direct bank deposits to our local USD or Euro accounts.

Online Transfers: We accept payments via Wise (formerly TransferWise) or Revolut.

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin payments and other cryptocurrencies are also welcome.

Feel free to choose the option that suits you best, and contact us if you need additional assistance.

Ayahuasca is safe when approached responsibly and under expert supervision. At Camino al Sol, we prioritize your safety through comprehensive medical screenings conducted by professional health advisors. Participants complete a thorough health assessment, including medication and mental health history. Our ceremonies are guided by experienced indigenous Taitas with decades of experience, and our support staff are trained to manage any challenging experiences safely and compassionately.

Supportive Environment: We maintain a ratio of [X] facilitators per participant to ensure individual attention and support during ceremonies. We are dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and contained space for your profound journey.

Comprehensive Screening: All participants undergo a thorough medical and psychological screening process before acceptance to ensure ayahuasca is appropriate for them.

Experienced Team: Our ceremonies are led by highly experienced and respected shamans and facilitators with years of deep knowledge of the medicine and participant care.

Medical Support: [Mention if you have trained first-aid personnel, nurses, or doctors on-site/on-call, e.g., ‘We have trained first-aid personnel on-site throughout the retreat.’]

Ethical Sourcing: Our ayahuasca is respectfully and sustainably sourced from indigenous communities with deep ancestral traditions, ensuring its purity and potency.

Upon confirmation of your booking, our team will send you a comprehensive welcome package with all necessary travel details. To help you plan, here are the key things to consider:​

Packing List: We recommend packing light and comfortable clothing suitable for layering, as the mountain climate can be cool in the evenings. Essential items include a rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes or boots, a headlamp or flashlight, a reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, and a journal for reflection.​Flights &

Arrival: You should book your flight to José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Medellín. Our standard retreat package includes an airport transfer, and we will coordinate with you to arrange a pick-up time to bring you directly to our retreat center.​

Visa & Entry: Colombia allows tourists from many countries to enter without a visa for up to 90 days. However, we strongly recommend you check the specific visa requirements for your nationality well in advance of your travel dates.​

Digital Detox: To get the most out of your experience, we encourage you to begin a “digital detox” a few days before you arrive by minimizing screen time and social media use. This helps prepare your mind for the deep introspective work ahead.​

Our team will be in touch with you regularly after you book and we’re available to answer any questions you might have to ensure your arrival is smooth and stress-free.

While each day offers a unique rhythm, a typical day at Camino al Sol is designed to maximize your introspection and integration:

Food: All meals are delicious, plant-based, and prepared with fresh, local ingredients, which supports your body’s processes. This rhythm ensures a balance between ceremony, personal introspection, and community support.

Mornings: These typically begin with a light, nutritious breakfast, followed by quiet reflection, guided meditations, or gentle movement (e.g., yoga, stretching, hiking).

Afternoons: These may include integration workshops, circles of word, educational talks on ancestral wisdom, time for personal reflection, or nature walks through the stunning Andean landscape.

Evenings: the circles of word are held before our sacred ayahuasca ceremonies begin on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, followed by a rest period to process the information and sleep the following morning.

The journey doesn’t end with the ceremonies; true transformation happens through integration. Camino al Sol is committed to supporting your insights long after you leave:

Post-Retreat Integration Workshops: Structured sessions designed to help you process your experiences, understand their meaning, and translate your discoveries into practical steps for daily life.

Tools & Practices: We provide actionable tools and techniques for continued self-reflection, mindfulness, and grounding.

Community Connection: Opportunities to connect with fellow participants and foster a supportive network for ongoing growth.

Mention any specific follow-up, e.g., ‘access to online resources,’ ‘a follow-up call with a facilitator.’] Our goal is to empower you to embody your purpose and create lasting, positive change.”

Ayahuasca, also locally known in Colombia as Yagé, is a sacred plant medicine traditionally brewed from the vine Banisteriopsis caapi and leaves from Psychotria viridis. This traditional preparation is deeply respected among Colombian indigenous communities, particularly by the Inga and Siona peoples, who have used it for centuries in spiritual ceremonies for healing, clarity, and personal growth.

Opening Circle: Introduction and intention setting.
• Medicine Intake: Guided by the Taita, each participant receives Yagé.
• Ceremony Experience: Participants rest in a meditative state while the Taita sings traditional chants (icaros), creating a safe ceremonial space.
• Support & Guidance: Facilitators provide emotional support and safety monitoring.
• Closing Ceremony: Participants share insights in a supportive circle, promoting integration.

Choosing Camino al Sol means selecting authenticity, safety, and transformative potential. Our retreats stand out due to:
• Experienced Indigenous Taitas: Deeply rooted in genuine Colombian traditions.
• Safety & Trust: Comprehensive medical screening and rigorous safety protocols.
• Ethical Commitment: Sustainable practices, respect for indigenous communities, and genuine cultural exchange.
• Holistic Approach: Yoga, meditation, and nature immersion to complement your Ayahuasca experience.
• Tranquil Location: Beautiful, serene retreat center in El Retiro, Antioquia.

Ready to Walk This Path?

You’ve felt the call — now take the step. If this path speaks to your heart, we invite you to begin your journey with us. Your purpose is waiting.

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