Flor de la vida terapia integral

Rooted care, held by nature

Ecuador Santa Isabel paid

A retreat here brings integrative care into the landscape of the Yunguilla Valley, about an hour from Cuenca. Flor de la vida terapia integral describes its approach as support for the whole person, bringing body awareness, emotional care, nature and ancestral medicine into a professionally guided process. The retreat takes place at Inti Kamari Wellness Lodge, where five hectares of Andean greenery include meditation pavilions, yoga spaces, a natural lagoon and more than 200 native and medicinal plants. Private rooms, two outdoor pools and a spa with a jacuzzi and steam bath make room for rest between sessions. Meals are fresh, organic and planned to support participants before, during and after the medicine process, with vegan, vegetarian and other dietary options listed. The retreat runs Friday to Monday, with group transport from Cuenca included. Prices start at USD 1,800; ask Flor de la Vida about current dates and booking.

Highlights

More than 200 native and medicinal plants across the lodge grounds
A natural lagoon alongside dedicated meditation pavilions and yoga spaces
Organic meals planned around the ancestral medicine process
Private rooms, two outdoor pools and a spa with jacuzzi and steam bath
Guidance from Carolina and Xavier

Good for

plant-medicine retreatsnature loversguests seeking integrative careorganic-food dinerstravelers comfortable with guided retreat settings

Setting

The retreat unfolds across five hectares of Andean nature in the Yunguilla Valley, with a warm subtropical climate and a calm, restorative feel. A natural lagoon, meditation pavilions, yoga spaces and more than 200 native and medicinal plants make the grounds part of the retreat experience.

A typical day

The retreat runs Friday through Monday, with group departure from Cuenca at 08:00 Friday and return transport leaving the lodge at 09:00 Monday. Daily practice and meal timing vary, so confirm the timetable with Flor de la Vida before booking.

Accommodation

Guests stay in private individual rooms at Inti Kamari Wellness Lodge. The property also has two outdoor pools and a spa with a jacuzzi and steam bath.

What to bring

Pack comfortable clothing for guided sessions, sturdy shoes for time outdoors and a swimsuit for the pools. Average temperatures are around 24.3°C, but bring a light rain layer in the wetter months of June, October and November, plus an extra layer for the cooler months of June through August.

Address Santa Isabel, Ecuador

How to get there

Participants meet at Flor de la Vida, Bajada Todos Santos 2-58 in Cuenca, at 08:00 Friday for the approximately one-hour drive to Inti Kamari Wellness Lodge. Return transport leaves the lodge at 09:00 Monday and drops the group back in Cuenca.

Nearest airport: Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC) (49 km)

Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC) is approximately 49 km from the center. Arrange onward ground transport in advance; the included group transfer departs from Cuenca.

Nearest city: Coca

Languages

English

How to book

Contact Flor de la Vida directly to ask about dates and reserve.

Pricing

Paid retreats start at USD 1,800. Mandatory group transport from Cuenca is included in the price.

Climate

Climate Zone: Subtropical

Best Months: Jan, Jul, Sep

Avoid: Jun, Nov, Oct

The area averages about 24.3°C, with the warmest months from December to February and cooler conditions from June to August. June, October and November tend to be wetter, while January, July and September are among the driest months.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What is the retreat schedule from arrival to departure?

The group leaves Flor de la Vida's Cuenca center at 08:00 on Friday and returns there on Monday, with transport from the lodge departing at 09:00. Ask Flor de la Vida for the day-by-day session timetable.

Can beginners attend?

Ask Flor de la Vida whether the retreat is suitable for your experience and circumstances before reserving.

How do I reserve a place?

Contact Flor de la Vida directly to check dates and arrange a reservation.

What food is served, and can dietary needs be accommodated?

Meals are fresh and organic, and listed options include vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free. Confirm your requirements with the center before booking.

Is transport to the lodge included?

Yes. Group transport is mandatory and included in the price, departing from Flor de la Vida's Cuenca center on Friday and returning there on Monday.