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The Ayahuasca Dieta

The dieta is a traditional practice found in several Indigenous Amazonian traditions and is often understood as a way of cultivating discipline, awareness, and a respectful relationship with plant medicines. While dieta practices vary between traditions, simplicity and mindful preparation are common themes.

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For your retreat, we ask you to follow our dietary guidelines as closely as possible in the weeks leading up to your arrival. Simplifying your diet can be a meaningful way to prepare for ceremony, reduce unnecessary stimulation, and create a greater sense of intention around your retreat.

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The dieta is not about perfection. It is an opportunity to slow down, simplify, and approach your retreat with care and commitment.

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2-4 Weeks Before Your First Ceremony

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Please abstain from:

  • Alcohol of any type

  • Recreational drugs of any type

  • All Meat (Red meat, chicken, fish)

  • All Dairy (Milk, cream, cheese) 

  • Processed and spicy foods

  • Oily, greasy, and fried foods

  • Sugar and sweets (fruit is an exception!)

  • Added Salt

  • Sexual activity

  • Caffeine​

  • Aged and fermented foods

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Fresh fruit is welcome and does not need to be avoided.
These guidelines are for the weeks before your retreat. During your stay, our kitchen prepares meals that support the dieta, and your facilitators will guide you on what to eat around ceremony days.

If you have specific dietary requirements, medications, or health considerations, please contact us before your retreat so we can discuss your individual needs.

Nourishing Whole-Food Cuisine

Throughout your retreat, you will enjoy fresh, wholesome meals made with locally sourced ingredients. Meals are plant-based or vegetarian, and guests in the Immersion and Transformative packages can also choose a pescetarian option. Everything is designed to be nourishing, satisfying, and easy to digest while supporting the rhythm of your retreat and ceremonial schedule.

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Meal Schedule
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Non-ceremony days
Three meals are served daily:

8:30 AM — Breakfast
12:30 PM — Lunch
5:00 PM — Dinner

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Ceremony days
Two nourishing meals are served, with the timing arranged to allow sufficient time before the evening ceremony.

Fresh seasonal fruit is available throughout your stay, providing a simple and natural option between meals.

Depending on the season, our kitchen may use ingredients such as:

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Pineapple, Banana, Papaya, Mango, Watermelon, Coconut, Star fruit, Avocado, Camu camu, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Broccoli, ​Cauliflower, Leafy greens, Rice, Lentils, Beans, Chia seeds, and much more...

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​​We value the abundance of the Amazon and, whenever possible, incorporate fresh local ingredients into our meals. Our kitchen is an important part of the retreat experience. Every meal is prepared with care, attention, and the intention to make you feel nourished and at home.

Fresh Fruits & Local Ingredients
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After Your Retreat

Your relationship with the dieta does not necessarily end with your final ceremony. For several days after your retreat, we recommend continuing to eat simply and mindfully whenever possible. This can make the transition back into your usual routine feel more gradual and give you space to continue reflecting on your experience.

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We suggest temporarily avoiding:

  • Alcohol

  • Recreational drugs

  • Excess sugar

  • Excess salt

  • Spicy foods

  • Heavy or highly processed meats

  • Highly processed foods

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Choose simple, nourishing meals, stay hydrated, and give yourself time to gradually return to your normal routine.

The dieta is ultimately an invitation to approach food, your body, and your retreat with greater awareness and intention.

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