– Traditional Ayahuasca Healing in the heart of the Amazon –
– IQUITOS, PERU –
Caya Shobo offers intensive Ayahuasca healing retreats and personalized plant dieta and medicine treatments in accordance with the true Shipibo healing tradition, at our beautiful Amazonian rainforest sanctuary near Iquitos, Peru.
The Shipibo Tribal Council has officially endorsed Caya Shobo for the authenticity and expertise of our master Onánya healers and for the quality of our in-house brewed Ayahausca and other plant medicine preparations.
Our team of experienced western facilitators carries extensive knowledge of genuine Amazonian shamanic plant medicine, especially Shipibo Master Plant Dieta healing, which infuses every aspect of our service and care.
We welcome you to experience the extraordinary healing power of Ayahuasca and the master Amazonian medicine plants in the ancient way of the esteemed Shipibo tribal healers.



– 12-DAY AYAHUASCA RETREATS –
Personalized Master Plant Dieta Healing
Transformative and sustained healing with Ayahuasca & Plant Dieta in the way of the true Shipibo plant medicine tradition. Highly skilled Shipibo maestros and expert facilitators provide an unequaled level of guidance and support as you undergo a deep transformational healing of body, mind, heart, and soul.
Caya Shobo's 12-day intensive Ayahuasca retreat programs provide each guest with a personalized plant medicine treatment plan.
A variety of Amazonian plant medicine therapies, including Master Plant Dieta, flower baths, herbal infusions, and other treatments are specially chosen to suit your unique physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual healing needs and interest.
8 powerful Ayahuasca ceremonies provide you the opportunity to safely experience Ayahuasca and the remarkably beautiful healing icaro songs of some of Peru's most experienced and respected master Shipibo healers.
Our carefully selected team of facilitators, all with strong expertise in Shipibo Master Plant Dieta provide dedicated care, guidance and translation support in every ceremony and throughout your retreat. With sensitivity to the complex nature of Shipibo shamanic healing, we create a safe container for you to confidently enter a deep personal process.
Retreats are limited to a maximum of 11 participants, with a generous ratio of facilitators and maestros to guest numbers, thus ensuring attentive, responsible care. Private accommodation is in one of 4 jungle tambos or in one of our spacious standard rooms (each with their own bathroom).
Integration support is available both during and after the retreat, so you may continue to harness the healing benefits and bring greater wellness and harmony into your life at home.
Delicious and varied dieta-friendly meals, wi-fi service, laundry and regular room cleaning are all part of our standard service.
Massage therapists, an in-house store with perfumes and mapacho tobacco, plus visiting artisans provide opportunities to supplement your retreat experience for small additional cost.

UPCOMING RETREAT DATES
- MARCH 27 – APRIL 8 : FULLY BOOKED
- APRIL 17 – 29 WOMEN’S RETREAT: RESERVE NOW (FILLING UP FAST)
- MAY 8 – 20: RESERVE NOW
- MAY 29 – JUNE 10: RESERVE NOW
- JUNE 19 – JULY 1: RESERVE NOW
These special Plant Dieta retreats will be attended by our favorite Shipibo maestros Arturo, Pedro, Walter and beloved Shipiba maestra Lucinda Mahua, and supported by experienced facilitators from the Caya Shobo community.
ADDITIONAL RETREAT DATES
Additional 2023 retreat dates will be posted as soon as possible.
If you are unable to attend these dates, please let us know when would suit you best to visit Caya Shobo.
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Read more about Ayahuasca Retreats at Caya Shobo.
RETREAT PRICING
Accommodation in our spacious standard room (with private bathroom) is $2,550 USD per person for a 12-day retreat, or for $2,750 you can stay in a private jungle tambo (shared bathroom).

UPDATE ON PERU POLITICAL UNREST
See our Travel Planning page for the latest updates regarding recent political protest in Peru.
In the Loreto region where Iquitos is located, there is no unrest. Flights between Lima and Iquitos are operating normally and Caya Shobo's scheduled retreats for March and April are proceeding as planned.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS REMOVED FOR ENTRY INTO PERU
*On Oct 27th the Peruvian Government repealed the covid-19 state of emergency.
Travelers no longer need to complete the health declaration to board flights, and are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or certification of a negative Covid test to enter the country or its indoor spaces, and masks are no longer required.
(It is possible that some airlines from different countries of origin will require masks, so please check on the current requirements for your particular airline/s.)
OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED GUESTS TO MAKE FLEXIBLE STAYS
Retreat program dates are now confirmed for the first half of 2023 and we are asking all new guests to choose one of the 12-day retreats listed below. However, for experienced visitors, we will have limited facilitation support available for some days in-between scheduled retreats (for a minimum stay of 6 days).
Please enquire for more information about this flexible option. We will do our best to accommodate your visit and let you know pricing and other details.
– The Shipibo Plant Medicine Tradition –
A living cultural treasure from the ancient Amazonian world
The Shipibo healing tradition is a sacred body of shamanic knowledge that has been developed over thousands of years of generational learning. It encompasses extensive technical expertise for working safely and effectively with Ayahuasca and many other powerful Amazonian medicinal plants. And it embodies an immense respect and honor for the spiritual wisdom within nature. These understandings are employed holistically to restore health and wellness to people and communities.
Today, thanks to the generosity of the Shipibo tribal people and the efforts of dedicated westerners to bridge these vastly different cultures, the wisdom mysteries and curative powers of Amazonian plant medicine are available to all.
Caya Shobo is committed to facilitating this important healing work which is so urgently needed in the world today. We deeply honor both the native Shipibo people and the ancient knowledge they bring, as well as provide our profound respect and compassionate care to each individual in search of healing, spiritual understanding and supportive community.
– Our Shipibo Maestro & Maestra Onañyas –
After many years of working with Maestro shamans of different Amazonian cultures and traditions, we feel very fortunate to have found the special Shipibo Maestro and Maestra Onánya healers who generously share their plant medicine expertise, knowledge and energy with us at Caya Shobo today.
In the Shipibo tradition, the healing ability of each Onánya is a sacred treasure developed over years of discipline and personal sacrifice. We hereby extend our gratitude and admiration to our beloved Shipibo friends, broadly esteemed as some of Peru's best skilled and most knowledgeable shamanic healers.
Read more about the remarkable capabilities of our lead shamanic healers and learn about the other Shipibo Onányas that we frequently work with by visiting Our Maestros & Maestras page.
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Get In Touch
We would love to hear from you about coming to stay at Caya Shobo. Please send us a message, or if you prefer to talk, please let us know the best way to reach you and some suitable times to connect.
Write to us
team@cayashobo.com
Call us
+51 917 327 657
Come visit
Comunidad Varillal
14km Iquitos-Nauta Hwy
Loreto, Peru
COSHIKOX ENDORSEMENT OF CAYA SHOBO
Caya Shobo is one of the few Western-owned Ayahuasca healing centers to have received endorsement from Coshikox (the Shipibo Konibo Xetebo Tribal Council) as to the authenticity of our maestros and medicine offering in accordance with the true Shipibo traditions. (Coshikox is the only defined ICCA leadership body for the Shipibo tribal people).
SUPPORT FOR TETAI NOMABO
Caya Shobo also supports the Shipibo women's sewing association Tetai Nomabo which serves to celebrate and preserve the artisanal heritage of the Shipibo tribal culture while supporting Shipibo families with sustainable income. Our in-house textile arts store showcases a beautiful array of works created by women from this association.


