Caya Shobo

Caya Shobo means House of Great Spirit. It began with a group of friends who each started their own journey with Ayahuasca years ago, some as early as 1997. Those first experiences led them into long study of different Amazonian shamanic traditions.

In 2009 they encountered the Shipibo tradition, and in particular the practice of Master Plant Dieta. By their own account they were astounded by the healing it made possible. They also saw a gap: no well-run Ayahuasca center was focused on deep healing through Shipibo Dieta, and most, they felt, operated in the space of Ayahuasca tourism. They set out to build a sanctuary that honored the ancestral Shipibo tradition while keeping Western standards of care.

That intention shapes the place today. Retreats are capped at 12 guests, with a high ratio of healers and facilitators to guests. Master Shipibo shamans lead the work, alongside Western facilitators and affiliate therapists. The center describes its facilitators' combined Shipibo healing experience as over 175 years, including long apprenticeship-style Dietas with Teacher Plants lasting months and years.

The 12-day retreat includes eight Ayahuasca ceremonies and a personalized Master Plant Dieta. The 5-day retreat includes four ceremonies and an introduction to the Dieta. Both include energy-cleansing flower baths, plant extracts, private talks with healers and facilitators, and conferences on Shipibo shamanic knowledge. Guests complete a health form before a reservation is confirmed. Preparation guidelines before arrival and integration support afterward are part of the program, since the center treats the Dieta as a long-term path rather than a single visit.