4 day, 2 ceremony Ayahuasca Retreat at LaWayra
With Taita Jose Fernando Jojoa, Sam, Dr Giovany, Nico, Monica and Sarah
October 22 - 25, 2026
LaWayra is one of the highest-rated Ayahuasca retreat centers in South America, with 700+ five-star Google reviews and hundreds of video testimonials from guests around the world.
Our motto is Connect. Heal. Grow. We are dedicated to making authentic, safe, and accessible Ayahuasca experiences available to everyone on their path of healing and personal growth — whether it is your first ceremony or your 50th.
We combine the wisdom of highly respected Indigenous Taitas from a longstanding lineage with a caring international facilitation team, comprehensive preparation and integration support, and a peaceful natural environment designed for deep transformation.
Our mission is to honor ancestral traditions while creating a welcoming and professionally supported experience where people can reconnect with themselves, nature, and a deeper sense of purpose.
This event includes:
2 Ayahuasca ceremonies.
Transport from Medellin and back (pick-up in el Poblado)
Food – optional vegetarian or vegan menu, water, and other drinks
Accommodation (bed in a shared room or private cabin at extra cost)
Word circles and integration guidance
Live medicine music
Access to all Finca amenities – gym, pool, sauna, creek, lots of places in the nature to meditate
Activities like yoga, meditation and breathwork
Ceremonies are guided by Taita (shaman) Jose Fernando Jojoa. Taita Jose Fernando is very experienced, he has been a Taita for 12 years now, training from a very young age. He comes from the strong Jojoa shaman lineage which is traced back for 9 generations. Fernando comes from the Inga tribe of the Putumayo region of Colombia amazon where he grows and cooks his own Ayahuasca.
About the Leaders
Taita Jose Fernando Jojoa
Taita José Fernando Jojoa is an experienced Indigenous healer and spiritual guide from the Inga Tribe of the Putumayo region in the Colombian Amazon. He comes from the respected Jojoa family lineage, a tradition of medicine men that has been passed down through generations. Fernando’s relationship with ancestral medicine began at a young age through […]
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Sam Believ is the founder of LaWayra, driven by a passion for creating meaningful spaces for healing, connection, and personal transformation. Through his own journey with plant medicine and personal growth, Sam recognized the importance of combining ancestral wisdom with modern standards of care, safety, and community support. As a bridge between cultures, Sam works […]
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Dr Giovany helps us monitor visitors health and make sure everyone is in a good physical state to work with the medicine.
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Nico is a Senior Facilitator at LaWayra, bringing years of experience in supporting guests through their plant medicine journeys with presence, compassion, and grounded guidance. As part of the facilitation team, he plays an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming space before, during, and after ceremony. With deep respect for ancestral practices, […]
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Monica Kronstein is LaWayra's Head of Facilitation, dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and professionally held space for every guest. With extensive experience supporting hundreds of participants through plant medicine ceremonies, she leads the facilitation team with a calm, grounded, and heart-centered approach. Monica is passionate about ensuring that each guest feels seen, supported, and […]
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Sarah Hilpert is part of the leadership team at LaWayra, bringing a background in international management, business development, and coaching to the retreat experience. After years working in the corporate world, Sarah followed her own journey of personal growth and transformation, which led her to Colombia and to the work of creating meaningful spaces for […]
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